1808 in sports
Sports-related events of 1808
Overview of the events of 1808 in sports
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1808 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing
Events
- 10 May — John Gully successfully defends his English title by defeating Bob Gregson in 24 rounds at Woburn. Gully announces his retirement later in the year.
- 8 October — Tom Cribb defeats Bob Gregson in 23 rounds at Moulsey Hurst to win the English championship following John Gully's retirement.[1]
Cricket
Events
- George Osbaldeston makes his debut in first-class cricket.
England
- Most runs[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 379 (HS 100)
- Most wickets[2] – Thomas Howard and Lord Frederick Beauclerk 16 apiece
Horse racing
England
- The Derby – Pan[3]
- The Oaks – Morel
- St Leger Stakes – Petronius
References
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopaedia. Retrieved on 24 October 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.
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