Monthly Archives: April 2020

The History of Sport 1932: The First Los Angeles Olympics – Babe Didrikson and Romeo Neri shine, Winter Olympics at Lake Placid – Eddie Eagan’s unique feat, Gene Sarazen wins Open golf double, first RAC Rally, France continue to dominate the Davis Cup, start of the Bodyline cricket series

Posted on April 23, 2020 by rob23notts42

Chicago Bears defeats Portsmouth Spartans 9–0 in the 1932 NFL Playoff Game. This is the first National Football League championship game.The Bears tie six games in the season including three in a row. Elizabeth Ryan wins a record seventh Wimbledon … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports History | Tagged 1932 in Sport, 1932 Olympics, Babe Didrikson, Bodyline Tour, Charles Pahud de Mortanges, Eddie Eagan, Gene Sarazen, Gold medal at summer and winter olympics, History of Sport, RAC Rally, Romeo Neri | Leave a comment

British Sports Hall of Fame 1951: Richard Bergmann, Richard Burnell, Thelma Kingsbury and Fred Rimell

Posted on April 2, 2020 by rob23notts42

My choices to enter the British Sports Hall of Fame in 1951 are: Richard Bergmann (Table Tennis) – Winner of seven World Championships, including four Singles, one Men’s Doubles, two Team’s titles and 22 medals in total. He is considered to … Continue reading →

Posted in Hall of Fame | Tagged British Sports Hall of Fame, Fred Rimell, Greatest British Sportsmen and Sportswomen, Richard Bergmann, Richard Burnell, Thelma Kingsbury | Leave a comment

Monthly Archives: April 2020

The History of Sport 1932: The First Los Angeles Olympics – Babe Didrikson and Romeo Neri shine, Winter Olympics at Lake Placid – Eddie Eagan’s unique feat, Gene Sarazen wins Open golf double, first RAC Rally, France continue to dominate the Davis Cup, start of the Bodyline cricket series

British Sports Hall of Fame 1951: Richard Bergmann, Richard Burnell, Thelma Kingsbury and Fred Rimell

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