1917 in sports explained
Note — many sporting events did not take place because of World War I
1917 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
College championship
Europe
- There is no major football in Europe due to World War I
Norway
Men's 1500 metres
- John Zander (Sweden) breaks the world record by running a time of 2:19.1
VFL Premiership:
South Australian Football League
- not contested due to World War I
West Australian Football League
Sweden
Baseball
World Series
Boxing
Events
Lineal world champions[1]
Grey Cup
Events
India
Tour de France
Giro d'Italia
Figure skating
World Figure Skating Championships
Events
- All major championships are cancelled due to World War I
- The first official handball match was played on December 2 in Berlin, Germany.[3]
England
Australia
Canada
Ireland
USA
Stanley Cup
Events
- Allan Cup – Toronto Dentals
- 10 November — after Eddie Livingstone, owner of the Toronto NHA team, refuses to sell, the NHA votes to suspend operations
- 26 November — in a secret meeting, several owners of the NHA form the National Hockey League (NHL) to force out the owner of the Toronto Blueshirts NHA team. Toronto's Arena Gardens will operate a temporary franchise in Toronto while Quebec Bulldogs becomes an NHL member but is suspended for the inaugural season.
- 19 December — the opening NHL games are played to begin the new league's inaugural season
Events
- No major races are held anywhere worldwide due to World War I
Far Eastern Championship Games
The Boat Race
England
- All first-class competitions are cancelled due to World War I
Australia
New Zealand
Five Nations Championship
Speed Skating World Championships
Australia
England
France
USA
Davis Cup
- 1917 International Lawn Tennis Challenge – not contested
Notes and References
- http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/pastchp.htm Cyber Boxing Zone
- Web site: Cycling-Tour de France list of winners . Eurosport UK . 18 February 2021 . en . 26 August 2020.
- Web site: Pazen. Björn. 31 October 2017. Handball in Germany celebrates 100th anniversary. 5 March 2020. European Handball Federation. en.
- Web site: Epsom Derby History, Winners, & Facts Britannica . www.britannica.com . 2 January 2022 . en.
- Web site: WW1 boat race medal sold at auction . BBC News . 30 April 2021 . 26 September 2014.