Events in Sports History in March 1896

Best 9-Wicket Haul

Mar 2 Best 9-wicket haul in cricket history; George Lohmann takes 9-28 as England beats South Africa by an innings and 197 runs in 2nd Test at Johannesburg

  • Mar 22 Charilaos Vasilakos of Greece wins 1st modern marathon in 3:18 at the Panhellenic Games
  • Mar 27 58th Grand National: Former owner David Campbell wins aboard 40/1 outsider The Soarer