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{{Short description|Sports-related events of 1853}} |
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[[File:Bull_and_Bear_Fight_New_Orleans_1853.jpg | thumb | right | Spectators watch a bull and bear fight in New Orleans, 1853.]] |
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'''1853 in sports''' describes the year's events in world sport. |
'''1853 in sports''' describes the year's events in world sport. |
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==[[Baseball]]== |
==[[Baseball]]== |
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'''Events''' |
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* The New York ''Sunday Mercury'' publishes a box score for a [[New York |
* The New York ''[[Sunday Mercury (New York)|Sunday Mercury]]'' publishes a box score for a [[Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York|Knickerbockers]]–Gothams baseball match, reprinted by the ''Clipper'' a few days later |
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==[[Boxing]]== |
==[[Boxing]]== |
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'''Events''' |
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* 18 April — English champion [[Harry Broome]] defeats [[Henry Orme]] in the 31st round at Brandon to retain his title.<ref name="HB">[http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/broome-h.htm Cyber Boxing Zone – Harry Broome]. Retrieved on 8 November 2009.</ref> |
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* August — a scheduled bout between Broome and former champion [[William Perry (boxer)|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.<ref name="HB"/> |
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* 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.<ref name="JM">[http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/morrisey.htm Cyber Boxing Zone – John Morrissey]. Retrieved on 8 November 2009.</ref> |
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* Publication of the [[Revised London Prize Ring rules]] |
* Publication of the [[Revised London Prize Ring rules]] |
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'''Events''' |
'''Events''' |
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'''England''' |
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* Most runs – [[Jemmy Dean]] 372 @ 12.82 (HS 62) |
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* [[Champion County]] – [[Nottinghamshire CCC]] |
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* Most wickets – [[James Grundy (cricketer)|James Grundy]] 87 @ 10.04 (BB 8–?) |
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* Most wickets – [[James Grundy]] 87 @ 10.04 (BB 8–?) |
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==[[Horse racing]]== |
==[[Horse racing]]== |
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* [[West Australian (horse)|West Australian]] wins the English [[Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing|Triple Crown]] with a clean sweep of the 2000 Guineas, the Derby and the St Leger |
* [[West Australian (horse)|West Australian]] wins the English [[Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing|Triple Crown]] with a clean sweep of the 2000 Guineas, the Derby and the St Leger |
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'''England''' |
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* [[Grand National]] |
* [[1853 Grand National|Grand National]] – [[Peter Simple (horse)|Peter Simple]] (for the second time, having previously won in 1849) |
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* [[1,000 Guineas Stakes]] – Mentmore Lass |
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'''Flat races''' |
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* [[Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing|English Triple Crown Races]]: |
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* [[Epsom Derby|The Derby]] – [[West Australian (horse)|West Australian]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Epsom Derby {{!}} History, Winners, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/sports/Derby-horse-race |website=www.britannica.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Epsom Oaks|The Oaks]] – Catherine Hayes |
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*# [[Epsom Derby]] – [[West Australian (horse)|West Australian]] |
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* [[St. Leger Stakes]] – [[West Australian (horse)|West Australian]] |
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==[[Rowing (sport)|Rowing]]== |
==[[Rowing (sport)|Rowing]]== |
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'''The Boat Race''' |
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* The [[Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race]] is not held this year |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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Latest revision as of 23:46, 22 September 2024
1853 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Events
- The New York Sunday Mercury publishes a box score for a Knickerbockers–Gothams baseball match, reprinted by the Clipper a few days later
Events
- 18 April — English champion Harry Broome defeats Henry Orme in the 31st round at Brandon to retain his title.[1]
- 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.[1]
- 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.[2]
- Publication of the Revised London Prize Ring rules
Events
England
- Most runs – Jemmy Dean 372 @ 12.82 (HS 62)
- Most wickets – James Grundy 87 @ 10.04 (BB 8–?)
- 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 Australian[3]
- The Oaks – Catherine Hayes
- St. Leger Stakes – West Australian
The Boat Race
- The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is not held this year
References
[edit]- ^ a b Cyber Boxing Zone – Harry Broome. Retrieved on 8 November 2009.
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – John Morrissey. Retrieved on 8 November 2009.
- ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.