Events in Sports History in March 1943

  • Mar 13 Baseball approves official ball (with cork & balata)

LaMotta Defeats Reeves

Mar 19 In their third match, Jake LaMotta finally defeats Jimmy Reeves by knocking him out in the sixth round

  • Mar 30 5th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Wyoming beats Georgetown, 46-34; Cowboys' point guard Ken Sailors is named tournament Most Outstanding Player