October 5, 2016

1,200 years ago
816

Europeana
Louis the Pious, King of the Franks, was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Stephen IV at Reims.

110 years ago
1906

Born on this date
Sam Byrd. U.S. baseball player and golfer. Mr. Byrd was an outfielder with the New York Yankees (1929-1934) and Cincinnati Reds (1935-1936), batting .274 with 38 home runs and 220 runs batted in in 745 games. He was nicknamed "Babe Ruth's Legs" for his frequent appearances as a pinch runner for Mr. Ruth. Mr. Byrd played the final inning of the 1932 World Series as a defensive replacement for Mr. Ruth. Mr. Byrd played professional golf, mainly as a club pro, from 1933-1978, winning 23 tournaments. He finished third in the 1941 Masters and fourth in the 1942 Masters, and second in the 1945 PGA Championship, becoming the first man to play in those events as well as in a World Series. Mr. Byrd died on May 11, 1981 at the age of 74.

90 years ago
1926

Baseball
World Series
New York Yankees 0 @ St. Louis Cardinals 4 (St. Louis led best-of-seven series 2-1)

Jesse Haines pitched a 5-hitter to win the pitchers' duel over Dutch Ruether before 37,708 fans at Sportsman's Park in the first World Series game ever played in St. Louis. The game was played in 1 hour 41 minutes.

80 years ago
1936

Protest
The Jarrow March, an organized protest of 200 men against the unemployment and poverty suffered in the English Tyneside town of Jarrow, set off for London. The men arrived on October 31.

Baseball
The Brooklyn Dodgers fired manager Casey Stengel after finishing 7th in the 8-team National League in 1936 with a record of 67-87, 25 games behind the pennant-winning New York Giants.

World Series
New York Giants 5 @ New York Yankees 4 (10 innings) (Yankees led best-of-seven series 3-2)

Jo-Jo Moore led off the top of the 10th inning with a double, advanced to third base on a sacrifice bunt by Dick Bartell, and scored on a fly to center field by Bill Terry to break a 4-4 tie and give the Giants the win before 50,024 fans at Yankee Stadium. In the bottom of the 10th, Bill Dickey led off with a single, and Bob Seeds pinch ran for him at first base. After the next 2 batters made outs, Mr. Seeds was caught stealing at second base to end the game. Hal Schumacher pitched a complete game and was the winning pitcher over Pat Malone, who pitched the last 4 innings for the Yankees in relief of Red Ruffing.



75 years ago
1941

On the radio
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Illustrious Client

This was the first episode of the season.

Died on this date
Louis Brandeis, 84. U.S. jurist. Mr. Brandeis was a lawyer who advocated progressive public causes and became the first Jewish member of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving as an Associate Justice from 1916-1939. He was known for his opinions in defense of freedom of speech and the right to privacy.

War
Radio reports from Moscow claimed that Soviet bombers had flown missions over Yugoslavia to aid Serbian guerrillas fighting German forces.

Diplomacy
Japan broke off relations with the Polish government-in-exile in London.

Politics and government
Swedish reports stated that a radical socialist government had been created in Montenegro to organize anti-Nazi resistance.

Abominations
Women voted in Panama for the first time in the election of provincial council members under the new constitution.

Americana
Over 17,000 people attended a "Fun to be Free" rally, sponsored by Fight for Freedom in New York. Bill "Bojanges" Robinson tap-danced on a mock coffin of German Fuehrer Adolf Hitler to the tune of When That Man is Dead and Gone.

Business
Motion picture producer David O. Selznick bought a 25% interest in United Artists.

