13th US Masters
Apr 10 13th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Sam Snead wins his first of 3 green jackets by 3 strokes over Johnny Bulla and Lloyd Mangrum
- Apr 13 Basketball Association of America Finals: Minneapolis Lakers beat Washington Capitols, 77-56 to take series, 4 games to 2; BAA and National Basketball League merge later that year to create the NBA
- Apr 16 Stanley Cup Final, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: 3-peat for Toronto Maple Leafs as they beat Detroit Red Wings, 3-1 for a 4 game series sweep
- Apr 18 53rd Boston Marathon won by Gösta Leandersson of Sweden in 2:31:50.8
Shoemaker's First Win
Apr 20 Jockey Bill Shoemaker wins his 1st race, in Albany, California
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