1828 in sports
1828 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
| Years in sports: | 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 1831 |
| Centuries: | 18th century · 19th century · 20th century |
| Decades: | 1790s 1800s 1810s 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s |
| Years: | 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 1831 |
Boxing
Events
Cricket
Events
- Following the roundarm trial matches in 1827, MCC modifies Rule 10 of the Laws of Cricket to permit the bowler's hand to be raised as high as the elbow. An impasse results as, in practice, Sussex bowlers William Lillywhite and Jem Broadbridge continue to bowl at shoulder height and the umpires do not no-ball them.
England
- Most runs – Jem Broadbridge 316 @ 19.75 (HS 71)
- Most wickets – Jem Broadbridge 46 (BB 5–?)
Horse racing
England
Rowing
Events
- Anthony Brown, a Tyneside boat builder, develops the first crude riggers on rowing boats for racing.
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References
- Cyber Boxing Zone – Jem Ward. Retrieved on 6 November 2009.
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