Football
NFL
New York (3-0) 37 @ Pittsburgh (0-3) 10
Chicago Bears (2-0) 48 @ Cleveland (2-2) 21
Chicago Cardinals (0-2-1) 13 @ Green Bay (3-1) 14
Brooklyn (2-1) 0 @ Washington (1-1) 3

Baseball
World Series
New York Yankees 7 @ Brooklyn Dodgers 4 (New York led best-of-seven series 3-1)

The Dodgers led 4-3 with 2 out in the top of the 9th inning before 33,813 fans at Ebbets Field, and Hugh Casey, working in his fifth inning of relief for the Dodgers, had 2 strikes on Tommy Henrich of the Yankees. Mr. Henrich swung and missed at the third strike, but Mr. Owen dropped the ball, and Mr. Henrich reached first base safely. The Yankees then rallied for 4 unearned runs to win the game. Johnny Murphy was the winning pitcher in relief for the Yankees. Atley Donald started on the mound for the Yankees and Kirby Higbe for the Dodgers.



70 years ago
1946

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): To Each his Own--Eddy Howard and his Orchestra with Eddy Howard and Trio (Best Seller--4th week at #1; Juke Box--4th week at #1); Five Minutes More--Frank Sinatra (Airplay--2nd week at #1); To Each his Own (Honor Roll of Hits--8th week at #1)

War
The Italian Economic Commission of the Paris Peace Conference voted to fix Italian war reparations at $225 million in addition to the $100 million previously awarded to the U.S.S.R.

Protest
The Iranian General Staff ordered government forces to subdue rebellious Ghashghai tribesmen in the province of Fars.

Economics and finance
U.S. Price Administrator Paul Porter urged continuation of price controls for the sake of stabilization, while War Mobilization and Reconversion adviser Eric Johnston called for an end to "the fiction of controls," claiming that they lacked public support and constituted "an open invitation" to the growth of black markets.

Football
CRU
IRFU
Montreal (2-2-1) 14 @ Ottawa (3-2) 24
Hamilton (0-5-1) 0 @ Toronto (4-0-2) 22

WIFU
Calgary (4-2) 9 @ Saskatchewan (1-5) 10

ORFU
Toronto Indians (4-0-1) 14 @ Hamilton (3-1-1) 14
Ottawa (0-4) 7 @ Windsor (2-3) 12
Toronto Balmy Beach (2-3) 27 @ Sarnia (2-3) 7

Annis Stukus completed a touchdown pass to Doug Pyzer on the last play of the game to give the Indians their tie with the Wildcats before 11,000 fans at Civic Stadium, but Mr. Stukus missed the convert that would have won the game for the Indians.

4,000 fans at Norm Perry Park saw the Imperials lose to Balmy Beach.

Canadian university
Queen's (0-1) 12 @ McGill (1-0) 18
Toronto (0-1) 7 @ Western Ontario (1-0) 20

Canadian university-junior
Exhibition
University of Alberta (2-0) 14 Edmonton Maple Leafs 0

18,000 fans, including Canadian Governor General Viscount Alexander and Lady Alexander, were at Molson Stadium in Montreal to see the Redmen defeat the Golden Gaels.

10,000 fans were at J.W. Little Memorial Stadium in London to see the Mustangs defeat the Varsity Blues.

Eric MacDonald rushed 10 yards and lateralled to Bill Ingram, who ran the remaining 10 yards for a touchdown in the 1st quarter to provide the necessary scoring for the Golden Bears as they shut out the Maple Leafs at Clarke Stadium. Mr. Ingram also punted for a single, and Mickey Hajash added a touchdown and convert, while Ken Moore tackled a Maple Leaf player for a rouge.

AAFC
Los Angeles (3-0-1) 21 @ Chicago (2-2-1) 9

60 years ago
1956

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K. (New Musical Express): Lay Down Your Arms--Anne Shelton (3rd week at #1)

Diplomacy
The third London conference on the Suez crisis ended after naming the U.S.A., U.K., France, Italy, Iran, and Norway to the Suez Canal Users' Association Council. The United Nations Security Council opened debate on a complaint by France and Britain against Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal.

Yugoslavian President Marshal Josip Tito returned to Belgrade after nine days of talks in Russia with U.S.S.R. leaders and Hungarian Premier Gero.

Education
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled the state's school segregation laws unconstitutional, upholding integration at Clinton High School in Clinton.

Labour
The United Mine Workers of America and the Bituminous Coal Operators Association signed a one-year contract in Cincinnati giving 150,000 soft-coal miners a package raise totalling 30c per hour, the biggest won in any major industry so far in 1956 and the greatest salary boost in UMW history.

