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'''1824 in sports''' describes the year's events in world sport. |
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==[[Boxing]]== |
==[[Boxing]]== |
Revision as of 19:31, 14 August 2009
1824 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
- 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.
- 23 June – the vacant English title is claimed by Tom Cannon after a 17-round victory over Josh Hudson.
- 23 November – Cannon's title is confirmed when he defeats Josh Hudson again, this time in the 16th round.
Events
Honours – England
- Champion County – no inter-county matches held
- Most runs – James Saunders 267 @ 24.27 (HS 92)
- Most wickets – Thomas Flavel 31 (BB 7–?)
Flat races
- English Triple Crown Races:
- 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Schahriar
- Epsom Derby – Cedric
- St. Leger Stakes – Jerry
References