1933 in sports - Definition and Overview

See also: 1932 in sports, other events of 1933, 1934 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.

Baseball

• New York Giants defeat Washington Senators in the World Series, 4-1.

Cricket

• England, employing bodyline tactics, beat Australia 4-1 at cricket to regain the Ashes.

Football (American)

• December 17 Chicago Bears defeat the New York Giants in the first National Football League championship game 23-21 at Wrigley Field.

Football (Australian Rules)

• Victorian Football League
  • South Melbourne wins the 37th VFL Premiership (South Melbourne 9.17 (71) d Richmond 4.5 (29))
  • Brownlow Medal awarded to Wilfred Smallhorn (Fitzroy)

Snooker

• World Snooker Championship: Joe Davis beats Willie Smith 25-18

Births

Deaths

• February 18 - James J. Corbett, heavyweight boxing champion