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1919 in sports
See also: 1918 in sports, other events of 1919, 1920 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'. FUCK YOU
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Baseball
- The Black Sox scandal -- Seven members of the Chicago White Sox take bribes to throw the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds
- The Florida State League is founded with teams in Bartow, Bradenton, Lakeland, Orlando, Sandford and Tampa.
Boxing
- July 4: Jack Dempsey becomes heavyweight champion of the world, knocking out Jess Willard, defending champion, in four rounds.
Football (Australian Rules)
- Victorian Football League - Collingwood wins the 23rd VFL Premiership (Collingwood 11.12 (78) d Richmond 7.1 (53))
Ice Hockey
- Stanley Cup: The Finals is cancelled after the death of Ottawa Senators player Samuel Hamilton 'Hamby' Shore (February 12, 1886-October 14, 1918) during an influenza epidemic.
Events
Births
Deaths
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