Major League Baseball World Series — New York Yankees (American League), 4 vs. Brooklyn Dodgers (National League), 1

National Football League Championship — Chicago Bears, 37 vs. New York Giants, 9

Collegiate Football National Champion — University of Minnesota

Heisman Trophy, Collegiate Football — Bruce Smith (University of Minnesota)

Cotton Bowl — Texas A&M, 13 vs. Fordham University, 12

Orange Bowl — Mississippi State University, 14 vs. Georgetown University, 7

Rose Bowl—Stanford University, 21 vs. University of Nebraska, 13

Sugar Bowl — Boston College, 19 vs. University of Tennessee, 13

National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball — University of Wisconsin, 39 vs. Washington State University, 34

National Hockey League Stanley Cup — Boston Bruins

Kentucky Derby, Horse Racing — Whirlaway (Eddie Arcaro, jockey)

Preakness, Horse Racing — Whirlaway (Eddie Arcaro, jockey)

Belmont Stakes, Horse Racing — Whirlaway (Eddie Arcaro, jockey)

Masters Golf Tournament — Craig Wood

Professional Golfers' Association Championship — Vic Ghezzi

U.S.G.A. Open Championship — Craig...