July 9, 2012

140 years ago
1872

Technology
The doughnut cutter was patented by John F. Blondel of Thomaston, Maine.

120 years ago
1892

Protest
Pennsylvania Governor Pattison ordered state troops into Homestead to preserve order. Conflict between striking workers at the Carnegie Steel Works and Pinkerton’s security agents in recent days had resulted in a number of deaths and many injuries.

Disasters
St. John’s, Newfoundland was almost destroyed by fire.

60 years ago
1952

On the radio
I Was a Communist for the FBI, starring Dana Andrews
Tonight’s episode: The Dangerous Dollars

40 years ago
1972

Died on this date
Zora Folley, 40 (or 41). U.S. boxer. Mr. Folley was a leading contender for the world heavyweight title in the 1950s and '60s, compiling a record of 79-11-6 from 1953-1970. He fought Muhammad Ali for the world championship on March 22, 1967, and was knocked out in 7 rounds in what turned out to be Mr. Ali's last fight before being stripped of the title for refusing induction into the U.S. Army. Mr. Folley was elected to the city council of Chandler, Arizona, and died under mysterious circumstances in an incident at a motel swimming pool in Tucson.

Golf
Gay Brewer won the Canadian Open at the Cherry Hill club in Fort Erie, Ontario.

30 years ago
1982

Died on this date
Joseph “Wingy” Manone, 82. U.S. jazz trumpeter. Mr. Manone lost his right arm at a young age in a streetcar accident, but was able to use a prosthesis without difficulty, and performed in bands and as a solo artist for decades. His best-known recording was probably Tar Paper Stomp.

War
The government of Syria rejected a plan to transfer Palestinian Liberation Organization guerrillas from Beirut to Syria. The rejection was in response to reports that U.S. and Lebanese negotiators were discussing a plan to transfer to Syria the 5,000-7,000 guerrillas being besieged in Beirut by Israeli troops.

Crime
Michael Fagan broke into Buckingham Palace, entered the bedroom of Queen Elizabeth II, sat on her bed, and chatted with her about her family for 10 minutes before she could call a footman to take him away. Mr. Fagan’s lawyer later claimed that his client, who had broken into the palace once previously, had been escorted out of the bedroom by a chambermaid.

Disasters
A Pan American World Airways jetliner en route from New Orleans to Las Vegas crashed in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner, Louisiana, killing 145 people aboard and 8 more on the ground. The Boeing 727 may have been brought down by forces associated with rainstorms. An 18-month-old girl was the only survivor.

Football
CFL
Saskatchewan (0-1) 21 @ Winnipeg (1-0) 31

Trevor Kennerd kicked 5 field goals and 2 converts as the Blue Bombers held off a late rally to defeat the Roughriders before 28,342 fans at Winnipeg Stadium. William Miller rushed 2 yards for a Winnipeg touchdown with 1:01 remaining in the 2nd quarter, and quarterback Dieter Brock completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Eugene Goodlow midway through the 4th quarter. The Roughriders trailed 24-6 in the 4th quarter before Jimmy Edwards rushed for two 1-yard touchdowns, the second coming with 53 seconds remaining in the game. Backup quarterback Joe Adams, who completed 6 of 8 passes for 90 yards in his first CFL game, connected with Joey Walters for a 2-point convert to finish the scoring. Winnipeg centre Willie Thomas suffered a season-ending knee injury.

25 years ago
1987

On television tonight
The Twilight Zone, on CBS
Tonight’s episode: Time and Teresa Golowitz, starring Paul Sand and Gene Barry; Voices in the Earth, starring Martin Balsam and Jenny Agutter.

20 years ago
1992

Died on this date
Eric Sevareid, 79. U.S. broadcaster and journalist. Mr. Sevareid worked with the Columbia Broadcasting System from 1939-1977 as a war correspondent, news broadcaster, and commentator. He was the first to report the fall of Paris to the Germans in World War II.

Politics and government
Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, presumptive Democratic Party candidate for President of the United States, announced that U.S. Senator Al Gore of Tennessee would be the party’s candidate for the position of Vice President.

Football
CFL
Toronto (0-1) 42 @ Ottawa (1-0) 53 (OT)
Winnipeg (1-0) 36 @ Hamilton (0-1) 33 (OT)
Edmonton (1-0) 37 @ British Columbia (0-1) 26

Tom Burgess completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to James Ellingson, converted by Terry Baker, with 6 seconds left in regulation time to tie the game 36-36, and the Rough Riders exploded for 17 points in 10 minutes of overtime to defeat the defending Grey Cup champion Argonauts before 23,222 fans at Lansdowne Park. Mr. Burgess completed 23 of 42 passes for 383 passes and 4 touchdowns, the first 3 to Stephen Jones, who finished with 10 receptions for 254 yards. Reggie Barnes rushed 25 times for 161 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown 2:28 into the first overtime period. David Conrad rushed 15 yards for the final Ottawa touchdown with 2:29 remaining in the second overtime period. Toronto quarterback Rickey Foggie completed just 11 of 34 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown—53 yards to Mike “Pinball” Clemons—and 5 interceptions. Linebacker Eric Lindstrom, playing his first CFL game, returned an interception 86 yards for an Argonaut touchdown, and Paul Masotti scored another Toronto touchdown when he recovered a blocked punt in the Ottawa end zone in the 4th quarter. Raghib “Rocket” Ismail of the Argonauts rushed 6 times for 73 yards and a touchdown, and caught 1 pass for 51 yards.

