In 1976, Muhammad Ali wins a unanimous 15-round decision over Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain his world heavyweight title. See more sports moments from this date:
1920 — A Chicago grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the 1919 World Series, known as the “Black Sox Scandal.” White Sox owner Charles Comiskey immediately suspends the eight players.
In this Nov. 4, 1949, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Bob Waterfield, left, and Norm Van Brocklin warm up at a practice session in Hershey, Pa. . 1968 — The Atlanta Chiefs beat the San Diego Toros 3-0 to win the first NASL championship. 1976 — Muhammad Ali wins a unanimous 15-round decision over Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain his world heavyweight title.
Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes lands a right to the head of challenger Earnie Shavers toward the end of their title fight in Las Vegas, Nev., Friday night, Sept. 28, 1979. Holmes defended his title with a TKO in the 11th round. 1996 — Troy Davis of Iowa State rushes for 378 yards, the third highest total in major-college history, to lead the Cyclones past Missouri 45-31.
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