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Women's involvement in sports, such as tennis and golf, began to increase toward the end of the century. By the late 19th century, American sports had developed formal rules, professional leagues, and a significant national and international presence, laying the groundwork for modern sports.
1920 Summer Olympics The 1920 Summer Olympics takes place in Antwerp The 1916 Summer Olympics planned for Berlin having been cancelled due to World War I , the 1920 Games are awarded to Antwerp to "honour the suffering of the Belgian people"
Jack Dempsey became one of the most popular athletes in the 1920s promoted by the likes of Tex Rickard. In the 1940s and 1950s, many African American boxers were restricted by the competitions they could enter, see Murderers' Row. After World War II, television took on an important role in professional boxing.
8 1920. 9 1922. 10 1924. 11 1926. 12 1928. 13 1932. 14 1934. 15 1938. ... the sport of athleticsBoun ... Each teams consists of two women and two men who may start in ...
1950 in Sports describes the year's events in world sport. Popular sports during the 1950s were badminton and soccer. Popular sports during the 1950s were badminton and soccer. Also, 1950 was a huge year for horse racing – horse racing tripled in spectators and prize pools increased.
Sports organizations by decade of ... 1920s in sports (55 C, 2 P) ... 1940s in sports (54 C, 4 P) 1950s in sports (57 C, 4 P) 1960s in sports (58 C, 4 P) 1970s in ...
Sports organizations disestablished in the 1920s (12 C) Recurring sporting events disestablished in the 1920s (11 C, 1 P) Recurring sporting events established in the 1920s (11 C, 1 P)
1920s in sports (55 C, 2 P) ... 1940s in sports (54 C, 4 P) 1950s in sports (57 C, 4 P) 1960s in sports (59 C, 4 P) 1970s in ... Pages in category "20th century in ...