| Year |
Soccer |
Athletics |
Baseball |
Cricket |
Tennis |
Hockey |
Basketball |
Golf |
Championships |
| 1951 |
First Division - Tottenham Hotspur win the 1950-51 title.
FA Cup - Newcastle United beat Blackpool 2-0. |
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World Series: New York Yankees win 4 games to 2 over
the New York Giants. |
India recorded their first Test victory against England
at Madras |
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Dick Savitt
French Open - Jaroslav Drobny
Wimbledon championships - Dick Savitt
US Open - Frank Sedgman
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open - Nancy Wynne Bolton
French Open - Shirley Fry
Wimbledon championships - Doris Hart
US Open - Maureen Connolly
Davis Cup: Australia wins 3-2 over the United States in world tennis. |
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NBA Finals:
Rochester Royals won 4 games to 3 over the New York Knicks |
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):
The Masters - Ben Hogan
US Open - Ben Hogan
British Open - Max Faulkner
PGA Championship - Sam Snead
Women's Golf :
US Women's Open - Betsy Rawls
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World Snooker Championship: Fred Davis beats Walter Donaldson 58-39. |
| 1952 |
First Division - Manchester United win the 1951-52 title.
FA Cup - Newcastle United beat Arsenal 1-0.
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World Series: New York Yankees win 4 games to 3 over
the Brooklyn Dodgers |
Pakistan plays its first Test match, against India. India
won by an innings and 70 runs. |
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Ken McGregor
French Open - Jaroslav Drobny
Wimbledon championships - Frank Sedgman
US Open - Frank Sedgman
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open - Thelma Long
French Open - Doris Hart
Wimbledon championships - Maureen Connolly
US Open - Maureen Connolly
Davis Cup: Australia wins 4-1 over the United States in world tennis. |
Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Helsinki, Finland
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Gold Medal: India |
NBA Finals:
Minneapolis Lakers won 4 games to 3 over the Syracuse Nationals |
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):
The Masters - Sam Snead
US Open - Julius Boros
British Open - Bobby Locke
PGA Championship - Jim Turnesa
Women's Golf
US Women's Open - Louise Suggs
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1952 Summer Olympics takes place in Helsinki, Finland
United States wins the most medals (76), and the most gold medals (40).
Emil Zαtopek wins marathon.
1952 Winter Olympics takes place in Oslo, Norway
Norway wins the most medals (16), and the most gold medals (7). |
| 1953 |
First Division - Arsenal win the 1952-53 title.
FA Cup - Blackpool beat Bolton Wanderers 4-3 |
|
World Series: New York Yankees won 4 games to 2 over
the Brooklyn Dodgers |
Pakistan becomes the seventh Test cricket playing nation.
|
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Ken Rosewall
French Open - Ken Rosewall
Wimbledon championships - Vic Seixas
US Open - Tony Trabert
Women's results:
Australian Open - Maureen Connolly
French Open - Maureen Connolly
Wimbledon championships - Maureen Connolly
US Open - Maureen Connolly
Davis Cup: Australia won 3-2 over the United States in world tennis.
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|
NBA Finals:
Minneapolis Lakers won 4 games to 1 over the New York Knicks |
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):
The Masters - Ben Hogan
US Open - Ben Hogan
British Open - Ben Hogan
PGA Championship - Walter Burkemo
Women's Golf
The US Women's Open - Betsy Rawls
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World Snooker Championship: Fred Davis beats Walter Donaldson 37-34 |
| 1954 |
1954 World Cup held in Switzerland. West Germany beat Hungary 3-2.
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Roger Bannister breaks the "four-minute mile" barrier with a time of 3:59.4 |
World Series: New York Giants win 4 games to 0 over the Cleveland Indians |
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Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Mervyn Rose
French Open - Tony Trabert
Wimbledon championships - Jaroslav Drobny
US Open - Vic Seixs
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open - Thelma Long
French Open - Maureen Connolly
Wimbledon championships - Maureen Connolly
US Open - Doris Hart
Davis Cup: United States wins 3-2 over Australia in world tennis.
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|
NBA Finals:
Minneapolis Lakers win 4-3 over the Syracuse Nationals |
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):
The Masters - Sam Snead
US Open - Ed Furgol
The Open Championship - Peter Thomson
PGA Championship - Chick Harbert
Women's Golf
US Women's Open - Babe Zaharias |
World Snooker Championship: Fred Davis beats Walter Donaldson 39-21 |
| 1955 |
First Division - Chelsea win the 1954-55 title.
FA Cup - Newcastle United beat Manchester City 3-1. |
|
World Series:October 4 - Brooklyn Dodgers win 4 games to 3 over the New York Yankees. The Series MVP is pitcher Johnny Podres, Brooklyn. |
Turf is introduced to the Port of Spain wicket in Trinidad
to assist the bowlers. The First Test played on the surface between the
West Indies and Australia. |
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Ken Rosewall
French Open - Tony Trabert
Wimbledon championships - Tony Trabert
US Open - Tony Trabert
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open - Beryl Penrose
French Open - Angela Mortimer
Wimbledon championships - Louise Brough
US Open - Doris Hart
Davis Cup: Australia wins 5-0 over the United States in world tennis
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NBA Finals:
Syracuse Nationals win 4-3 over the Fort Wayne Pistons |
Grand Slam of golf results:
The Masters - Cary Middlecoff
US Open - Jack Fleck
British Open - Peter Thomson
PGA Championship - Doug Ford
Women's Golf
US Women's Open - Fay Crocker
LPGA Championship - Beverly Hanson |
World Snooker Championship: Fred Davis beats John Pulman 37-34 |
| 1956 |
First Division - Manchester United win the 1955-56 title.