Football
CRU
ORFU
Toronto (5-3) 9 @ Kitchener-Waterloo (6-1) 17

Billy Graham scored his 12th and 13th touchdowns of the season and added a convert, field goal, and single to lead the Golden Bears over Balmy Beach at Kitchener Stadium. Mr. Rossi scored the Toronto touchdown.

Baseball
World Series
New York Yankees 8 @ Brooklyn Dodgers 13 (Brooklyn led best-of-seven series 2-0)

Yogi Berra hit a grand slam to climax a 5-run 2nd inning and give the Yankees a 6-0 lead before 36,217 fans at Ebbets Field, but the Dodgers rallied for 6 runs in the bottom of the 2nd to tie the game, and went on to win. Don Bessent pitched the final 7 innings of relief to get the win, and singled in a run.



50 years ago
1966

Hit parade
Australia's Top 10 (Go-Set):
1 Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby--The Beatles
2 Sunshine Superman--Donovan
3 Black is Black--Los Bravos
4 With a Girl Like You--The Troggs
5 Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme)--Ray Conniff and the Singers
6 Born a Woman--Sandy Posey
--Judy Stone
7 Easyfever (EP)--The Easybeats
8 Born Free--Matt Monro
9 Summer in the City--The Lovin' Spoonful
10 Bus Stop--The Hollies

This was the first edition of the chart; for the rest of the top 40 singles, click the link above.

At the movies
Seconds, directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Rock Hudson, opened in theatres.



Disasters
There was a partial core meltdown at the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station near Monroe, Michigan. No radioactive material was released.

Baseball
World Series
Baltimore Orioles 5 @ Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (Baltimore led best-of-seven series 1-0)

Frank Robinson hit a 2-run home run and Brooks Robinson followed with a solo homer in the top of the 1st inning to give the Orioles a 3-0 lead, providing all the scoring necessary as they defeated the Dodgers before 55,941 fans at Dodger Stadium in the first World Series game played by the Orioles since 1944, when they were the St. Louis Browns. Another run in the top of the 2nd made it 4-0, but Jim Lefebvre hit a solo homer for Los Angeles in the bottom of the 2nd to make it 4-1. When Baltimore starting pitcher Dave McNally walked the bases loaded with 1 out in the bottom of the 3rd, he was relieved by Moe Drabowsky, who struck out Wes Parker, walked Jim Gilliam to force in a run, and retired John Roseboro on a foul popup. Mr. Drabowsky then shut out the Dodgers the rest of the way, striking out 10 more batters, including the side in the 4th and 5th innings to tie the World Series record for consecutive strikeouts set by Hod Eller of the Cincinnati Reds in 1919. Don Drysdale allowed 4 hits, 2 bases on balls, and 4 runs--all earned--in 2 innings to take the loss.



40 years ago
1976

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): Dancing Queen--ABBA (7th week at #1)

On television tonight
Family, on ABC
Tonight's episode: Coming Apart

Died on this date
Lars Onsager, 72. Norwegian-born U.S. chemist and physicist. Dr. Onsager was awarded the 1968 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the discovery of the reciprocal relations bearing his name, which are fundamental for the thermodynamics of irreversible processes."

Barbara Nichols, 47. U.S. actress. Miss Nichols, born Barbara Nickerauer, appeared in supporting roles--often as a stereotypical blonde--in numerous films and television programs in the 1950s and '60s. She died from liver damage left over from a car accident years earlier.

Law
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the death penalty was not a cruel and unusual penalty within the meaning of the Canadian Bill of Rights.

Baseball
In the American League expansion draft, the Toronto Blue Jays picked infielder Bob Bailor from the Baltimore Orioles as their first choice among 30 unprotected players on other American League rosters; the Seattle Mariners picked outfielder Ruppert Jones from the Kansas City Royals.

30 years ago
1986

Died on this date
Hal B. Wallis, 88. U.S. film producer. Mr. Wallis, born Aaron Blum Wolowicz, worked at Warner Brothers in the 1930s and '40s, and later worked for Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures. He was nominated for 20 Academy Awards, winning the 1943 Oscar for Best Picture for Casablanca.

