May1945

Events in Sports History in May 1945

Negro Baseball League Forms

May 7 Branch Rickey announces formation of the US Negro Baseball League

Baseball Player and Sports Executive Branch Rickey

May 9 New balata ball used in baseball, 50% livilier
May 18 MLB Detroit Tigers & Philadelphia A's both have 7 straight games postponed due to rain
May 19 Start of the 1st Victory Test Cricket between England & Aust Services

Cricket History

May 20 Keith Miller scores 105 in the 1st Victory Test Cricket at Lord's

Cricketer Keith Miller

May 21 Australian Services win 1st Victory Test Cricket at Lord's by 6 wickets

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