8th US Masters
Apr 6 8th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Craig Wood wins his first major title, 3 strokes ahead of runner-up Byron Nelson; Masters' first wire-to-wire champion
- Apr 9 LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf, Augusta CC: Dorothy Kirby wins comfortably by 16 strokes ahead of Helen Sigel
- Apr 9 PGA establishes Golf Hall of Fame
- Apr 12 Stanley Cup Final, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI: Boston Bruins defeat Detroit Red Wings, 3-1 for a 4-0 series sweep
- Apr 14 45th Boston Marathon won by Leslie Pawson in 2:30:38; his third victory in the event
- Apr 20 Dodgers start to wear liners in their caps
- Apr 26 A tradition begins, 1st organ at a baseball stadium (Chicago Cubs)
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