1881 in sports

Engraving of the finish line at the 1881 Melbourne Cup

1881 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

American football

College championship

Events

Association football

England

France

Ireland

Scotland

Baseball

National championship

Events

Boxing

Events

Cricket

Events

England

Australia

Golf

Major tournaments

Gymnastics

Events

Horse racing

England

Australia

Canada

Ireland

USA

Rowing

The Boat Race

Rugby football

Events

Tennis

England

USA

Yacht racing

America's Cup

References

  1. Note that Bramall Lane is actually the oldest professional football venue but it was not adopted by Sheffield United until 1889.
  2. Cyber Boxing Zone – Paddy Ryan. Retrieved on 12 November 2009.
  3. Cyber Boxing Zone – John L Sullivan. Retrieved on 12 November 2009.
  4. A semi-official seasonal title proclaimed by media consensus prior to December 1889 when the official County Championship is constituted.
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