1838 in sports
1838 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing[edit]
Events
- 3 April — in his return fight with Ben Caunt, William "Bendigo" Thompson is disqualified in the 75th round for going down without being struck.[1]
- 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.[2]
- Publication of the London Prize Ring Rules of 1838 which succeed and are built upon the Broughton Rules of 1743.
Cricket[edit]
Events
- Melbourne Cricket Club is founded; it is generally regarded as the oldest sporting club in Australia
England
- Most runs – Charles Taylor 339 @ 16.95 (HS 73)
- Most wickets – James Cobbett 71 (BB 8–?)
Football[edit]
Events
- 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.
Horse racing[edit]
England
- Grand National[3] – Sir William
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Barcarolle
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Grey Momus
- The Derby – Amato[4]
- The Oaks – Industry
- St. Leger Stakes – Don John
Rowing[edit]
The Boat Race
- The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is not held this year
Other
- In the U.S. six men of Providence, Rhode Island establish the Narragansett Boat Club on the tidal Seekonk River.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – Bendigo. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – James Burke. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
- ^ Officially known as the Great Liverpool Steeplechase from 1836 to 1838.
- ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "History of NBC". Albin Moser. Narrangansett Boat Club. Retrieved 2013-05-10.