1847 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Baseball Events Army of occupation plays baseball in Santa Barbara, California, alienating the local people.Protoball 1847.7. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
Boxing Events William Thompson retains the Championship of England but there is no record of any fights involving him in 1847.Cyber Boxing Zone – Bendigo. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
Cricket Events William Clarke's All-England Eleven (AEE), formed in 1846, becomes a major attraction and plays numerous matches throughout England England Most runs – Nicholas Felix 591 @ 28.14 (HS 113) Most wickets – William Hillyer 134 @ 16.15 (BB 8–?)
Football Events Another set of public school rules is created at Harrow which, like Eton, plays the "dribbling game".
Horse racing England Grand National – Mathew 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Clementina 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Conyngham The Derby – Cossack The Oaks – Miami St. Leger Stakes – Van Tromp
Rowing The Boat Race The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is not held this year
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