Sports History
Jun 5 Astro's Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as all-time walk leader (1,777)
- Jun 6 113th Belmont: George Martens aboard Summing wins in 2:29
French Open Women's Tennis
Jun 6 French Open Women's Tennis: Czech teenager Hana Mandlíková beats Sylvia Hanika of Germany 6-2, 6-4 for her only French singles crown
French Open Men's Tennis
Jun 7 French Open Men's Tennis: Björn Borg of Sweden wins 11th and final career Grand Slam title; Open era record 6th French title; beats Ivan Lendl 6-1, 4-6, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1
- Jun 8 Seattle Mariners draft Mike Moore #1
Baseball Record
Jun 10 Pete Rose ties Stan Musial's NL record of 3,630 hits
Sports History
Jun 10 Sebastian Coe of England sets 800m record (1:41.73) in Florence
Holmes TKOs Spinks
Jun 12 Larry Holmes TKOs Leon Spinks in 3 for WBC heavyweight boxing title
LPGA Championship
Jun 14 LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Jack Nicklaus GC: Donna Caponi Young sinks 15 foot birdie putt on 18th to beat Jerilyn Britz and Pat Meyers by 1 stroke
Sports History
Jun 22 John McEnroe's famous 'You cannot be serious' rant in 1st round win over Tom Gullikson at Wimbledon
- Jun 23 Longest game in Professional Baseball: Pawtucket Red Sox finally beat Rochester Red Wings 3-2 in 33 innings (game began 18th April)