1928 in sports
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See also: 1927 in sports, other events of 1928, 1929 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.
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Cricket
- 23 June-26 June, London - West Indies play their first Test match, against England. England win by an innings and 58 runs.
- West Indies lose 3-Test series against England 3-0.
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Field Hockey
- Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Gold Medal: India
- Silver Medal: The Netherlands
- Bronze Medal: Germany
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Football (American)
- Providence Steam Roller win National Football League title.
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Football (Australian Rules)
- Victorian Football League
- Collingwood wins the 32nd VFL Premiership (Collingwood 13.18 (96) d Richmond 9.9 (63))
- Brownlow Medal awarded to Ivor Warne-Smith (Melbourne)
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Football (soccer)
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England
- First Division - Everton win the 1927-28 title.
- FA Cup - Blackburn Rovers beat Huddersfield Town 3-1.
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Hockey (Ice)
- Stanley Cup: New York Rangers defeat Montreal Maroons 3 games to 2
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Olympics
- 1928 Summer Olympics takes place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- United States wins the most medals (56), and the most gold medals (22).
- 1928 Winter Olympics takes place in St. Moritz, Switzerland
- Norway wins the most medals (15), and the most gold medals (6).
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Radiosport
- First ever organized radio contest held: the ARRL International Relay Party, sponsored by the American Radio Relay League.
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Snooker
- World Snooker Championship: Joe Davis beats Fred Lawrence 16-13
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Events
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Births
- February 25 – Paul Bert Elvstrøm, Danish yachtsman
- March 31 – Gordie Howe, Canadian ice hockey player
- July 11 – Bobo Olson, American world champion boxer (d. 2002)
- July 18 – Russell Mockridge, Australian racing cyclist (d. 1958)
- November 30 – Don Bradman, Australian cricket player
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