On this Day in Sports History July 30
MLB
On this day in 1933, Dizzy Dean struck out 17 Cubs, setting a major league record for most strikeouts in a game.
On this day in 1973, Jim Bibby of the Texas Rangers threw a no-hitter against the Oakland A’s.
On this day in 2006, the New York Yankees traded four prospects to the Phillies for Bobby Abreu and Cory Lidle.
On this day in 2011, the Baltimore Orioles shipped Derrek Lee to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Aaron Baker.
On this day in 2011, the Cleveland Indians traded Alex White, Drew Pomeranz, Joe Gardner and Matt McBride to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Ubaldo Jimenez.
Soccer
On this day in 1930, Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 to win their first World Cup.
On this day in 1966, England won the World Cup.
Tour de France
On this day in 2001, Lance Armstrong won his third straight Tour de France.
