1995
Recap of the year 1995 in sports
[edit] Auto Racing
- Stock car racing:
- CART racing - season championship won by Jacques Villeneuve
- Indianapolis 500 - Jacques Villeneuve. (First IRL races following year).
- Formula One Championship - Michael Schumacher of Germany
- 24 hours of Le Mans: Yannick Dalmas / J.J. Lehto / Masanori Sekiya won, driving a McLaren F1-GTR
- Rally racing - Colin McRae won the World Rally Championship
- Carlos Sainz /Luis Moya won the Monte Carlo Rally driving a Subaru Impreza 555
- Drag racing - Scott Kalitta won the NHRA "Top Fuel" championship.
[edit] Baseball
- 1995 World Series: Atlanta Braves won 4 games to 2 over the Cleveland Indians. The Series MVP was Tom Glavine, Atlanta
- September 6 - Cal Ripken Jr. breaks Lou Gehrig's record of playing 2131 consecutive games.
[edit] Basketball
- 1995 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament:
- UCLA wins 89-78 over Arkansas
- NBA Finals:
- Houston Rockets win 4 games to 0 over the Orlando Magic
[edit] Boxing
- May 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada: Oscar De La Hoya scored a 2nd round TKO over Rafael Ruelas to retain his Lightweight Championship.
[edit] Cricket
- December 26 in Melbourne: Umpire Darrell Hair no balls Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan seven times for throwing in the second Test against Australia.
[edit] Cycling
- Giro d'Italia won by Tony Rominger of Switzerland
- Tour de France - Miguel Induráin of Spain
- World Cycling Championship: Abraham Olano of Spain
[edit] Dogsled racing
- Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion:
- Doug Swingley won with lead dogs: Vic & Elmer
[edit] Field Hockey
[edit] World Competitions
- Men's Champions Trophy in Berlin, Germany
- Gold Medal: Germany
- Silver Medal: Australia
- Bronze Medal: Pakistan
- Women's Champions Trophy in Mar del Plata, Argentina
- Gold Medal: Australia
- Silver Medal: South Korea
- Bronze Medal: United States
- Women's Olympic Qualifier Tournament in Cape Town, South Africa
- Gold Medal: South Korea
- Silver Medal: Great Britain
- Bronze Medal: Germany
[edit] Regional Competitions
- Men's European Nations Cup in Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Gold Medal: Germany
- Silver Medal: The Netherlands
- Bronze Medal: England
- Pan American Games (Men's Competition) in Mar del Plata, Argentina
- Gold Medal: Argentina
- Silver Medal: Canada
- Bronze Medal: United States
- Women's European Nations Cup in Amstelveen, The Netherlands
- Gold Medal: The Netherlands
- Silver Medal: Spain
- Bronze Medal: Germany
- Pan American Games (Women's Competition) in Mar del Plata, Argentina
- Gold Medal: Argentina
- Silver Medal: United States
- Bronze Medal: Canada
[edit] Figure Skating
- World Figure Skating Championships:
- Men's champion: Elvis Stojko, Canada
- Women's champion: Lu Chen, China
- Pairs champions: Radka Kovariková & Rene Novotny, Czech Republic
[edit] Football (American)
- Super Bowl XXIX: San Francisco 49ers won 49-26 over the San Diego Chargers.
- 1994 NCAA Division I-A national football championship: The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeat the University of Miami Hurricanes 24-17 on January 1st, 1995.
- The World League of American Football is resumed after 2 years without play. Frankfurt Galaxy win the World Bowl 26-22 over the Amsterdam Admirals.
[edit] Football (Australian Rules)
- Australian Football League
- The Fremantle Dockers join the league
- Carlton wins the 99th AFL premiership (Carlton 21.15 (141) d Geelong 11.14 (80))
- Brownlow Medal awarded to Paul Kelly (Sydney Swans)
[edit] Football (Canadian)
- For the first time in history, the Grey Cup went to an American-based team.
- Grey Cup:
- Baltimore Stallions win 37-20 over the Calgary Stampeders
- Vanier Cup:
- Calgary Dinos win 54-24 over the Western Ontario Mustangs
[edit] Football (Rugby League)
During the 1994 Rugby League season the N.S.W. Rugby League passed a motion to expand the 16 team competition to a 20 team competition incorporating a team from Western Australia, 2 more teams from Queensland and a team from New Zealand. It was also agreed to change the competition name from the N.S.W. Rugby League to the Australian Rugby League (also known as the A.R.L) as a true reflection of what it represents.
