1797 in sports
# 1797 in sports

1797 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

## Boxing

Events

* 22 August — Jack Bartholomew defeated Tom Owen in 26 rounds at Moulsey Hurst to claim the Championship of England. Bartholomew held the title until 1800.

## Cricket

Events

* Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) enjoyed great success on the field, the team winning nine of its eleven matches.

England

* Most runs – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 758
* Most wickets – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 66

## Horse racing

England

* The Derby – colt by Fidget
* The Oaks – Nike
* St Leger Stakes – Lounger
