1870 in sports
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| Years in sports: | 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 |
| Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century |
| Decades: | 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s |
| Years: | 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 |
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[edit] Baseball
- June 14 - Atlantic of Brooklyn defeats the Cincinnati Red Stockings, 8 to 7 in 11 innings, the first Red Stockings' defeat since October 3, 1868.
- With the score 5-5 after nine innings, Atlantic is happy to call a draw but Cincinnati manager Harry Wright insists on playing to a decision. After a tense 10th inning, the Red Stockings score two in the 11th but the Atlantics come back with three in their turn and all Brooklyn becomes delirious with joy.
- Upon returning to his hotel room and composing himself, team president Aaron Champion sends a telegram to the Cincinnati Commercial: "ATLANTIC 8 CINCINNATI 7 STOP FINEST GAME EVER PLAYED STOP OUR BOYS DID NOBLY BUT FORTUNE WAS AGAINST US STOP THOUGH BEATEN NOT DISGRACED STOP"
[edit] Yacht racing
- April 8 - The New York Yacht Club wins the first America's Cup challenge race, as Magic defeats British challenger Cambria, of the Royal Thames Yacht Club.
[edit] Births
- January 16 — Willie Simms, Hall of Fame jockey (d. 1927)
- July 29 — George Dixon, the first black world boxing champion (d. 1909)
- October 18 — Josiah Ritchie, British tennis player (d. 1955)
- December 28 — Charles Bennett, British athlete (d. 1949)
[edit] Rowing
- Australian Universities Boat Race - Melbourne 31 mins 4 seconds
- Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Cambridge
