Events in Sports History in March 1903

  • Mar 1 Major League Baseball Rules Committee rule that pitcher's mound must not be more than 15 inches higher than the baselines or home plate
  • Mar 4 Stanley Cup, Montreal Arena, Westmount, Quebec: Montreal HC beats Winnipeg Victorias, 4-1 for a 2-1 challenge series victory
  • Mar 12 New York Highlanders (Yankees) baseball franchise is approved as a member of the American League
  • Mar 14 Stanley Cup, Dey's Arena, Ottawa, Ontario: Ottawa HC beats Rat Portage Thisles, 4-2 for a 2-0 challenge series sweep
  • Mar 27 65th Grand National: Percy Woodland aboard 13/2 chance Drumcree wins by 3 lengths from Detail