Historical Events tagged with "tigers"
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Thirteen Sri Lanka Army Soldiers Killed in Ambush
A deadly ambush executed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam resulted in the deaths of thirteen Sri Lankan Army soldiers. The ambush took place in the northeastern region of Sri Lanka, highlighting the intense conflict between government forces and Tamil militants seeking to establish an independent Tamil Eelam. This incident marked a significant escalation in hostilities during a turbulent period in Sri Lanka's civil war, with the Tamil Tigers employing guerrilla tactics and ambushes to challenge the army's capabilities.
Continue ReadingCubs Win 1908 World Series Against Tigers
The Chicago Cubs triumphed over the Detroit Tigers, winning the World Series with a final score of 2-0. The match was held at the Cubs' home field, Wrigley Field, marking their second consecutive championship victory. This game was significant as it would be the last time the Cubs would clinch the title until 2016, creating a historic gap that built a lengthy narrative around the team’s struggles in subsequent decades. The stellar pitching performance from the Cubs' Mordecai 'Three Finger' Brown was instrumental in securing this win, captivating fans with his remarkable skill and endurance. The triumph signaled the completion of the Cubs' dominance in the early 1900s, establishing them as a formidable force in baseball history.
Continue ReadingMassillon Tigers Claim Ohio League Championship
A match between the Massillon Tigers and Canton Bulldogs resulted in a 13–6 victory for the Tigers, securing them the Ohio League Championship. However, the outcome raised eyebrows leading to widespread accusations of a fixed championship series. The game, held in Massillon, Ohio, was pivotal in the nascent era of professional American football, revealing the darker underbelly of sport, where integrity was called into question, signaling concerns about the legitimacy of play in an evolving athletic landscape.
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