| World Series Champions: |
New York Giants |
| Stanley Cup Champs: |
Toronto St. Pats |
| U.S. Open Golf |
Gene Sarazan |
| U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) |
William T. Tilden/Molla B. Mallory |
| Wimbledon (Men/Women): |
Gerald Patterson/Suzanne Lenglen |
| NCAA Football Champions: |
California & Cornell & Princeton |
| Kentucky Derby: |
Morvich |
| Sports Highlights: |
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| The Hotties and Fashion Icons:
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| The Heartthrob(s): |
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| "The Quote" |
"There is no cure for birth
and death save to enjoy the interval" - George
Santayana (War Shrines) |
| Miss America: |
Mary Katherine Campbell (Columbus,
Ohio) |
| The Scandal: |
In Chicago, the Herrin Massacre occurred
in June 1922 in Herrin, Illinois. 19 'scabs' and 2 union
miners (Jordie Henderson and Joe Pitkewicius) were killed
in mob action between June 21–22, 1922. |
| Nerd News: |

Film director Hal Roach released the first of many
'short' features called 'Our Gang.' Considered racist
by many today, it was actually groundbreaking to include
black and white children playing together in 1922.
In 1955, the series of shorts was renamed 'Little
Rascals' for television.
Hottest day and place ever recorded: September 13,
1922 - 136 degrees in El Aziza, Libia.
Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter discovered the tomb
of Pharoah Tutankhaman, better known as King Tut.
Highest scoring baseball game ever: 49 runs when
the Chicago Cubs beat the Phillies 26 to 23 on August
25th.
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| The Habit: |
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| 1st appearances & 1922's
Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: |
"Playing Doctor" kits |