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1797 in sports

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1797 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Contents

Boxing

Events

  • 22 August — Jack Bartholomew defeats Tom Owen in 26 rounds at Moulsey Hurst to claim the Championship of England. Bartholomew holds the title until 1800.

    • Cricket

    Events

  • Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) enjoys great success on the field, its team winning 9 of its 11 matches.

    • England

  • Most runs – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 758
  • Most wickets – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 66

    • Horse racing

    England

  • Epsom Derby – colt by Fidget
  • Epsom Oaks – Nike
  • St Leger Stakes – Lounger

    • References

    1797 in sports Wikipedia
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