Events in Sports History in March 1940

  • Mar 7 Montreal Canadiens lose record tying NHL 15th straight game at home

Sauer Wrestling Champion

Mar 7 Peter Saur, fighting as Ray Steele, beats Bronko Nagurski in St Louis, to become National Wrestling Association Heavyweight Champion

Louis vs Paycheck

Mar 29 American boxer Joe Louis KOs Johnny Paycheck in 2 rounds to retain heavyweight boxing title

  • Mar 30 2nd NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Indiana beats Kansas, 60-42; Hoosiers' forward Marvin Huffman is named tournament Most Outstanding Player