October 1878 in Sports History

Events in Sport

Sports History

Oct 4 British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Scotsman Jamie Anderson wins 2nd of 3 consecutive Championships; beats Bob Kirk by 2 strokes

  • Oct 22 The first rugby match under floodlights takes place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton.

Birthdays in Sport

  • Oct 16 Maxey Long, American athlete (d. 1959)
  • Oct 17 Barlow Carkeek, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (6 Tests, 6 dismissals; Victoria), born in Walhalla, Australia (d. 1937)