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Sports history for Aug. 12

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997 | 7:55 a.m.

1876 - Madeleine wins two straight heats over Canada's Countess of Dufferin to defend the America's Cup.

1936 - Rosalind, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in straight heats.

1937 - Shirley Hanover, driven by Henry Thomas, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in straight heats.

1942 - The Ambassador, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in the third heat.

1953 - Helicopter, driven by Harry Harvey, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in the third heat.

1978 - Cold Comfort, driven by 23-year-old Peter Haughton, ties the International Trot mark of 2:31 3-5 at Roosevelt Raceway which makes Haughton the youngest driver to win the International.

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