1903 – The New York Highlanders (later known as the Yankees) play in their first home game. It is the third perfect game in MLB history and first since 1908. 1940 – Belle Martell becomes the first female boxing referee after she was licensed by the state of California. 1970 – Billy Williams of the Cubs becomes the 10th player in National League history to reach 1,000 career extra base hits. 1985 – Buffalo Bills select Virginia Tech defensive end Bruce Smith with the first overall pick