Today in Sports - Nolan Ryan becomes the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters

Aug. 22 1851 — The United States wins the first international yacht race. The schooner named “America” beats 14 British yachts. 1885 — Richard Sears beats Godfrey M. Brinley, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 to win the U.S. men’s national tennis championship held at the Newport (R.I.) Casino. 1898 — Malcolm Wh...

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