Events in Sports History in November 1947

Nov 2 After just 6 games of the season, Chicago Blackhawks trade NHL scoring leader Max Bentley along with Cy Thomas to Toronto Maple Leafs for Gus Bodnar, Bud Poile, Gaye Stewart, Bob Goldham, and Ernie Dickens

Ryder Cup

Nov 2 Ryder Cup Golf, Portland GC: US wins first post WWII event, 11-1; Ben Hogan American captain; Henry Cotton GB skipper

Nov 8 Bradman scores his 99th 1st-class cricket century, 100 South Australia v Victoria

Nov 21 Bill Longson beats Lou Thesz in St Louis, to win National Wrestling Association World Heavyweight title

Nov 23 Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh passes for 6 touchdowns vs. Chicago Cardinals (45-21)

Nov 27 Joe DiMaggio wins his 3rd MVP, beating Ted Williams by 1 vote

Nov 29 CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Toronto Argonauts win 3rd straight and 8th title; beat Calgary Stampeders, 10-9