Events in Sports History in March 1942

  • Mar 1 Major League Baseball owners decide not to allow players in the military to play for their clubs when on furlough

Black Players Try Out

Mar 18 2 black players, Jackie Robinson & Nate Moreland, request a tryout with the Chicago White Sox, they are allowed to work out

  • Mar 19 Thoroughbred Racing Association of US formed in Chicago

Louis vs. Simon

Mar 27 Joe Louis KOs Abe Simon in 6 to retain heavyweight boxing title (NYC)

  • Mar 28 4th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Stanford beats Dartmouth, 53-38; Cardinal forward Howie Dallmar is named tournament Most Outstanding Player