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1893 in sports

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John Verrall with a racehorse at Eagle Farm, Brisbane

1893 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

College championship

Events

Argentina

Bohemia

England

Portugal

  • 28 September – foundation of F.C. Porto as Football Club do Porto

Scotland

National championship

  • Beginning in 1893, the National League's championship pennant is awarded to the first–place club in the standings at the end of the season. The Boston Beaneaters takes the 1893 title and there is no post–season play–off series.

Events

  • The pitcher's rubber replaces the box and the effective distance from home plate increases from 55 feet to 60 feet, 6 inches.

Events

Events

Lineal world champions[2]

Events

England

Australia

India

West Indies

Major tournaments

Other tournaments

England

Australia

Canada

Ireland

USA

Events

The Boat Race

Home Nations Championship

Events

Speed Skating World Championships

England

France

USA

America's Cup

References

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  1. ^ Cyber Boxing Zone – Jack McAuliffe. Retrieved on 13 November 2009.
  2. ^ "Cyber Boxing Zone". Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
  3. ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 29 December 2021.