Variety, May 21st, 2001
1927
Radio days: The World Series between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates is the first sporting event to be broadcast on a nationwide radio hookup. It draws an audience of roughly 35 million.
1936
Jessie Owens vs. Adolph Hitler: The American runner spoils Hitler's plans for a propaganda field day. Millions watch via newsreels and listen on their radios as Owens wins four gold medals in track and field.
1937
"A Day at the Races": With the Marx brothers in full hijinx, losing money at the track was never this much fun.
1939
Play ball: August sees the first Major League Baseb...
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