March 08
Left handed pitcher, Ray Francis, was born on this day in Sherman, Texas in 1893. In a short 3 year career, he played for 4 American League teams including the 1925 New York Yankees. He had a career 12 and 28 won/loss record. Of his 36 games started, he had 15 complete games, 2 shutouts and 3 saves. His lifetime ERA was 4.65.
On March 8, 2002, Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma State 73 to 51 in the men's Big 12 basketball tournament. Later in the day, Missouri was defeated by Texas 89 to 85. The games were played at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri.
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