Events in Sports History in December 1947

First Australia - India Test

Dec 1 In first cricket Test match between the 2 nations, India is dismissed for 58 by Australia in Brisbane; fast bowler Ernie Toshack takes 5 for 2 off 2.3 overs; Don Bradman scores 185 as Australia wins by an innings & 226 runs

Dec 2 13th Heisman Trophy Award: Johnny Lujack, Notre Dame (QB)
Dec 2 In rain affected 1st Test in Brisbane, Australia compiles 1st innings total 645 on Day 3 v India (Bradman 187, Hassett 128); Australia wins by an innings and 332

First Test India vs. Australia

Dec 4 In the first cricket Test match between the 2 nations, India is dismissed for 98 by Australia in Brisbane to lose by an innings & 226 runs; fast bowler Ernie Toshack takes 6 for 29 for match figures of 11 for 31

Louis vs. Walcott

Dec 5 Joe Louis beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 for heavyweight boxing title, at Madison Square Garden, NYC

Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis

Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jersey Joe Walcott

Dec 11 Pacific Coast League application for major league status rejected
Dec 14 Cleveland Browns beat NY Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game
Dec 14 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is founded in Daytona Beach, Florida
Dec 19 1948 NFL Draft: Harry Gilmer from University of Alabama first pick by Washington Redskins
Dec 28 Chic Cards beat Philadelphia Eagles 28-21 in NFL championship game
Dec 28 National Football League Championship, Comiskey Park, Chicago: Chicago Cardinals beat Philadelphia Eagles, 28-21; Cardinals' only title victory