Defense
The London newspaper The Sunday Times ran Mordechai Vanunu's story on its front page under the headline: "Revealed — the secrets of Israel's nuclear arsenal". Mr. Vanunu was an Israeli peace activist and former nuclear technician.

Football
CFL
British Columbia (9-5) 15 @ Montreal (3-10) 28
Toronto (7-6) 20 @ Winnipeg (9-5) 48

The Montreal defense, led by end Brett Williams, recorded 10 sacks as the Alouettes upset the Lions before only about 5,200 fans at Olympic Stadium. Zenon Andrusyshyn, who had been a kicker and punter for the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Edmonton Eskimos from 1971-1977 and 1979-1982, played his first game in a Montreal uniform.

John Hufnagel completed 24 of 41 passes for 339 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Blue Bombers over the Argonauts before 28,356 fans at Winnipeg Stadium. Lester Brown played his first game at running back for Winnipeg, replacing the departed James Sykes.



25 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Australian Music Report): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams (11th week at #1)

#1 single in Italy (FIMI): Rapput (Senza Fiato)--Claudio Bisio; Rocco Tanica (8th week at #1)

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Asi Me Gusta--Chimo Bayo (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Denmark (Nielsen Music Control & IFPI): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams (11th week at #1)

#1 single in Flanders (Ultratop 50): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams (9th week at #1)

#1 single in France (SNEP): La Zoubida--Lagaf' (11th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (CIN): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams (13th week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 I Adore Mi Amor--Color Me Badd (2nd week at #1)
2 Emotions--Mariah Carey
3 Motownphilly--Boyz II Men
4 Good Vibrations--Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (featuring Loleatta Holloway)
5 Do Anything--Natural Selection featuring Niki Haris
6 Time, Love and Tenderness--Michael Bolton
7 Love of a Lifetime--Firehouse
8 Shiny Happy People--R.E.M.
9 Romantic--Karyn White
10 Hole Hearted--Extreme

Singles entering the chart were Get a Leg Up by John Mellencamp (#58); Top of the World by Van Halen (#80); Whispers by Corina (#84); All I Need is You by Blue Train (#85); Try a Little Tenderness by the Commitments (#88); and Cool as Ice (Everybody Get Loose) by Vanilla Ice featuring Naomi Campbell (#90).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 The Motown Song--Rod Stewart (with the Temptations)
2 The Promise of a New Day--Paula Abdul
3 (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams
4 The Real Love--Bob Seger
5 Hole Hearted--Extreme
6 Shiny Happy People--R.E.M.
7 Time, Love and Tenderness--Michael Bolton
8 I am Here--The Grapes of Wrath
9 Calling Elvis--Dire Straits
10 Can't Stop this Thing We Started--Bryan Adams

Singles entering the chart were Heaven in the Back Seat by Eddie Money (#62); 100 Watt Bulb by Infidels (#69); Ballad of Youth by Richie Sambora (#86); Cream by Prince and the New Power Generation (#87); Spending My Time by Roxette (#88); Medicine Man by Aldo Nova (#89); Do Anything by Natural Selection featuring Niki Haris (#92); Top of the Pops by the Smithereens (#93); That's What Love is For by Amy Grant (#95); and One Shot by Tin Machine (#96).

Disasters
An Indonesian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashed after takeoff from Jakarta, killing 135 people.

Hockey
NHL
Vancouver 5 @ San Jose 2

The Canucks beat the Sharks at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California in the Sharks' first home game ever.



Football
CFL
Winnipeg (7-7) 21 @ Toronto (10-4) 22

Lance Chomyc kicked a field goal with 40 seconds remaining in regulation time to give the Argonauts their win over the Blue Bombers before 32,194 fans at SkyDome. The winning kick was set up by a penalty against Winnipeg for objectionable conduct.

