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Note — many sporting events did not take place because of World War I or the 1918 flu pandemic

1918 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

College championship

Professional football

  • Most teams shut down due to World War I and the flu pandemic; those that continue play are forced to delay the start of play until the middle of October or later
  • Dayton Triangles defeat Detroit Heralds, both of whom continue full operations despite war and flu, to establish themselves as the strongest team in the US
  • Buffalo Niagaras sign Tommy Hughitt for play in a citywide league, establishing a trend of expansion of top-level professional competition outside Ohio

Europe

  • There is no major football in Europe due to World War I

VFL Premiership

South Australian Football League:

  • not contested due to World War I

West Australian Football League:

Sweden

World Series

Events

  • Babe Ruth leads the American League in home runs for the first time, hitting 11
  • 2 September — professional baseball is curtailed to accelerate mobilisation for war

Events

Lineal world champions[1]

Grey Cup

Events

  • There is no first-class cricket in England, Australia, South Africa or the West Indies due to World War I. A number of first-class matches are arranged in New Zealand but are not part of any official competition.

India

New Zealand

Tour de France

Giro d'Italia

World Figure Skating Championships

Events

  • All major championships are cancelled due to World War I

England

Australia

Canada

Ireland

USA

Stanley Cup

Events

Events

  • No major races are held anywhere worldwide due to World War I

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

  • 1918 International Lawn Tennis Challenge – not contested

References

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  1. ^ Cyber Boxing Zone
  2. ^ "Cycling-Tour de France list of winners". Eurosport UK. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  4. ^ "WW1 boat race medal sold at auction". BBC News. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2021.