A Catalyst for Integration in MLB, an American woman won the first Gold, and Dick Allen's Spectacular Feat - This DiSH for July 31

In 1938, New York Yankee Jake Powell was suspended for 10 days after making a bigoted statement to a Chicago radio station. In 1928, American Betty Robinson won the first gold medal in a women's track event. In 1972, Minnesota's Dick Allen hit two inside-the-park home runs in a game. It was the first time in 22 years it had been done. In 1978, Pete Rose hit safely in his 44th straight game.