1892 – In the only Kentucky Derby raced in April, His Eminance wins the race by 1.5 lengths over Sannazarro. 1936 – The first pro baseball game in Japan takes place with Nagoya defeating Daitokyo 8-5. 1961 – ABC’s Wide World of Sports debuts. 1980 – Detroit Lions draft Oklahoma running back Billy Sims with the #1 overall draft pick. 1981 – South Carolina running back George Rogers is the first left-handed pitcher in