George W. Bush and Edward W. Rose shared ownership of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
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Baseballer Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.
Babe Ruth Day was commemorated for the first time to celebrate one of baseball's greatest players of all time.
Baseball champion Reggie Jackson was elected to the Hall of Fame.
When Cubs' player Billy Sunday played his first game, he struck out four times.
George W. Bush secured his second term as President of the United States.
