Other memorable games and outstanding sports performances on this date:

▪ 1914 — George Herman “Babe” Ruth, 19, makes his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox when he pitches seven strong innings against the Cleveland Naps to pick up a 4-3 victory at Fenway Park.

▪ 1979 — Renaldo Nehemiah of the U.S. sets a Pan American Games record in the 110-meter high hurdles in a time of 13.20 seconds at Sixto Escobar Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he outruns Alejandro Casanas of Cuba for the gold medal.

▪ 1995 — Maryland senior quarterback Scott Milanovich, the most prolific passer in the school’s history, is suspended for eight games by the NCAA for gambling on college sports. Four other student-athletes are also are suspended.

▪ 2015 — Serena Williams wins her sixth Wimbledon title, beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. For Williams, it’s her second “Serena Slam” — in which she holds all four of tennis’ major titles at the same time.