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ON THIS DATE
June 25
1948 – Joe Louis knocks out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 11th round in New York to defend his world heavyweight title. Louis announces his retirement after the fight.
1950 – Ralph Kiner leads the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 16-11 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field by hitting for the cycle, adding a second home run and driving in eight runs.
1989 – Monessen’s Michael Moorer knocks down Leslie Stewart twice in the 8th round to gain a TKO and retain his WBO light heavyweight title.
2003 – Big East Conference members Virginia Tech and Miami (Fla.) are formally invited to join the Atlantic Coast Conference.
2010 – Arizona’s Edwin Jackson pitches a 1-0 no-hitter against Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field. Jackson, who strikes out six, needs 149 pitches to accomplish the feat, as he walks eight batters and hits another.