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1853 in sports
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1853 sports
thumb | right | Spectators watch a bull and bear fight in New Orleans, 1853.
1853 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Baseball
Events
The New York Sunday Mercury publishes a box score for a Knickerbockers–Gothams baseball match, reprinted by the Clipper a few days later
Boxing
Events
18 April — English champion Harry Broome defeats Henry Orme in the 31st round at Brandon to retain his title.Cyber Boxing Zone – Harry Broome. Retrieved on 8 November 2009.
August — a scheduled bout between Broome and former champion William Perry does not come off; Broome has to pay forfeit and Perry claims the title, but his claim is not recognised and Broome retains the English Championship until 1856.
12 October — Yankee Sullivan and John Morrissey meet to decide the Heavyweight Championship of America at Boston Corners, New York. According to reports, Morrissey is "badly beaten" but Sullivan leaves the ring after the 37th round and ignores the call of "time". As a result, the referee awards the fight to Morrissey, who holds the American Championship until 1859. Sullivan does not fight again but is subsequently arrested in San Francisco and sent to jail.Cyber Boxing Zone – John Morrissey. Retrieved on 8 November 2009.
Publication of the Revised London Prize Ring rules
Cricket
Events
England
Most runs – Jemmy Dean 372 @ 12.82 (HS 62)
Most wickets – James Grundy 87 @ 10.04 (BB 8–?)
Horse racing
West Australian wins the English Triple Crown with a clean sweep of the 2000 Guineas, the Derby and the St Leger
England
Grand National – Peter Simple (for the second time, having previously won in 1849)
1,000 Guineas Stakes – Mentmore Lass
2,000 Guineas Stakes – West Australian
The Derby – West AustralianEpsom Derby History, Winners, & Facts Britannica https://www.britannica.com/sports/Derby-horse-race www.britannica.com 23 December 2021 en
The Oaks – Catherine Hayes
St. Leger Stakes – West Australian
Rowing
The Boat Race
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is not held this year
References
Category:Sports by year