Sports in September include MLB, the start of the NFL and college football seasons, UFC, the Ryder Cup, and Formula 1 racing. Over the years, Sept. 14 has seen outstanding moments and remarkable feats from sporting giants. From these Sept. 14 events, athletes Jack Dempsey, Paul Waner, and Walter Payton stand out. Dempsey's ferocious fighting style and powerful punches transformed boxing into a popular mass spectator sport during the '20s. Waner was known for his .333 career batting average, his three NL batting titles, and his membership in the 3,000-hit club.