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On this day in sport - June 9

1899: Bob Fitzsimmons, the first British heavyweight champion of the world, was
defeated in 11 rounds by James J Jeffries at Coney Island, New York. Fitzsimmons
had held the title for two years. He failed to regain it when he fought Jeffries
again in 1902.

1967: Geoff Boycott scored 246 not out in just under 10 hours for England
against India at Headingley. His innings took so long he was dropped for the
next Test.

Dab hand: But Boycott was dropped, despite scoring 246

Dab hand: But Boycott was dropped, despite scoring 246

1990: Monica Seles, at 16 years and six months, became the youngest winner of a
grand slam tournament since Lottie Dod in 1887 when she beat Steffi Graf 7-6 6-4
in the French Open final at Roland Garros.

1997: England were crowned winners of Le Tournoi de France after 3-3 draw
between Italy and Brazil.

2003: Fulham defender Steve Finnan completed a £3.5million move to Liverpool.

2007: Belgian Justine Henin beat Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 6-1 6-2 in the French
Open women's singles final at Roland Garros.

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