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

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[edit] American football

College championship

Events

[edit] Association football

England

Scotland

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.

[edit] Baseball

National championship

Events

[edit] Boxing

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]

[edit] Cricket

Events

England

Australia

[edit] Golf

Major tournaments

[edit] Horse racing

England

Australia

Canada

Ireland

USA

[edit] Hurling

Events

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

[edit] Lacrosse

Events

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

[edit] Rowing

The Boat Race

[edit] Rugby football

Events

[edit] Tennis

England

[edit] References

  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. ^ An unofficial seasonal title proclaimed by consensus of media and historians prior to December 1889 when the official County Championship was constituted.





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