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1795 in sports

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1795 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Contents

Boxing

Events

  • 15 April — "Gentleman" John Jackson defeats Daniel Mendoza in 9 rounds at Hornchurch to claim the Championship of England. Jackson does not defend the title and retires in 1796.

    • Cricket

    Events

  • Lord Frederick Beauclerk ends his studies at the University of Cambridge and becomes a full-time cricketer for the next thirty seasons; although he is an outstanding player, he is also one of the most controversial individuals in the sport's history

    • England

  • Most runs – John Hammond 800
  • Most wickets – Thomas Boxall 60

    • Horse racing

    England

  • Epsom Derby – Spread Eagle
  • Epsom Oaks – Platina
  • St Leger Stakes – Hambletonian

    • References

    1795 in sports Wikipedia
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