1910 in sports
In today's world, 1910 in sports occupies a central place in society, whether on a personal, political, social or cultural level. Its importance lies in its influence on different aspects of daily life, as well as its role in history and human development. Over time, 1910 in sports has been the subject of debate, study and reflection, generating conflicting opinions and passionate discussions. From its impact on the economy to its role in individual identity, 1910 in sports has proven to be a topic of universal interest that invites us to reflect on who we are and where we are headed. In this article, we will explore the various facets of 1910 in sports, analyzing its meaning and its impact on the world today.
1910 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Professional championship
- Ohio League champions – Shelby Blues and Shelby Tigers (shared)
England
- The Football League – Aston Villa 53 points, Liverpool 48, Blackburn Rovers 45, Newcastle United 45, Manchester United 45, Sheffield United 42
- FA Cup final – Newcastle United 2–0 Barnsley at Crystal Palace, London (replay following 1–1 draw at Crystal Palace)
- Manchester United moves from its venue at Bank Street to its present home Old Trafford[1]
Germany
- National Championship – Karlsruher FV (0–0) 1–0 Holstein Kiel at Köln
- Foundation of FC St. Pauli (15 May)
Norway
- Foundation of Bærum SK (26 March)
Scotland
- Scottish Football League – Celtic
- Scottish Cup final – Dundee 2–1 Clyde at Ibrox Park (2nd replay, following 2–2 and 0–0 draws)
- Ayr United formed following a merger between Ayr Parkhouse and Ayr FC
- St. Kilda achieves the worst start by a team that did not suffer a winless season, losing its first seventeen games before a huge upset over Carlton. This has been equalled only by Fremantle in 2001 and Greater Western Sydney in 2013.
- Collingwood wins the 14th VFL premiership, defeating Carlton 9.7 (61) to 6.11 (47) at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Sweden
World Series
- 17–23 October — Philadelphia Athletics (AL) defeats Chicago Cubs (NL) to win the 1910 World Series by 4 games to 1
Events
- 22 February — Ad Wolgast outlasts Battling Nelson at Point Richmond, California, to win the World Lightweight Championship by a technical knockout after 40 rounds.
- 4 July — in boxing's first "fight of the century", Jack Johnson knocks out the "great white hope" James J. Jeffries in round 15 to retain his World Heavyweight Championship title.
- 15 October — World Middleweight Champion Stanley Ketchel is shot and killed at Conway, Missouri, by Walter Dipley, a jealous farm worker. Ketchel is rated by many boxing historians as the best middleweight ever. The title remains vacant until 1913.
Lineal world champions[2]
- World Heavyweight Championship – Jack Johnson
- World Light Heavyweight Championship – vacant
- World Middleweight Championship – Stanley Ketchel → vacant
- World Welterweight Championship – vacant
- World Lightweight Championship – Battling Nelson → Ad Wolgast
- World Featherweight Championship – Abe Attell
- World Bantamweight Championship – Monte Attell
- The Saskatchewan Rugby Football Union adopts CRU rules
- Interprovincial Rugby Football Union - Hamilton Tigers
- Ontario Rugby Football Union - Toronto Athletic Club
- Manitoba Rugby Football Union - Winnipeg Rowing Club
- Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union - University of Toronto
- Saskatchewan Rugby Football Union - Moose Jaw
- Calgary defeats Edmonton to win the Alberta Rugby Football League
- 2nd Grey Cup – University of Toronto defeats Hamilton 16-7
England
- County Championship – Kent
- Minor Counties Championship – Norfolk
- Most runs – Johnny Tyldesley 2265 @ 46.22 (HS 158)
- Most wickets – Razor Smith 247 @ 13.05 (BB 8–13)
- Wisden Cricketers of the Year – Harry Foster, Alfred Hartley, Charlie Llewellyn, Razor Smith, Frank Woolley
Australia
- Sheffield Shield – South Australia
- Most runs – Bert Kortlang 656 @ 131.20 (HS 197)
- Most wickets – Jack Saunders 49 @ 17.32 (BB 6–35)
India
- Bombay Triangular – Europeans shared with Parsees
New Zealand
South Africa
- Currie Cup – not contested
West Indies
Tour de France
- Octave Lapize (France) wins the 8th Tour de France[3]
World Figure Skating Championships
- World Men's Champion – Ulrich Salchow (Sweden)
- World Women's Champion – Lily Kronberger (Hungary)
- World Pairs Champions – Anna Hübler and Heinrich Burger (Germany)
Major tournaments
Other tournaments
England
- Grand National – Jenkinstown
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Winkipop
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Neil Gow
- The Derby – Lemberg[5]
- The Oaks – Rosedrop
- St. Leger Stakes – Swynford
Australia
- Melbourne Cup – Comedy King
Canada
- King's Plate – Parmer
Ireland
- Irish Grand National – Oniche
- Irish Derby Stakes – Aviator
USA
- Kentucky Derby – Donau
- Preakness Stakes – Layminster
- Belmont Stakes – Sweep
Stanley Cup
- 15 March — Montreal Wanderers wins the NHA championship and the Stanley Cup. The club then defeats Berlin Dutchmen in a challenge.
Events
- 5 January — National Hockey Association (NHA) commences its inaugural season
- 15 January — Canadian Hockey Association disbands. Ottawa and Montreal Shamrocks join the NHA.
- March — Toronto St. Michael's Majors wins the Allan Cup
- December — NHA loses its Cobalt and Haileybury teams, but gains a Quebec team. The Montreal Canadiens are taken over by George Kennedy's Club Athletique Canadien after threatening legal action.
The Boat Race
- 23 March — Oxford wins the 67th Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
England
- Championship – Oldham
- Challenge Cup final – Leeds 26–12 Hull F.C. at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield (replay, following 7–7 draw at Fartown)
- Lancashire League Championship – Oldham
- Yorkshire League Championship – Wakefield Trinity
- Lancashire County Cup – Wigan 22–5 Leigh
- Yorkshire County Cup – Huddersfield 21–0 Batley
Australia
- 17 September — the 1910 NSWRFL season culminates in a grand final between South Sydney and Newtown which is drawn 4–4. Newtown are crowned premiers by virtue of being minor premiers.
Five Nations Championship
- France joins the Home Nations Championship which is now called the Five Nations Championship
- 28th Five Nations Championship series is won by England
Speed Skating World Championships
- Men's All-round Champion – Nikolay Strunnikov (Russia)
Australia
- Australian Men's Singles Championship – Rodney Heath (Australia) defeats Horace Rice (Australia) 6–4 6–3 6–2
England
- Wimbledon Men's Singles Championship – Anthony Wilding (New Zealand) defeats Arthur Gore (GB) 6–4 7–5 4–6 6–2
- Wimbledon Women's Singles Championship – Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers (GB) defeats Dora Boothby (GB) 6–2 6–2
France
- French Men's Singles Championship – Maurice Germot (France) defeats François Blanchy (France): details unknown
- French Women's Singles Championship – Jeanne Matthey (France) defeats Marguerite Broquedis (France): details unknown
USA
- American Men's Singles Championship – William Larned (USA) defeats Tom Bundy (USA) 6–1 5–7 6–0 6–8 6–1
- American Women's Singles Championship – Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman (USA) defeats Louise Hammond (USA) 6–4 6–2
Davis Cup
- 1910 International Lawn Tennis Challenge –
Australasia walkover 
British Isles
References
- ^ "Manchester United | English football club". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone
- ^ "Cycling-Tour de France list of winners". Eurosport UK. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "James Braid | British golfer". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.