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On this day in sport - August 15 | London Evening Standard

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.

On this day in sport - August 15

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

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.