1838 in sports
# 1838 in sports

1838 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

## Boxing

Events

* 3 April — in his return fight with Ben Caunt, William "Bendigo" Thompson is disqualified in the 75th round for going down without being struck.
* Caunt claims the English Championship after defeating Bendigo but is not recognised because of the prior claim of James Burke, who has now returned to England from America; meanwhile, Jem Ward continues his refusal to formally surrender the title even though he has long retired.
* Publication of the London Prize Ring Rules of 1838 which succeed and are built upon the Broughton Rules of 1743.

## Cricket

Events

* Melbourne Cricket Club is founded; it is generally regarded as the oldest sporting club in Australia

England

* Most runs – Charles Taylor 339 @ 16.95 (HS 73)
* Most wickets – James Cobbett 71 (BB 8–?)

## Football

Events

* A pupil at Rugby School called Jem Mackie is noted for his "running in" ability and this is understood to be the equivalent of try scoring, which is evidence of a distinct handling game.

## Horse racing

England

* Grand National – Sir William
* 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Barcarolle
* 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Grey Momus
* The Derby – Amato
* The Oaks – Industry
* St. Leger Stakes – Don John

## Rowing

The Boat Race

* The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is not held this year

Other

* In the U.S. six men of Providence, Rhode Island establish the Narragansett Boat Club on the tidal Seekonk River.
