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{{Short description|Sports-related events of 1824}} |
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'''1824 in sports''' describes the year's events in world sport. |
'''1824 in sports''' describes the year's events in world sport. |
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| year=1824 |
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==[[Boxing]]== |
==[[Boxing]]== |
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'''Events''' |
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* 7 January and 8 June — [[Tom Spring]] twice defends his English title against the Irish challenger [[Jack Langan]], the first bout taking place at Worcester and the second at Warwick. Both fights are very long and Spring wins them in the 77th and 76th round respectively. After the second fight, Spring announces his retirement from the ring.<ref>[http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/spring-t.htm Cyber Boxing Zone – Tom Spring]. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.</ref> |
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* [[23 June]] – the vacant English title is claimed by [[Tom Cannon]] after a 17-round victory over Josh Hudson. |
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* 23 June — the vacant English title is claimed by [[Tom Cannon (boxer)|Tom Cannon]] after a 17-round victory over Josh Hudson.<ref name="TC">[http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/cannon.htm Cyber Boxing Zone – Tom Cannon]. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.</ref> |
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* 23 November — Cannon's title is confirmed when he defeats Josh Hudson again, this time in the 16th round.<ref name="TC"/> |
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==[[Cricket]]== |
==[[Cricket]]== |
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'''Events''' |
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* [[Gentlemen v Players]] is an odds game with 14 on the Gentlemen team, but the Players still win by 103 runs. |
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* [[Champion County]] – ''no inter-county matches held '' |
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'''England''' |
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* Most runs – [[James Saunders (cricketer)|James Saunders]] with 267 @ 24.27 |
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* Most runs<ref name="cards">Note that scorecards created in the first quarter of the 19th century are not necessarily accurate or complete; therefore any summary of runs, wickets or catches can only represent the '''known''' totals and the missing data prevents effective computation of averages</ref> – [[James Saunders (cricketer)|James Saunders]] 267 (HS 92) |
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* Most wickets |
* Most wickets<ref name="cards"/> – [[Thomas Flavel]] 31 (BB 7–?) |
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==[[Horse racing]]== |
==[[Horse racing]]== |
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'''England''' |
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* [[1,000 Guineas Stakes]] – [[Cobweb (horse)|Cobweb]] |
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* [[Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing|English Triple Crown Races]]: |
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* [[2,000 Guineas Stakes]] – Schahriar |
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* [[Epsom Derby|The Derby]] – [[Cedric (racehorse)|Cedric]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Epsom Derby {{!}} History, Winners, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/sports/Derby-horse-race |website=www.britannica.com |access-date=20 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
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*# [[Epsom Derby]] – Cedric |
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* [[Epsom Oaks|The Oaks]] – [[Cobweb (horse)|Cobweb]] |
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* [[St. Leger Stakes]] – [[Jerry (St Leger winner)|Jerry]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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{{Sports by year to 1850}} |
{{Sports by year to 1850}} |
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[[Category:Sports by year|1824]] |
[[Category:Sports by year|1824]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:28, 10 July 2022
1824 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Events
- 7 January and 8 June — Tom Spring twice defends his English title against the Irish challenger Jack Langan, the first bout taking place at Worcester and the second at Warwick. Both fights are very long and Spring wins them in the 77th and 76th round respectively. After the second fight, Spring announces his retirement from the ring.[1]
- 23 June — the vacant English title is claimed by Tom Cannon after a 17-round victory over Josh Hudson.[2]
- 23 November — Cannon's title is confirmed when he defeats Josh Hudson again, this time in the 16th round.[2]
Events
- Gentlemen v Players is an odds game with 14 on the Gentlemen team, but the Players still win by 103 runs.
England
- Most runs[3] – James Saunders 267 (HS 92)
- Most wickets[3] – Thomas Flavel 31 (BB 7–?)
England
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Cobweb
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Schahriar
- The Derby – Cedric[4]
- The Oaks – Cobweb
- St. Leger Stakes – Jerry
References
[edit]- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – Tom Spring. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
- ^ a b Cyber Boxing Zone – Tom Cannon. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
- ^ a b Note that scorecards created in the first quarter of the 19th century are not necessarily accurate or complete; therefore any summary of runs, wickets or catches can only represent the known totals and the missing data prevents effective computation of averages
- ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.