1831 in sports
1831 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
| Years in sports: | 1828 1829 1830 1831 1832 1833 1834 |
| Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century |
| Decades: | 1800s 1810s 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s |
| Years: | 1828 1829 1830 1831 1832 1833 1834 |
Boxing
Events
- 12 July — having failed to fight him in 1829, Jem Ward finally meets Simon Byrne and wins controversially in the 33rd round. Ward reclaims the English Championship.[1]
Cricket
Events
- This season sees Kent wicket-keeper Ned Wenman rise to prominence, though initially as a batsman.
England
- Most runs – Ned Wenman 144 @ 16.00 (HS 35)
- Most wickets – William Lillywhite 40 (BB 7–?)
Horse racing
England
Rowing
Events
- C. Campbell and J. Williams compete for the first English professional sculling championship in London
The Boat Race
- The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is not held this year
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References
- Cyber Boxing Zone – Jem Ward. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
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