October 27
Long jump world record set
In 1931, Japanese track and field athleteChuhei Nambu, set the long jump record at 26’ 2 ½. As of 2013, he is the only person to have held world records in the long jump and triple jump.
October 28
Cavaliers’ first home game
In 1970, the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers had their first home game against the San Diego Clippers. They lost with 110-99.
October 29
Marion Motley sets point record
On Oct. 29, 1950, Cleveland Browns’ player Marion Motley set a record for highest average in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with 17.1 (10 attempts). The Cleveland Browns won 45-7.
October 30
NY Giants pay for Jack Bentley
Anxious to compete with the Yankees, the NY Giants paid $65,000 and traded three players for Jack Bentley in 1922. As a pitcher in 1922, Benley had a hit record of .349 and was 13-1.
October 31
International Women’s Sports Federation
The International Women’s Sports Federation, which was the first women track and field association, was founded in 1921. The federation was founded by Alice Milliat, a pioneer of women’s sport in France and around the world.
November 1
Boston Bruins join the NHL
In 1924,The Boston Bruins officially joined the NHL, becoming the first U.S.-based team to enter the league. The Montreal Maroons also joined the NHL at the time, but only lasted as a team until 1938.
November 2
First auto race in the U.S.
In 1895, the first organized auto race in the U.S., The Chicago Times-Herald race occurred in Chicago. Given only a few cars showed up, the race was rescheduled for July 10, 1895.
