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Friday, Aug. 1, 1997 | 9:40 a.m.
1945 - Mel Ott of the New York Giants becomes the third major leaguer to hit 500 career home runs, connecting in a 9-2 victory over the Boston Braves at the Polo Grounds.
1972 - Nate Colbert of the San Diego Padres drives in 13 runs in a doubleheader sweep of the Atlanta Braves 9-0 and 11-7.
1987 - Mike Tyson wins the undisputed heavyweight championship with a 12-round unanimous decision over IBF champion Tony Tucker in Las Vegas.
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