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July 4 photo gallery: Lou Gehrig

By Page 2

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

As America once again celebrates another national birthday, Page 2 would like to call attention to other historic July 4 happenings, such as … • July 4, 1888: The first professional rodeo in America is held in Prescott, Ariz. • July 4, 1919: Jack Dempsey brutally defeats Jess Willard to capture the world heavyweight title in Toledo, Ohio. • July 4, 1934: Joe Louis wins his professional debut by knocking out Jack Kracken in Chicago. • July 4, 1966: President Lyndon ...

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