| year |
Australian sporting history on this day |
1930 |
The Queensland
State Centre of Surf Life Saving was established. |
1935 |
Bruce Crampton,
golfer, was born....became known for his 14 PGA Tour wins
and for his irritating behavior towards fellow golfers and
fans |
1968 |
Sir Norman Brookes,
tennis player, died. |
1970 |
South Australia
won the Claxton Shield in baseball. |
1971 |
Matthew Elliott, test cricket
player - batsman, born |
1975 |
Stuart Clark, test cricket player,
born |
1983 |
The Australia
II syndicate, headed by Alan Bond, took possession of the
America's Cup from the New York Yacht Club. |
1986 |
Edwina Kennedy
won the Australian Amateur Women's golf title. |
1986 |
Parramatta won
the NSWRL Grand Final against Canterbury 4-2. |
1988 |
Debbie Flintoff-King
won the gold medal for the 400 metre hurdles at the Seoul
Olympics. |
1997 |
Newcastle Knights
won the ARL Grand Final against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
22-16. |
