This day in history: 30th April

Cricket

1964: Birthday of Ian Healy, former right-handed Australian batsman.

1987: Birthday of Rohit Sharma, right-handed Indian batsman.

Football

1938: The first televised FA Cup Final takes place, between Huddersfield Town and Preston North End.

1977: Six goals from striker Hans Krankl helped Austria to a record 9-0 victory over Malta in a World Cup qualifier.

2003: Yakubu signs for Portsmouth on a permanent deal after helping them win the Championship title.

Golf

1950: Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA 144-hole Golf Weathervane.

1925: Birth of Pete Dye, American golf course architect.

Basketball

1971: Milwaukee beat Baltimore Bullets in 4 games in the 25th NBA Championship.

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