May 2 Ross Barnes hit 1st home run in National League May 15 2nd Kentucky Derby: Bobby Swim aboard Vagrant wins in 2:38.25 May 25 4th Preakness: G. Barbee aboard Shirley wins in 2:44.75 Apr 1876 Events in Sport by Year Jun 1876 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions