American Decades

Important Events in Sports, 1940–1949

On January 12, the University of Chicago announces the elimination of its football program, saying the sport is a handicap to education.
On April 3, the Finnish education minister says Finland cannot host the Olympic Games in 1940; the games are canceled because of war and do not resume until 1948.
On May 27, New York Yankee outfielder Joe DiMaggio receives the Golden Laurel as the outstanding U.S. athlete of 1939.
On July 10, golfer Patty Berg signs a six-year pro contract.
On July 13, the American Professional Football League forms with six teams.
On September 8, the Baltimore Elite Giants defeat the New York Cubans 3-0 to win the Ruppert Memorial Cup, the highest achievement in Negro baseball.
On October 8, the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Detroit Tigers 2-1, in the seventh game of the World Series.
On November 5, baseball writers choose Hank Greenberg of...

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