FA Cup - Manchester City beat Birmingham City 3-1. |
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World Series: New York Yankees win 4 games to 3 over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Yankees pitcher Don Larsen, pitches the first and only perfect game in World Series history, earning himself MVP honors. It is also the only no-hitter thrown in any postseason game. |
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Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Lew Hoad
French Open - Lew Hoad
Wimbledon championships - Lew Hoad
US Open - Ken Rosewall
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open - Mary Carter
French Open - Althea Gibson
Wimbledon championships - Shirley Fry
US Open - Shirley Fry
Davis Cup Australia wins 5-0 over the United States in world tennis.
|
Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Melbourne, Australia
Gold Medal: India
Silver Medal: Pakistan
Bronze Medal: West Germany |
NBA Finals:
Philadelphia Warriors won 4 games to 1 over the Fort Wayne Pistons |
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):
The Masters - Jack Burke, Jr.
US Open - Cary Middlecoff
British Open - Peter Thomson
PGA Championship - Jack Burke
Women's golf
US Women's Open - Kathy Cornelius
LPGA Championship - Marlene Hagge
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World Snooker Championship: Fred Davis beats John Pulman 38-35
|
| 1957 |
First Division - Manchester United win the 1956-57 title.
FA Cup - Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1. |
|
World Series: Milwaukee Braves defeat New York Yankees
four games to three. |
Declarations authorised at any time. |
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Ashley Cooper
French Open - Sven Davidson
Wimbledon championships - Lew Hoad
US Open - Malcolm Anderson
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open - Shirley Fry
French Open - Shirley Bloomer
Wimbledon championships - Althea Gibson
US Open - Althea Gibson
Davis Cup: Australia won 3-2 over the United States in world tennis. |
|
NBA Finals:
Boston Celtics won 4 games to 3 over the St. Louis Hawks |
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):
The Masters - Doug Ford
US Open - Dick Mayer
British Open - Bobby Locke
PGA Championship - Lionel Hebert
Women's Golf
US Women's Open - Betsy Rawls
LPGA Championship - Louise Suggs
|
World Cycling Championship: Rik Van Steenbergen of
Belgium |
| 1958 |
FIFA World Cup
1958 World Cup held in Sweden. Brazil beat Sweden 5-2 in the final. |
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World Series: New York Yankees win 4 games to 3 over
the Milwaukee Braves. The Series MVP is pitcher Bob Turley of New York.
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Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Ashley Cooper
French Open - Mervyn Rose
Wimbledon championships - Ashley Cooper
US Open - Ashley Cooper
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open - Angela Mortimer
French Open - Zsuzsi Kormoczy
Wimbledon championships - Althea Gibson
US Open - Althea Gibson
Davis Cup: United States wins 3-2 over Australia in world tennis. |
|
NBA Finals:
St. Louis Hawks win 4 games to 2 over the Boston Celtics
World Basketball Championships (Men) - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Gold: United States of America
Silver: Brazil
Bronze: Philippines
|
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):
The Masters golf tournament - Arnold Palmer
US Open - Tommy Bolt
British Open - Bobby Locke
PGA Championship - Dow Finsterwald
Women's Golf
US Women's Open - Mickey Wright
LPGA Championship - Mickey Wright
|
Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan |
| 1959 |
FA Cup: Nottingham Forest won 2-1 over Luton Town |
|
World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers win 4 games to 2 over
the Chicago White Sox. The Series MVP is Larry Sherry, Los Angeles |
|
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open Alex Olmedo
French Open Nicola Pietrangeli
Wimbledon championships Alex Olmedo
US Open Neale Fraser
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open Mary Carter-Reitano
French Open Christine Truman
Wimbledon championships Maria Bueno
US Open Maria Bueno
Davis Cup: Australia wins 3-2 over the United States in world tennis. |
|
NBA Finals:
Boston Celtics win 4 games to 0 over the Minneapolis Lakers |
Grand Slam of golf results:
The Masters golf tournament Art Wall, Jr.
US Open Billy Casper
British Open Gary Player
PGA Championship Bob Rosburg
Women's golf
US Women's Open Mickey Wright
LPGA Championship Betsy Rawls |
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| 1960 |
England - FA Cup: Wolverhampton Wanderers won 3-0 over
Blackburn Rovers |
|
World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates win 4 games to 3 over
the New York Yankees. The Series MVP is Bobby Richardson, New York. |
First tied Test : Australia v West Indies at Brisbane. |
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Rod Laver
French Open - Nicola Pietrangeli
Wimbledon championships - Neale Fraser
US Open - Neale Fraser
Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
Australian Open - Margaret Smith
French Open - Darlene Hard
Wimbledon championships - Maria Bueno
US Open - Darlene Hard
Davis Cup: Australia wins 4-1 over Italy in world tennis. |
Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Rome, Italy
Gold Medal: Pakistan
Silver Medal: India
Bronze Medal: Spain |
NBA Finals:
Boston Celtics win 4 games to 3 over the St. Louis Hawks |
Grand Slam of golf results:
The Masters - Arnold Palmer
US Open - Arnold Palmer
British Open - Kel Nagle
PGA Championship - Jay Hebert
Women's Golf
US Women's Open - Betsy Rawls
LPGA Championship - Mickey Wright
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1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome, Italy
USSR wins the most medals (103), and the most gold medals (43)
1960 Winter Olympics held in Squaw Valley, United States
USSR wins the most medals (21), and the most gold medals (7) |
| Year |
Soccer |
Athletics |
Baseball |
Cricket |
Tennis |
Hockey |
Basketball |
Golf |
Championships |