1832 in sports
overview of sports-related events during the year of 1832
1832 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing
Events
25 June — Jem Ward announces his retirement when challenged by James Burke for his English title. Ward nevertheless refuses to concede the title.
Cricket
Events
27 March — death of James Saunders (29) who had been ill with consumption for the last two years. Scores and Biographies states that he was a "great batsman" who "had scarcely reached his prime".
England
Most runs – Fuller Pilch 287 @ 31.88 (HS 50)
Most wickets – William Lillywhite 71 (BB 6–?)
Horse racing
England
1,000 Guineas Stakes – Galata
2,000 Guineas Stakes – Archibald
The Derby – St. Giles
The Oaks – Galata
St.
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