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Fifty-eight years ago - Sept. 14, 1968 - Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain completed his impossible journey to the prestigious 30-win plateau when his teammates rallied for two ninth-inning runs and edged the Oakland Athletics, 5-4, in a dramatic contest at Tiger Stadium. The victory lifted McLain's record to 30-5 and made him the first American League pitcher to win 30 games since Philadelphia's Lefty Grove turned the trick (31-4) in 1931.

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Illini and Spartan History

ILLINI HISTORY - On Sept. 13, 1990, a crowd of nearly 5,000 gathered at the University of Illinois' Assembly Hall for the premiere of "Oskee Wow Wow", the Illini's football centennial movie, produced by Lawrence Miller.

SPARTAN HISTORY - On Sept. 14, 1985, Michigan State opened its football season with a 12-3 victory over Arizona State. Lorenzo White rushed for a personal-best 174 yards on a Spartan record 39 carries, while placekicker Chris Cauddell connected on field goals of 31 and 49 yards.

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