Episode
The Wildest Indy 500, First Night MLB Game, and Cubs Fans Arrested at Wrigley - This DiSH for May 24
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- This Day in Sports History
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- May 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 469
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Summary
In 1981, the 65th running of the Indianapolis 500 featured horrific accidents and an illegal move under yellow that left the winner of the race unknown for five months. In 1935, the first night Major League Baseball game was played at Cincinnati's Crosley Field. In 1920, undercover officers cracked down on betting at Wrigley Field, arresting 47.