Events in Sports History in February 1938

Casey vs. Thesz

Feb 11 Steve Casey beats Lou Thesz in Boston to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Championship

Boxing Title Fight

Feb 23 Joe Louis retains his world heavyweight boxing title by knocking out Nathan Mann in round 3 at Madison Square Garden, New York; second defense by Louis

  • Feb 26 Rie Van Veen swims world record 200m free style (2:24.6)
  • Feb 26 US female Figure Skating championship won by Joan Tozzer