See also:17th century in sports, 1750s in sports and the list of 'years in sports'. See also: Pre 17th century in sports, Early 18th century in sports and the list of years in sports. Events 1625 - Puritans in England pass a law prohibiting the playing of unlawful sports Football 1602 - Richard Carew attempts to introduce some laws to football, prohibiting the charging players below the... See also: Early 18th century in sports, 1760s in sports and the list of years in sports. Cricket Believed to be the founding date of Hambledon Cricket Club (1750) Golf First codified Rules of Golf published by the St Andrews Golfers - later the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (1754) Births... This page indexes the individual year in sports pages. ...
Cricket
1709 - First match played between English counties.
// Events January 12 - Two-month freezing period begins in France - The coast of the Atlantic and Seine River freeze, crops fail and at least 24. ... // Events The third French and Indian War, known as King Georges War, breaks out at Port Royal, Nova Scotia The First Saudi State founded by Mohammed Ibn Saud Prague occupied by Prussian armies Ongoing events War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) Births January 10 - Thomas Mifflin, fifth President... The laws of cricket are a set of rules framed by the Marylebone Cricket Club which serve to standardise the format of cricket matches across the world to ensure uniformity and fairness. ...
Rowing
1716 - The first race for the right to wear Doggett's Coat and Badge is held among the professional watermen in London. The course runs four miles and five furlongs (7443 m) from London Bridge to Chelsea, and is established as an annual event continuing into the 21st century.
The 18thcentury is generally known as the quietist period in Quaker history.
The early period of Quakerism was marked by a very vigorous vocal ministry, including lengthy sermons expounding upon Truth as laid out in the scriptures and opened to Friends by the Holy Spirit.
The 18thcentury was also a time of discernment and challenge for American Quakers about Friends testimonies relating to the social, economic and political structures of society.
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