1854 in sports

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See also: 1853 in sports, Sports clubs established in 1854, other events of 1854, 1855 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.

[edit] Baseball

• The Knickerbockers adopt some rule changes agreed in conference by their delegates with those of the Gothams and Eagles.
• The Eagles win their first two matches, with the Knickerbockers in mid-November, 21-4 and 22-21. The latter is the first time one team scores 21 but loses in "equal innings".

[edit] Football (rugby union)

• Dublin University Football Club founded, the oldest documented football club of any code

[edit] Rowing

• Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Oxford