Joe Louis knocks out John Henry Lewis at 2:39 of the first round to retain the world heavyweight title. Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 million. Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors sets a record for rookies with 58 points in a 127-117 triumph over the Detroit Pistons.

1939 — Joe Louis knocks out John Henry Lewis at 2:39 of the first round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1945 — Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 ...

1939 — Joe Louis knocks out John Henry Lewis at 2:39 of the first round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1945 — Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 ...

If, driving past, you spot the Italianate farmhouse called Melody Farm, 16680 W North Ave., in Brookfield, you just may do a double-take, as I did. Once spotted, of course, I had to see for myself.

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Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates with his players after his 1,000th career win in college basketball against St. John's at Madison Square Garden in New York on Jan. 25, 2015. Krzyzewski became the first men's coach in Division I history with 1,000 wins.

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