1838 in sports
1838 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
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.[1]
- 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.[2]
- Publication of the London Prize Ring Rules of 1838 which succeed and are built upon the Broughton Rules of 1743.
Events
England
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.
England
The Boat Race
References
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – Bendigo. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – James Burke. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
- ^ An unofficial seasonal title proclaimed by consensus of media and historians prior to December 1889 when the official County Championship was constituted.
- ^ Officially known as the Great Liverpool Steeplechase from 1836 to 1838.
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Sports by year to 1850
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to 1850 • 1851 – 1900 • 1901 – 1950 • 1951 – 2000 • from 2001
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