Events in Sports History in April 1935

Apr 3 Yasuo Ikenada runs world record marathon (2:26:44)
Apr 6 H Levitt sinks 499 basketball free throws, misses & sinks 371 more

2nd Augusta National

Apr 8 2nd Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Gene Sarazen wins Monday playoff with Craig Wood by 5 strokes

Maroons Wrap Up Finals

Apr 9 Stanley Cup Final, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Maroons beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-1 for 3-0 series sweep; Maroons last defunct team to win the Cup

Apr 15 39th Boston Marathon won by John A Kelley in 2:32:07.4

Babe Ruth's NL Debut

Apr 16 40-year-old future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth debuts in the NL with a HR and single in Boston Braves 4-2 win over the NY Giants, in Boston

Apr 26 Frank Boucher is given NHL's Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship permanently for winning it 7 of 11 years
Apr 27 Yanks pull a 1st inning triple-play & beat Philadelphia A's 9-8

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