May 1896 in Sport

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Events in Sport

  • May 6 22nd Kentucky Derby: Willie Simms aboard Ben Brush wins in 2:07.75
  • May 8 Yorkshire Cricket all out for 887 against Warwickshire
  • May 26 1st American intercollegiate bicycle race, Manhattan Beach, NY
  • May 30 1st car accident occurs, Henry Wells hits a cyclist in NYC

Birthdays in Sport

  • May 13 Charles F Pahud de Mortanges, Dutch equestrian (Olympic gold 1928, 32)
  • May 28 Warren Giles, baseball's National League president