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1799 in sports

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1799 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Contents

Boxing

Events

  • Jack Bartholomew retains his English championship but no fights involving him are recorded in 1799.

    • Cricket

    Events

  • An indication of how cricket is spreading throughout India can be observed in the formation of a cricket club at Seringapatam immediately following the successful British siege which ends the rule of Tipu Sultan
  • The number of matches played in England continues to decline due to the impact of the Napoleonic Wars.

    • England

  • Most runs – Tom Walker 239
  • Most wickets – Thomas Lord 16

    • Horse racing

    England

  • Epsom Derby – Archduke
  • Epsom Oaks – Bellina
  • St Leger Stakes – Cockfighter

    • References

    1799 in sports Wikipedia
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