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1781 in sports

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1781 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Contents

Archery

Events

  • The Toxophilite Society is founded at Leicester Square, London. It later becomes the Royal Toxophilite Society in 1787 and then the Grand National Archery Society.
  • Boxing

    Events

  • With Duggan Fearns inactive or retired, the Championship of England title remains vacant until 1787.
  • Cricket

    Events

  • Hambledon Club abandons its traditional home at Broadhalfpenny Down when the members decide it is "too remote" and relocates to Windmill Down just outside Hambledon village
  • England

  • Most runs – James Aylward 319
  • Most wickets – Lamborn 27
  • Horse racing

    England

  • Epsom Derby – Young Eclipse
  • Epsom Oaks – Faith
  • St Leger Stakes – Serina
  • References

    1781 in sports Wikipedia