Events in Sports History in March 1929

Hainsworth's Shutout Record

Mar 2 George Hainsworth becomes first NHL goaltender to record 20 shutouts in one season when the Montreal Canadiens beat the visiting Boston Bruins, 3-0; ends season with 22

Bradman's Second Test 100

Mar 13 20-year-old Australian cricket super-batsman Don Bradman scores 123 in 5th Test vs England at MCG; his second Test century

  • Mar 22 88th Grand National: Robert W. H. Everett wins aboard 100/1 outsider Gregalach

Maribel Vinson US Champion

Mar 27 US Ladies' Figure Skating championship won by Maribel Vinson

  • Mar 29 Stanley Cup Final, Madison Square Garden: Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers, 2-1 for a 2-0 series sweep; Boston's first Championship