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BOAT RACE

Oxford And Cambridge Boat Race - Oxford

Four oarsmen from Saint John, New Brunswick , Canada win the World Championship in Paris, France becoming Canada's first World Champions and earning the nick-name the " Paris Crew ".

BOXING

Marquess Of Queensberry Rules published

FOOTBALL (SOCCER)

Youdan Cup , the first organised football tournament, is held.

First Belmont Stakes won by Ruthless

LACROSSE

W. George Beers, a Canadian dentist, codifides lacrosse.

First lacrosse game using W. George Beers' rules, played at Upper Canada College , who lose to the Toronto Cricket Club by a score of _ 3-1.

BIRTHS

March 29 - Cy Young - American baseball player