1854 in sports
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Years in sports: | 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 |
Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century |
Decades: | 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s |
Years: | 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 |
[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