1838 in sports
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1838 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
| Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century |
| Decades: | 1800–1809 1810s 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s |
| Years: | 1835 1836 1837 1838 1839 1840 1841 |
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[edit] Boxing
- 3 April – in his return fight with Ben Caunt, William "Bendigo" Thompson is disqualified in the 75th round for going down without being struck
- Caunt claims the English Championship after defeating Bendigo but is not recognised because of the prior claim of James Burke, who has now returned to England from America; meanwhile, Jem Ward continues his refusal to formally surrender the title even though he has long retired
- Publication of the London Prize Ring Rules of 1838 which succeeded and built upon the Broughton Rules of 1743
[edit] Cricket
Events
- Melbourne Cricket Club is founded; it is generally regarded as the oldest sporting club in Australia
Honours – England
- Champion County – Kent
- Most runs – Charles Taylor 339 @ 16.95 (HS 73)
- Most wickets – James Cobbett 71 (BB 8-?)
[edit] Football
- A pupil at Rugby School called Jem Mackie is noted for his "running in" ability and this is understood to be the equivalent of try scoring, which is evidence of a distinct handling game.
[edit] Horse racing
Flat races
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Grey Momus
- Epsom Derby – Amato
- St. Leger Stakes – Don John
[edit] References
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