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The feat of leading one's league in three key statistical categories—batting average, home runs, and run batted RBI for hitters; wins, strikeouts, and earned run ERA for pitchers.
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The three grandest or oldest open championships of the year.
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The U. S. Open, British Open, Canadian Open.
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The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
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The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds: the 2,000 Guineas Stakes, Derby Stakes aka "Epsom Derby", and St. Leger Stakes.
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The three greatest thoroughbred races of the year restricted to three-year-olds: the Queen's Plate, Prince of Wales Stakes, and Breeders' Stakes.
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Victory by one of the Home Nations — England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales — over the other three in the annual Six Nations Championship.
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