- The 20 club teams for 1995 were:
- Auckland Warriors,
- Balmain Tigers,
- Brisbane Broncos,
- Canberra Raiders,
- Canterbury Bulldogs,
- Cronulla Sharks,
- Gold Coast Seagulls,
- Illawarra Steelers,
- Manly Sea Eagles,
- Newcastle Knights,
- North Queensland Cowboys,
- North Sydney Bears,
- Parramatta Eels,
- Penrith Panthers,
- St. George Dragons,
- South Queensland Crushers,
- South Sydney Rabbitohs,
- Sydney City Roosters,
- Western Reds,
- Western Suburbs Magpies.
However, on the 1st April 1995 the Super League (Australia) announced its intention to form a rebel league. This breakaway league had its own constitution and vision statement enlisting high profile rugby league players to endorse and persuade current players to sign with the rebel league without the knowledge of the A.R.L.
The rebel league backed by Mr Rupert Murdoch and the News Limited Corporation made huge financial offers as an inducement for players to sign to play in their competition. The A.R.L then counter attacked signing up loyal A.R.L players with the financial backing of Mr Kerry Packer and Optus Vision.
The Willow Sports Complex in Townsville was renamed Stockland Stadium through sponsorship linked with the new team North Queensland Cowboys. A contract was signed by the Stockland Trust Group for three years giving them the naming rights of the venue.
| Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | For | Against | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manly Sea Eagles | 22 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 687 | 248 | 40 |
| Canberra Raiders | 22 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 634 | 255 | 40 |
| Brisbane Broncos | 22 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 600 | 364 | 34 |
| Cronulla Sharks | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 516 | 287 | 32 |
| Newcastle Knights | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 549 | 396 | 30 |
| Canterbury Bulldogs | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 468 | 352 | 28 |
| St. George Dragons | 22 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 583 | 382 | 26 |
| North Sydney Bears | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 542 | 331 | 24 |
| Sydney City Roosters | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 466 | 406 | 24 |
| Auckland Warriors | 22 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 544 | 493 | 24 |
| Western Reds | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 361 | 549 | 22 |
| Illawarra Steelers | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 519 | 431 | 21 |
| Western Suburbs Magpies | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 459 | 534 | 20 |
| Penrith Panthers | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 481 | 484 | 18 |
| Balmain Tigers | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 309 | 591 | 14 |
| South Queensland Crushers | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 303 | 502 | 13 |
| Gold Coast Seagulls | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 350 | 628 | 9 |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 319 | 686 | 9 |
| Parramatta Eels | 22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 310 | 690 | 6 |
| North Queensland Cowboys | 22 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 269 | 660 | 4 |
- Canterbury Bulldogs win their seventh title, defeating Manly Sea Eagles 17-4 in the final.
[edit] Football (Rugby Union)
- August 26 - The International Rugby Football Board lifts the century-old ban on professionalism in rugby union.
[edit] Football (Soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup: Norway won 2-0 over Germany
- UEFA Champions League: AFC Ajax defeat A.C. Milan 1-0
For fuller coverage, see: 1995 in football (soccer)
[edit] Gaelic Athletic Association
- Gaelic football
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: Dublin 1-10 d. Tyrone 0-12
- National Football League: Derry 0-12 d. Donegal 0-8
[edit] Golf
- Major championship results:
- May - The Masters - Ben Crenshaw
- June - US Open - Corey Pavin
- July - British Open - John Daly
- August - PGA Championship - Steve Elkington
- PGA tour's leading money winner for the year: Greg Norman - $1,654,959
- PGA Champions Tour leading money winner: Jim Colbert - $1,444,386
- Ryder Cup: Europe won 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 over the United States in world team golf.
