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.[1]

Cricket

Events

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

England

• Most runs[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 758
• Most wickets[2] – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 66

Horse racing

England

• The Derby – colt by Fidget[3]
• The Oaks – Nike
• St Leger Stakes – Lounger

References

1. Cyber Boxing Zone – Jack Bartholomew. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
2. 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
3. "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.