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This day in sports history:

•1876 - First National League baseball game, 3000 fans, Boston Red Stockings beat Philadelphia Athletics 6-5 in Philadelphia; Athletics' Wes Fisler scores league's... https://t.co/kM0Zoq7Dwf

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Today's Word of the Day

Ambiguous

Ambiguous adj. Open to more than one interpretation: “An ambiguous response.” Doubtful or uncertain. “The survey results were ambiguous.”

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This day in sports history:

•1923 - 74,000 (62,281 paid) on hand for opening of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, USA.
•1935 - General Sarazen's double eagle on the 15th wins him his second... https://t.co/hHi3rJ7I1r

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Today's Word of the Day

Disingenuous

Disingenuous adj. Not straightforward or candid; insincere or calculating. “It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the company.”

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This day in sports history:

•1869 - First professional baseball game: Cincinnati Reds 24, Cincinnati amateurs 15.
•1892 - First Sunday National League baseball game, Cincinnati Reds beat Saint... https://t.co/rF82okOKvQ

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Today's Word of the Day

Duplicitous

Duplicitous adj. Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech. “They warned him not to trust the duplicitous telemarketer.”

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This day in sports history:

•1912 - Pittsburgh Pirates turn a rare 5-3-7 doubleplay (left fielder covers second base).
•1929 - New York Yankees become first team to use numbers on uniforms.
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Today's Word of the Day

Derisive

Derisive (de·ri·sive) adj. Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking or scornful. “A derisive laugh.”

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This day in sports history:

•1876 - First game of the Alleghenies professional baseball in Pittsburgh, playing at Union Park.
•1896 - Games of the I Olympiad close at Athens, Greece.
•1910 -... https://t.co/Ixnhx9n4T6

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Today's Word of the Day

Prodigious

Prodigious (pro·di·gious) adj. Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. “Her prodigious sales performance resulted in a promotion.”

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This day in sports history:

•1907 - New York Giants' Roger Bresnahan becomes first catcher to wear shin guards.
•1917 - Babe Ruth beats New York Yankees, pitching 3-hit 10-3 win for Boston Red... https://t.co/ozdkFAoLOH

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Today's Word of the Day

Bucolic

Bucolic (bu·col·ic) adj. Of or relating to the pleasant aspects of country life. “He retired to a more bucolic life on his farm.”

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This day in sports history:

•1913 - President Woodrow Wilson throws out first ball, Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 2-1.
•1916 - First professional golf tournament held.
•1924 - Tubular... https://t.co/1Rk8WcBmv4

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Today's Word of the Day

Placate

Placate (pla·cate) verb To appease or pacify; make (someone) less angry or hostile. “The customer service representative tried to placate the dissatisfied customer.”

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