Events in Sports History in July 1929

  • Jul 6 St. Louis Cardinals set MLB run record with 28 runs on 28 hits (28-6 v Phillies)

Wimbledon Men's Tennis

Jul 6 Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Henri Cochet beats fellow Frenchman Jean Borotra 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 for his 2nd Wimbledon singles crown

  • Jul 10 Pittsburgh Pirates outslug Philadelphia Phillies, 15-9 at the Baker Bowl; 9 HRs hit, 1 in each inning - unique in MLB history
  • Jul 28 23rd Tour de France won by Maurice De Waele of Belgium
  • Jul 28 24th Davis Cup: France beats USA in Paris (3-2)
  • Jul 28 Chicago Cardinals become 1st NFL team to train out of state (Michigan)

International Lawn Tennis Challenge

Jul 28 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Paris, France: Home team wins 3 straight titles as Henri Cochet beats American George Lott 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 for a 3-2 victory