Events in Sports History in June 1931

British Golf Open

Jun 5 British Open Men's Golf, Carnoustie: American based Scotsman Tommy Armour outlasts José Jurado of Argentina by 1 stroke to win his only Open title and his 3rd and final major championship

  • Jun 6 NY Yankees turn triple-play but lose 7-5 to Cleveland Indians
  • Jun 13 63rd Belmont: Charley Kurtsinger aboard Twenty Grand wins in 2:29.6

Collins and Heilmann Retire

Jun 15 Eddie Collins & Harry Heilmann retire from baseball

3rd Ryder Cup

Jun 27 Ryder Cup Golf, Scioto CC: Walter Hagen captains his 2nd victorious American team; US wins, 9-3