1860 in sports
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| Years in sports: | 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 |
| Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century |
| Decades: | 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s |
| Years: | 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 |
Contents |
[edit] Baseball
- The Excelsior club from Brooklyn, led by the sensational fast pitcher Jim Creighton, tours as far as Buffalo, New York, spreading the game, advanced points of play, and baseball fever
[edit] Football (soccer)
- 26 December - The first inter-club football match is played. Sheffield F.C. beat Hallam F.C. 2-0.
- Lausanne Football and Cricket Club founded in Switzerland, the first football (soccer) club outside England
[edit] Golf
- First British Open won by Willie Park at Prestwick Golf Club. The championship is limited to professional players, to be opened next year.
[edit] Rowing
- Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Cambridge
