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1879 in sports

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1879 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

College championship

Events

International

  • 5 April — James F. M. Prinsep of Clapham Rovers becomes England's youngest international player at the age of 17 years and 252 when he makes his debut (and only appearance) for England against Scotland. The record stands for more than 123 years until broken by Wayne Rooney in 2003.

England

Scotland

Australia

  • The Hobart Cricketer's Club play a football match under English Association Rules. The game was a return match for one that was played under Australian (Victorian at the time) Rules.

National championship

Events

Events

  • John J. Dwyer defeats former champion Jimmy Elliott in 12 rounds at Long Point, Canada, and then claims the Heavyweight Championship of America due to the continued inactivity of current champion Joe Goss and the main challenger Paddy Ryan. His claim is not recognised. Subsequently, Dwyer becomes involved in a bar room brawl with Ryan in New York City.[1]
  • John L. Sullivan turns professional and wins his first five known fights.[2]

Events

England

Australia

Major tournaments

England

Australia

Canada

Ireland

USA

Events

  • The Irish Hurling Union formalises the sport for the first time.

Events

  • The U.S. Amateur Lacrosse Association is formed and adopts the Canadian rules.

The Boat Race

Events

England

World

  • The 3rd pre-open era 1879 Men's Tennis tour gets underway 12 tournaments are staged this year between 2 June – 28 December 1879.

References

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  1. ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – John J Dwyer. Retrieved on 12 November 2009.
  2. ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – John L Sullivan. Retrieved on 12 November 2009.
  3. ^ A semi-official seasonal title proclaimed by media consensus prior to December 1889 when the official County Championship is constituted.
  4. ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.