Joe Louis knocks out John Henry Lewis at 2:39 of the first round to retain the world heavyweight title. Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 million. Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors sets a record for rookies with 58 points in a 127-117 triumph over the Detroit Pistons.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 64 points at Kia Center against the Pistons on Saturday night in a refreshing win for Orlando.
At first, Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff wasn’t sure what to think. Jaden Ivey laid on the floor for several uncomfortable minutes as trainers examined his leg on Wednesday.
Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA record four
DENVER — A lethargic third quarter doomed the Detroit Pistons at the tail end of a road trip on Saturday. They were outscored by the Denver Nuggets 47-28 in the period, en route to a 134-121 defeat.