Events in Sports History in August 1944

Aug 10 Braves Red Barrett throws only 58 pitches to shut out Cincinnati Reds 2-0
Aug 17 Yanks Johnny Lindell ties record with 4 consecutive doubles in a game

PGA Championship

Aug 20 PGA Championship Men's Golf, Manito G & CC: Bob Hamilton wins his only major title, 1 up in the 36-hole final over heavily favoured Byron Nelson