Events in world sport through the years 1726 to 1730.
Boxing Events – Jack Broughton begins fighting professional boxing matches in London venues. He defeated several opponents from 1726 to 1732 and became one of the favorites of James Figg. 6 June 1727 – James Figg and Gravesend pipe-maker Ned Sutton fight a much-publicised match attended by more than 1,000 spectators. May 1730 – James Figg and Ned Sutton fought in two exhibition bouts.
Cricket
Events 1727 — Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond was involved in the creation of Articles of Agreement to establish the rules under which two matches were played, the first time that a set of rules is known to have been put in writing.McCann, pp. 6–7. 1728 — the earliest known instance of a county team (i.e., Kent) being acclaimed for its superiority over its rivals suggests the origin of the unofficial Champion County title.Waghorn, p. 7. 1729 — the earliest known innings victory was achieved and 1729 is the date of the oldest known cricket bat still in existence.Bowen, p. 263.
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