Sports history for Aug. 15
Friday, Aug. 15, 1997 | 9:22 a.m.
1914 - The United States beats Australia three matches to two to take the Davis Cup.
1916 - In a classic pitching duel, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox beats Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators 1-0 in 13 innings at Fenway Park.
1948 - Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins the U.S. Women's Open golf title over Betty Hicks.
1950 - Ezzard Charles knocks out Freddie Beshore in the 14th round to retain his world heavyweight title.
1965 - Dave Marr edges Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper to take the PGA Championship.
1966 - Jose Torres retains his world light-heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Eddie Cotton in Las Vegas.
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