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1831 in sports
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1831 sports
1831 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing
Events
12 July — having failed to fight him in 1829, Jem Ward finally meets Simon Byrne and wins controversially in the 33rd round. Ward reclaims the English Championship.Cyber Boxing Zone – Jem Ward. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
Cricket
Events
This season sees Kent wicket-keeper Ned Wenman rise to prominence, though initially as a batsman.
England
Most runs – Ned Wenman 144 @ 16.00 (HS 35)
Most wickets – William Lillywhite 40 (BB 7–?)
Horse racing
England
1,000 Guineas Stakes – Galantine
2,000 Guineas Stakes – Riddlesworth
The Derby – SpanielEpsom Derby History, Winners, & Facts Britannica https://www.britannica.com/sports/Derby-horse-race www.britannica.com 21 December 2021 en
The Oaks – Oxygen
St. Leger Stakes – Chorister
Rowing
Events
C. Campbell and J. Williams compete for the first English professional sculling championship in London
The Boat Race
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is not held this year
References
Category:Sports by year