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Last updated July 11, 2022

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

Boxing

Events

22 August — Jack Bartholomew defeated Tom Owen in 26 rounds at Moulsey Hurst to claim the Championship of England. Bartholomew held the title until 1800.^[1]

Cricket

Events

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) enjoyed great success on the field, the team winning nine of its eleven matches.

England

Most runs^[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 758
Most wickets^[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 66

Horse racing

England

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References

↑ Cyber Boxing Zone – Jack Bartholomew. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
1 2 Note that scorecards created in the 18th 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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[1] Cyber Boxing Zone – Jack Bartholomew. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.

[cards-2] 1 2 Note that scorecards created in the 18th 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

[3] "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.

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