Events in Sport May 18 6th Kentucky Derby: George Lewis aboard Fonso wins in 2:37.5 May 28 8th Preakness: L Hughes aboard Grenada wins in 2:40.5 May 31 League of American Wheelmen (1st US bicycle association), forms in Newport, Rhode Island 1879 Sports History by Year 1881 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions