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Last updated July 11, 2022

1798 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Boxing

Events

Jack Bartholomew retained his English Championship title but no fights involving him are recorded in 1798.^[1]

Cricket

Events

With inter-county fixtures not being played again until 1825, the records show a considerable increase in matches played by town clubs rather than county teams.

England

Most runs^[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 369
Most wickets^[2] – Thomas Boxall 42

Horse racing

England

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References

↑ Cyber Boxing Zone. 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. 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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