- US Women's Open - Annika Sörenstam
- LPGA Championship - Kelly Robbins
- Annika Sörenstam: leading money winner on the LPGA tour, earning $666,533
[edit] Thoroughbred Horse Racing
- Australia - Melbourne Cup - Doriemus
- Canada - Queen's Plate - Regal Discovery
- France - Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - Lammtarra
- Ireland - Irish Derby Stakes - Winged Love
[edit] Harness Racing
- Australian Inter Dominion Harness Racing Championship:
- Pacers: Golden Reign
- Trotters: Call Me Now
[edit] Ice Hockey
- Art Ross Memorial Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer during the regular season: Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Hart Memorial Trophy: for the NHL's Most Valuable Player: Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers
- Stanley Cup: New Jersey Devils win 4 games to 0 over the Detroit Red Wings
[edit] Radiosport
- First IARU Region III Amateur Radio Direction Finding Championships held in Japan.
- First High Speed Telegraphy World Championship held in Siófok, Hungary.
[edit] Skiing
- Alpine Skiing
- The men's overall season champion: Alberto Tomba, Italy
- The women's overall season champion: Vreni Schneider, Switzerland
[edit] Snooker
- World Snooker Championship: Stephen Hendry beats Nigel Bond 18-9
- World rankings: Stephen Hendry remains world number one for 1995/96
[edit] Swimming
- February 11 –
- Danyon Loader swims world record 400m Freestyle
- Mark Foster swims world record 50m Butterfly
- Sandra Völker swims European record 50m Backstroke
[edit] Tennis
- Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
- Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
- Davis Cup: United States wins 3-2 over Russia in world tennis.
- Serena Williams turns professional
[edit] General sporting events
- Twelfth Pan American Games held in Mar del Plata, Argentina
- Sixth All-Africa Games held in Harare, Zimbabwe
- 18th Summer Universiade held in Fukuoka, Japan
- 17th Winter Universiade held in Jaca, Spain
[edit] Births
- May 12 — Jean Carlos Chera, Brazilian football (soccer) prodigy
[edit] Deaths
- Rambling Willie — harness racing horse
- January 8 — Carlos Monzón, Argentinian boxer
- February 2 — Fred Perry, English tennis star, Wimbledon champion
- February 4 — Roel Wiersma, Dutch soccer star
- February 28 — Keith Rigg, Australian cricketer
- March 15 — Florence Chadwick (76), American long distance swimmer (b. 1918)
- March 20 — Víctor Ugarte, Bolivian football (soccer) player (b. 1926)
- March 23 — Davie Cooper, Scottish soccer star
- April 8 — Maurice Allom, New Zealand cricketer
- April 20 — Sunil Jayasinghe, Sri Lankan star wicketkeeper, suicide
- April 20 — Robert Elliott Storey Wyatt, English cricketer
- April 23 — Howard Cosell, sportscaster
- May 7 — Gus Bell, Major League Baseball player (1950-1964)
- May 13 — Cecil Marley, Jamaican cricket player & executive
- May 17 — Toe Blake, NHL player and coach of the Montreal Canadiens
- May 25 — Krešimir Ćosić (46), Croatian professional basketball player (b. 1948)
- May 30 — Bobby Stokes, England soccer star
- May 30 — Ted Drake, English soccer player/manager
- June 9 — Zoilo Versalles, Major League Baseball player (1959-1971)
- June 10 — Ron Morrisby, Tasmanian cricketer
- June 27 — Nida Senff, Dutch swimmer (b. 1920)
- July 18 — Fabio Casartelli, cyclist, accident during the Tour de France
- July 27 — Rick Ferrell, Baseball Hall of Fame catcher (1929-1947)
- July 4 — Pancho Gonzalez, tennis star
- July 16 — Juan Manuel Fangio, Argentinean Formula 1, race car champion
- August 4 — Dick Bartell, Major League Basell player (1927-1946)
- August 13 — Mickey Mantle, Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder (1951-1968)
- August 23 — Johnny Carey, Irish-born soccer star
- September 6 — Buster Mathis, heavyweight boxer
- October 7 — Louis Meyer, Indie 500 racer
- October 10 — John Rodolph (31), wheelchair-race world record holder
- October 21 — Vada Pinson, Major League Basell player (1958-1975)
- October 25 — Bobby Riggs, tennis player
- November 20 — Sergei Grinkov (28), figure skater, two-time Olympic gold medalist
- December 27 — Henk Bouwman (69), Dutch field hockey player
