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BASEBALL

World Series - New York NL defeats St Louis AA 6 games to 4.

BOAT RACE

Oxford And Cambridge Boat Race - Cambridge

FOOTBALL (SOCCER)

England

The Football League is founded; twelve teams are organised in a single division.

FA Cup - West Bromwich Albion beat Preston North End 2-0.

April 7 - Tinsley Lindley scores in his ninth consecutive England game, a Record that still stands.

Barnet Football Club founded.

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