1894 The United States Golf Association was founded and ultimately became the governing body in the U.S. 1969 Pete Maravich set an NCAA record, nailing 30 of 31 free throws and scoring 46 points in leading LSU to a 98-89 win over Georgia. 1973 Dewey Brown, the first black member of the Professional Golfer's Association, died. 1974 Boston center Phil Esposito recorded his 500th goal, as the Bruins dumped the Detroit Red Wings, 5-4. 1985 Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Stephone Paige had the NFL's first 300 yard receiving day in 40 years, finishing with 309 yards on eight catches in a 38-24, victory vs. San Diego. 1991 Jockey Kent Desormeaux, at age 21, won his 2,000th race, riding Saron Lake, trained by Gary Jones, to victory at Hollywood Park. He was the youngest jockey to reach that mark and did so faster than any other rider. 1996 St. Louis Blues forward Brett Hull scored a hat trick and became the 24th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, as the Blues dump the Los Angeles Kings, 7-4. 1998 The American Basketball League (ABL) suspended operations and file Chapter 11.