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On this day in sport - August 15
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15 August 2008
1972: Off-spinner Pat Pocock had one of the most prolific spells in first-class
cricket while playing for Surrey against Sussex at Eastbourne. He took five
wickets in six balls, six wickets in nine balls and seven in 11 balls.
1979: Sebastian Coe broke his third world record in six weeks at Zurich when he
set a new best for the 1,500metres. The other records broken during that span
were the 800m and the mile.
2001: Manchester United suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats in their
history when they lost a Champions League qualifier 1-0 to Hungarian minnows
Zalaegerszeg in Budapest. The Red Devils won the second leg 5-0 at Old
Trafford.
Zalaegerszeg players celebrate the most famous night in their club's history
2005: England drew the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford en
route to a series victory.
2006: West Ham striker Dean Ashton broke his ankle in training with England
following his first call-up to the national squad.
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