Troy Westwood kicked 4 field goals, including a 9-yard kick with 2 seconds left in regulation time to tie the game 33-33, and a 39-yard kick with 27 seconds left in the second overtime period to win the game. Winnipeg quarterback Matt Dunigan completed just 23 of 52 passes, but amassed 398 yards and 2 touchdowns to Eric Streater. Mr. Dunigan also rushed 6 times for 63 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown, converted by Mr. Westwood, with 18 seconds remaining in regulation time. Mr. Westwood followed with a short kickoff, and the Blue Bombers recovered and quickly moved downfield for the tying field goal. Hamilton quarterback Damon Allen completed 22 of 41 passes for 422 yards, including touchdowns of 75 yards to Tony Champion and 80 yards to Earl Winfield. Mr. Winfield also scored a touchdown on a 74-yard punt return. 20,641 fans at Ivor Wynne Stadium saw the Tiger-Cats lead 33-16 until Mr. Streater scored his second touchdown of the game with exactly 5 minutes remaining in regulation time. Winnipeg’s Larry Thompson led all receivers with 154 yards on 4 receptions. Orville Lee of the Tiger-Cats led all rushers with 17 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown.

Tracy Ham completed 17 of 30 passes for 328 yards and touchdowns of 76 yards to Henry “Gizmo” Williams and 11 yards to Jim Sandusky to lead the Eskimos past the Lions before 23,917 fans at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver. Mr. Ham and Blake Marshall each scored Edmonton touchdowns on 1-yard rushes. Sean Fleming, playing the first regular season game of a 16-year CFL career, added 3 converts and 3 field goals for the Eskimos. Jon Volpe rushed for touchdowns of 12 and 10 yards to lead the Lions, and backup quarterback Tony Kimbrough completed an 18-yard pass to Darren Flutie for a touchdown on the last play of the game. Mr. Sandusky led all receivers with 113 yards on 7 receptions. Mike Pringle, playing the first game of a Hall of Fame career, rushed 9 times for 43 yards and caught 2 passes for 28 for the Eskimos. It was also the first game of a 14-year CFL career for Edmonton offensive tackle Chris Morris. Danny Barrett, acquired in an off-season trade with the Calgary Stampeders, started at quarterback for the Lions, but completed just 3 of 15 passes for 39 yards and an interception. For the Eskimos, it was their 15th consecutive season-opening win.



10 years ago
2002

Baseball
The major league All-Star game before 41,871 fans at Miller Park in Milwaukee ended in a 7-7 tie when the American League and National League both ran out of players after 11 innings. Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 3rd inning as the NL took a 4-0 lead. Alsonso Soriano of the New York Yankees hit the AL's only homer. Derek Lowe of the Boston Red Sox was the AL's starting pitcher, while Curt Schilling of the Arizona Diamondbacks started for the NL. Major league baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, in his home town to watch the game, met with managers Joe Torre (New York Yankees, AL) and Bob Brenly (Arizona Diamondbacks, NL) in the middle of the 11th inning, and the decision was made that the game would end in a tie if the NL didn't score in the bottom of the 11th inning. As has usually been the case in Mr. Selig's disastrous tenure, he made the wrong decision. The Arch Ward Trophy for the game's most valuable player was not awarded.

Football
CFL
Toronto (1-2) 30 @ British Columbia (0-3) 22

The Argonauts were leading the Lions 23-22 at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver as B.C.’s Matt Kellett attempted a field goal to win the game for the Lions on the last play of regulation time. Toronto’s Noel Prefontaine punted the ball out of the end zone to save a game-tying single point, and Mr. Kellett mishandled the return. Toronto linebacker Mike O’Shea picked up the loose ball and returned it 48 yards for a touchdown to put the game away. Argonauts’ quarterback Michael Bishop completed an 8-yard pass to Mookie Mitchell for one touchdown, and rushed 1 yard for another. Wide receiver Geroy Simon passed 71 yards to Larry Thompson for the Lions’ first touchdown. Carl Kidd returned an interception for 20 yards and another B.C. touchdown, and quarterback Damon Allen completed a 6-yard pass to Sean Millington for the other B.C. touchdown. Willie Hurst of the Lions rushed 17 times for 164 yards.