1838 in sports

[[Boxing]]

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.
• 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 succeed and are built upon the Broughton Rules of 1743.

[[Cricket]]

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]]

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]]

England

• Grand National – Sir William
• 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Barcarolle
• 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Grey Momus
• The Derby – Amato
• The Oaks – Industry
• St. Leger Stakes – Don John

[[Rowing (sport)|Rowing]]

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.

References

References

1. [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/thompson.htm Cyber Boxing Zone – Bendigo]. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
2. [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/burke-j.htm Cyber Boxing Zone – James Burke]. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
3. Officially known as the Great Liverpool Steeplechase from 1836 to 1838.
4. "Epsom Derby {{!}} History, Winners, & Facts {{!}} Britannica".
5. [http://www.rownbc.org/?id=club-info/index "History of NBC"]. Albin Moser. Narrangansett Boat Club. Retrieved 2013-05-10.