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1985

Larry Holmes beats David Bey for heavyweight boxing title

Bey beat Greg Page in 1984 for the United States Boxing Association's heavyweight championship to run his pro record to 14-0. He lost his next fight to Holmes, who was then the International Boxing Federation heavyweight champion, via 10th-round technical knockout in 1985 in Las Vegas.

1970

Bobby Orr becomes the fourth NHL player to get 100 points in one season

Playing for the Boston Bruins, Bobby Orr became the 1st defenseman in the NHL history to score 100 points in a season. He entered the game with 97 points and reached the milestone by scoring 2 goals and assisting on 2 more in a 5–5 tie with the Detroit Red Wings at Boston Garden.

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