On September 6, 1920, Jack Dempsey retained his world heavyweight title by knocking out Billy Miske in the third round, which was also the first radio broadcast of a prizefight. In another sports event on the same day in 1920, Bill Tilden won his first of seven U.S. Open men’s singles titles by defeating Bill Johnston.
In 1941, Bobby Riggs won the men’s title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships, while Sarah Palfrey Cooke claimed the women’s title. The United States also retained the Davis Cup title by sweeping Australia 5-0 in 1948.
Fast forward to 1975, Chris Evert won her first of six singles titles in the U.S. Open, with Manuel Orantes making a remarkable comeback in the men’s semifinals. In 1980, Chris Evert Lloyd won her fifth U.S. Open singles title, while John McEnroe edged out Jimmy Connors in a thrilling semifinal match.
In 2017, at the U.S. Open, CoCo Vandeweghe and Madison Keys became the third and fourth American women to reach the semifinals, marking the first time in 36 years that all four spots were occupied by U.S. players.
The press article highlights major sporting events from different years, showcasing historical moments and notable achievements in tennis and boxing.
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