April 17, 1940
The All American Red Heads, a women's professional basketball team started in Cassville, sailed for the Philippine Islands.
January 20, 1935
Pro basketball player and Mizzou coach Stormin’ Norman Stewart was born in Shelby County.
March 11, 1907
The University of Missouri Tigers met the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team for the first time. Missouri won 34–32. They played again the very next day and Missouri won 34–12.