1802 in sports
Sports-related events of 1802
Overview of the events of 1802 in sports
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1802 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing
Events
- 20 August — Jem Belcher successfully defends his English title by defeating Joe Berks in 13 rounds at "Hanover Spa" in London.[1]
Cricket
Events
- E. H. Budd makes his debut in first-class cricket.
England
- Most runs[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 106 (HS 54)
- Most wickets[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 7
Horse racing
England
- The Derby – Tyrant[3]
- The Oaks – Scotia
- St Leger Stakes – Orville
References
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – Jem Belcher. Retrieved on 7 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.