May 17 7th Kentucky Derby: HOF jockey Jim McLaughlin aboard heavy favourite Hindoo wins in 2:40.00 May 21 US National Lawn Tennis Association is established in NYC, New York May 27 9th Preakness: T Costello aboard Saunterer wins in 2:40.5 Mar 1881 Events in Sport by Year Jun 1881 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions