Mar 1 10th Grand National: Capt. Josey Little aboard 12/1 Chandler wins; race marred by fatal falls of 3 competitors Jun 6 New York Yacht Club holds its first annual regatta; won by the schooner Carnelia Sep 18 Baseball rules 1st baseman can tag base for out instead of runner 1847 Events in Sport by Year 1849 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions