1858 in sport

Chronology of the sport

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Oar

Billiards

  • April 12th. Michael Phelan becomes the first champion of billiards (recognized) of the United States while asserting himself vis-a-vis Ralph Benjamin with Détroit.

Baseball

  • July 20th. First paying entries for a match of baseball in the United States. 1.500 spectators pay 50 hundreds each one to attend the victory of the New York All Stars over Brooklyn, 22-18.
  • October 22nd. The New York Mutuals gain the 2nd championship of baseball of the NABBP with 11 victories and 1 defeat.

Cricket

Australian Football

  • August 7th. Foundation of the Melbourne Football Club.

Water tournaments

Equestrian sport

  • England: Beadsman gains the Derby of Epsom.
  • England: Little Charley gains the Grand National.
  • France: Ventre Saint Gray gains the Prix of the Jockey Club.
  • France: Star of North gains the Prix of Diane.

Births

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