CIAU
British Columbia (3-2) 14 @ Alberta (2-3) 21

John Falconer returned a fumble 48 yards for a touchdown and Robert Taylor completed a 2-yard TD pass to Ryley Speers as the Golden Bears came back from an 11-3 halftime deficit to defeat the Thunderbirds before 1,529 fans at Clarke Stadium in Edmonton.

20 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (ARIA): Macarena--Los Del Rio (6th week at #1)

#1 single in Italy (Hit Parade Italia): Professional Widow--Tori Amos

#1 single in Flanders (VRT): Wannabe--Spice Girls (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Wallonia (Ultratop 40): Wannabe--Spice Girls

#1 single in France (SNEP): Wannabe--Spice Girls (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in the Netherlands (De Nederlandse Top 40): Banger hart--Rob de Nijs (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (BMRB): Breakfast at Tiffany's--Deep Blue Something

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)--Los Del Rio (10th week at #1)
2 I Love You Always Forever--Donna Lewis
3 It's All Coming Back to Me Now--Celine Dion
4 Twisted--Keith Sweat
5 C'mon n' Ride It (The Train)--Quad City DJ's
6 Change the World--Eric Clapton
7 Where Do You Go--No Mercy
8 Loungin--LL Cool J
9 How Do U Want It/California Love--2Pac (featuring KC & JoJo)/(featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman)
10 You're Makin' Me High/Let it Flow--Toni Braxton

Singles entering the chart were Nobody by Keith Sweat featuring Athena Cage (#37); Music Makes Me High by Lost Boyz (#62); Falling by Montell Jordan (#76); Me and Those Dreamin' Eyes of Mine by D'Angelo (#78); One and One by Robert Miles featuring Maria Nayler (#90); Missing You by Tina Turner (#95); and Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter (#96).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 I Love You Always Forever--Donna Lewis (5th week at #1)
2 Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)--Los Del Rio
3 It's All Coming Back to Me Now--Celine Dion
4 Twisted--Keith Sweat
5 Loungin--LL Cool J
6 Change the World--Eric Clapton
7 Only You--112
8 Where Do You Go--No Mercy
9 If Your Girl Only Knew--Aaliyah
10 How Do U Want It/California Love--2Pac (featuring KC & JoJo)/(featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman)

Singles entering the chart were This is Your Night by Amber (#27); If it Makes You Happy by Sheryl Crow (#31); What's Love Got to Do with It by Warren G featuring Adina Howard (#42); Bow Down by Westside Connection (#43); Let's Get the Mood Right by Johnny Gill (#58); Your Secret Love by Luther Vandross (#61); Everything Falls Apart/Small Wonder by Dog's Eye View (#62); Walls by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (#65); Steelo by 702 (#75); Can't Knock the Hustle by Jay-Z (#82); and At Night I Pray by Wild Orchid (#86).

Football
CFL
Calgary (11-4) 31 @ Ottawa (3-11) 24
Winnipeg (7-7) 12 @ Toronto (12-2) 28

Quarterback Jeff Garcia rushed for a touchdown in the 4th quarter to give the Stampeders their win over the Rough Riders before 15,025 fans at Frank Clair Stadium. The loss eliminated Ottawa from playoff contention.



Doug Flutie completed 22 of 33 passes and threw 3 touchdown passes to lead the Argonauts over the Blue Bombers before 17,310 fans at SkyDome. Winnipeg quarterback Kent Austin completed 8 of 17 passes for 88 yards and an interception.

Baseball
National League Division Series
Los Angeles 2 @ Atlanta 5 (Atlanta won best-of-five series 3-0)


St. Louis 7 @ San Diego 5 (St. Louis won best-of-five series 3-0)



American League Division Series
New York 6 @ Texas 4 (New York won best-of-five series 3-1)


Baltimore 4 @ Cleveland 3 (12 innings) (Baltimore won best-of-five series 3-1)





10 years ago
2006

Baseball
National League Division Series
St. Louis 2 @ San Diego 0 (St. Louis led best-of-five series 2-0)



Los Angeles 1 @ New York 4 (New York led best-of-five series 2-0)



American League Division Series
Detroit 4 @ New York 3 (Best-of-five series tied 1-1)