1792 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing
Events
- "Big Ben" Brain retained his English Championship title but he became ill with cirrhosis of the liver and did not fight again. He died of the disease in April 1794.
Cricket
Events
- During a minor match in Sheffield, the first known instance is recorded of a batsman being given out for obstructing the field. John Shaw, who had scored 7, has his dismissal recorded as "run out of the ground to hinder a catch".
England
- Most runs – Tom Walker 542 (HS 107)
- Most wickets – Thomas Boxall 46
Horse racing
England
- The Derby – John Bull
- The Oaks – Volante
- St Leger Stakes – Tartar
References
- Cyber Boxing Zone – Ben Brain. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
- ^ Note that scorecards created in the 18th century are not necessarily accurate or complete; therefore any summary of runs, wickets or catches can only represent the known totals and the missing data prevents effective computation of averages
- "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
Sports by year (until 1850) | |
---|---|
This year in sport article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |