1827 in sports

none 1827 sports 1827 in sports describes the year's events in world sport. Boxing Events 2 January — Peter Crawley defeats Jem Ward in 11 rounds at Royston to win the English Championship.Cyber Boxing Zone – Jem Ward. Retrieved on 6 November 2009. 4 January — Crawley announces his retirement from boxing and refuses a return bout with Ward, who thereupon reclaims the title. Cricket Events In an effort to resolve the roundarm bowling controversy, MCC agrees to the staging of three trial matches between Sussex and England. No firm conclusions are drawn in the immediate aftermath of the trials and it will be many years before roundarm is formally legalised. 4 June — Cambridge University versus Oxford University at Lord's is the inaugural University Match. It will become an annual fixture in 1838. England Most runs – Tom Marsden 308 @ 25.66 (HS 65*) Most wickets – William Ashby 29 (BB 8–?) Horse racing England 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Arab 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Turcoman The Derby – MamelukeEpsom Derby History, Winners, & Facts Britannica https://www.britannica.com/sports/Derby-horse-race www.britannica.com 20 December 2021 en The Oaks – Gulnare St. Leger Stakes – Matilda References 1827