Accident, suicide, or murder?, French War Hero vs. American Draft Dodger, and Short Pants at Wimbledon - This DiSH for July 2

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1903, Washington Senator Ed Delahanty died after falling, jumping, or being pushed off a bridge over the Niagara River.

In 1921, boxer Jack Dempsey beat Frenchman Georges Carpentier in a specially built arena.

In 1977, Bjorn Borg beat Jimmy Connors to win Wimbledon for the second time.

In 1932, American Ellsworth Vines beat Englishman Henry “Bunny” Austin in straight sets to win the Wimbledon Men’s singles title but people were talking about Austin's short pants he wore during the day. It was the first time shorts were worn.

In 1966,  Billie Jean King won Wimbledon for the first time in her career. It was also her first major tennis title.

In both 1926 and 1930 - Bobby Jones was given a ticker tape parade in New York for his wins at the British Open.

In 2000, Notah Begay won for the second straight week on the PGA tour, becoming the first player since his college roommate Tiger Woods won back to back weeks on the PGA tour in 1999. 

And in 1967,  Catherine Lacoste became the first foreign winner and the first amateur to win the Women's US Open. It was a nice 63rd birthday present for her father, Rene Lacoste who is known not only for winning several tennis championships but also as the designer and creator of the Alligator emblazoned shirts that rose to popularity in the US in the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

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