1781 in sports
1781 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Archery[edit]
Events
- Foundation of the Toxophilite Society at Leicester Square, London; it later gained royal patronage and became the Royal Toxophilite Society in 1787.
Boxing[edit]
Events
- Unknown.
Cricket[edit]
Events
- The Hambledon Club abandoned its traditional home at Broadhalfpenny Down after the members decided it was "too remote" and relocated to Windmill Down just outside Hambledon village
England
- Most runs[1] – James Aylward 319
- Most wickets[1] – Lamborn 27
Horse racing[edit]
England
- The Derby – Young Eclipse[2]
- The Oaks – Faith
- St Leger Stakes – Serina
References[edit]
- ^ a b 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.