May1907

Events in Sports History in May 1907

May 6 33rd Kentucky Derby: In muddy conditions and against a reduced field Andy Minder aboard Pink Star wins in a slow 2:12.6
May 8 Boston Doves pitcher "Big Jeff" Pfeffer no-hits Cincinnati Reds, 6-0 at South End Grounds, Boston

Burns vs O'Brien

May 8 Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating 'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien on points in 20 rounds in Los Angeles, California

Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion Tommy Burns

Boxer 'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien

May 21 32nd Preakness: G Mountain aboard Don Enrique wins in 1:45.4

Walsh No-Hits Highlanders

May 26 Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh no-hits NY Highlanders, 8-1 in 5 inning game

Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher and Manager Ed Walsh

May 30 41st Belmont Stakes: George Mountain aboard 3-year-old stallion Peter Pan wins

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