Events in Sports History in June 1948

Ashburn's Sets Rookie Record

Jun 5 Phillies Richie Ashburn sets NL rookie consecutive hitting streak at 23

80th Belmont

Jun 12 80th Belmont: Eddie Arcaro wins aboard Citation to claim his second Triple Crown

Bradman's 138 in Final Ashes Tour

Jun 12 In his farewell Ashes Tour, Australian cricket batting maestro Don Bradman scores 138 in 1st Test against England at Trent Bridge

48th US Men's Open

Jun 12 US Open Men's Golf, Riviera CC: Ben Hogan dominates final 2 rounds, shooting 68-69, 2 shots ahead of runner-up Jimmy Demaret; third of his 9 major titles

Babe Ruth's Farewell

Jun 13 Babe Ruth's final farewell at Yankee Stadium, he dies Aug 16th

Jun 15 First night game at Briggs Stadium, Detroit: Tigers beat Philadelphia A's, 4-1
Jun 15 In his farewell Ashes Tour, Don Bradman is out for a duck (0) in the Australian 2nd innings, but tourists win 1st Test against England by 8 wickets at Nottingham
Jun 18 Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts debuts for the Philadelphia Phillies, taking a 2-0 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Shibe Park, Philadelphia