Events in Sports History in December 1905

O'Brien vs. Fitzsimmons

Dec 20 'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien wins the World Light Heavyweight boxing title after defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons of England retires in round 13 of 20 in San Francisco

  • Dec 27 Australian cricket all-rounder Monty Noble scores 281 (369 mins with 21 fours) in NSW total 805 v Victoria in Melbourne
  • Dec 28 Intercollegiate Athletic Association of US founded (becomes NCAA in 1910)