Lukas' Timber Country won the Preakness. Ralph Guldahl wins the U.S. Open golf tournament for the second consecutive year by beating Dick Metz. Ryan becomes the first to pitch no-hitters for three different teams and the oldest to throw one. Max Schmeling beats Jack Sharkey on a fourth-round foul for the vacant heavyweight title in New York. Sam Snead leads the whole way until he taken an eight on the final hole.
Wood finishes three strokes back and Shute finishes six behind.
It's Arcaro's second triple crown. He rode Whirlaway in 1941. Most Valuable Player Michael Jordan scores 30 points, and his supporting cast, is led by Scottie Pippen with 32 points and John Paxson with 20 points. Ben Hogan wins the U.S. Open for the fourth time, with a six-stroke victory over Sam Snead. The Los Angeles Lakers win their 10th NBA championship with a 106-93 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 at the LA Forum.