August 1883 in Sport

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Events in Sport

  • Aug 21 Providence shuts out Phillies 28-0
  • Aug 23 Philadelphia Phillies make 27 errors against Providence (wild pitches, walks and passballs counted as errors prior to 1888)
  • Aug 24 3rd U.S. Men's National Championship: Richard Sears beats James Dwight (6-2, 6-0, 9-7)

Birthdays in Sport

  • Aug 9 George Hoyt, NBA hall of fame referee (elected 1961)