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  2. BOXERS AND THEIR DOINGS.

    That letter last week anent his negotiations with Cocker Tweedic for a match proved a veritable lyddite shell in the Rocks boy's camp. Tom Christian and the crack ...

    Article : 706 words
  3. JIM RICHARDSON GOES DOWN AGAIN.

    Late in December, at the Standard Theatre, Gateshead (England), Jim Richardson, of Sydney, and Jack Thompson, of Newcastle, met to contest the best of 20 ...

    Article : 487 words
  4. THE TWEEDIE-GAFFNEY TROUBLE.

    This communication wants no introduction:—Friend "Amateur,"—I see by last issue of your paper that stiff Ga[?]ncy is trying to roast me by ...

    Article : 718 words
  5. GREAT GLOVE CONTEST.

    Notwithstanding tho intensely cold weather, there was a fairly largo gathering it tho Coney Island Sporting Club, Now York, on January 1, to witness the contest ...

    Article : 226 words
  6. BATTLES OF THE PAST

    After Spring's battle with Stringer, he was so elated that he felt nothing short of the Champion's belt would satisfy his ambition, and he was all anxiety to get ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,179 words
  7. WRESTLING IN JAPAN

    Introductory measures, which were getting rather monotonous, they swaggered around the ring as if they had overcome Ceasar. .. Again on their haunches, and then by some ...

    Article : 1,057 words
  8. SATURDAY'S RESULTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 426 words
  9. PETER FELIX'S MODEST MANAGER.

    The following, clipped from a sketch of the career of Billy M'Clain published in Queensland "Sportsman," should be interesting especially to Bill Doherty. Billy ...

    Article : 462 words
  10. ROCKDALE CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 179 words
  11. THE MARQUIS OF QUEENSBERRY DEAD.

    The following cablegram was published in Sydney on Friday last:—LONDON, Thursday.—The death is announced of the Marcuis of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 451 words
  12. DRUMMOYNE CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 137 words
  13. MELBOURNE BOXING.

    There was a packed house at the Democratic Club on Monday night last, when Peter Murphy and Ned Cullen met in a 20 rounds contest for a purse of £50. ...

    Article : 119 words
  14. SWIMMING IN QUEENSLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,026 words
  15. HOLLO AND HARDEN

    Rollo and Harden met at tho Golden Gate Athletic, Club on Saturday night to box the best of twenty rounds, but there was no best. They finished up evenly after ...

    Article : 378 words
  16. RYAN STOPS M'GOWAN.

    There was a free and full house at Nathan's on Saturday night, when Bill Ryan and Joe 'M'Gowan met in a ten rounds contest. ...

    Article : 298 words
  17. AT THE METROPOLITAN.

    Casey and Frost fought a most exciting battle at the Metropolitan Athletic Club last night. Conditions called for the best of 20 rounds, and the engagement lasted ...

    Article : 400 words
  18. AT THE GOLDEN GATE.

    Golden Gate Athletic Club's 8st 71b Novice Tourney went through its final stages on Wednesday night last. There was a big crowd of spectators. ...

    Article : 223 words
  19. HOW DAVID ST. JOHN (THE WELSH BOXER) DIED.

    Private J. Argent, of the 3rd Grenadiers, in a letter to his parents at Swansea, says: "At the battle of Belmont we fought hand to hand. I was just behind David St. John ...

    Article : 109 words
  20. PRESTON AND BURNS.

    Next Saturday night will bo the mooting of Fred Preston and Bob Burns, of the, Wimmera. Burns is a tall, fine-made fellow, and those Who know him say that he ...

    Article : 58 words
  21. WALSH AND WILSON.

    Next Saturday night week will be the meeting of 'Micko Walsh and Dido Wilson, They will box tab best of twenty rounds. ...

    Article : 6 words
  22. TWEEDIE AND HEGARTY.

    It will be remembered that in last, week's "Referee" 1 stated Hegarty wanted Tweedle to fight at 9st—give or take 21b—and Tweedle stuck out for catch weights. ...

    Article : 231 words
  23. PETER NEWTON.

    Peter Newton who has been in the Melbourne Hospital suffering from rheumatic gout has so far recovered that he left the institution on Thursday last. ...

    Article : 25 words
  24. RANDWICK AND COOGEE CLUB.

    Randwick and Coogee Swimming Club's 81yds, (three lengths of the basin) Handicap, contested at the Coogee Aquarium Baths on Wednesday evening, results as ...

    Article : 616 words
  25. NEWCASTLE NOTES.

    H. Bennett of Maitland and Dick Ellis, of Sydney have signed articles to fight the best of twenty rounds in Maitland next month for a stake of £25 aside. Both men ...

    Article : 135 words
  26. THE SEVEN-STONERS.

    Bill Dowling of North Brisbane, writes:—Dear "Amateur,"—Just a fow lines in reply to challenges published last week. I am prepared to meet Smith, Watson, or ...

    Article : 84 words
  27. RINGS SHOULD BE PADDED.

    Referring to a recent fight in America, where one of the contestants died after the fight, John L.Sullivan says: A man walking carefully across the street may be ...

    Article : 318 words
  28. OTTO CRIBB AGAIN.

    Otto Cribb and Ned Burden will fight the best of twenty rounds at tho Golden Gate Athletic Club on Saturday night next. Both man are as fit as can be, and as there ...

    Article : 90 words
  29. THE GOLDEN GATE AND THE BUSHMEN'S FUND.

    The Golden Gate Club's AssauLt-at-Arms, in aid of the Bushmen's Contingent Fund, will take place on Monday night next. The programme arranged is an excellent one. ...

    Article : 592 words
  30. SHARKEY AND JEFFRIES AS GLADIATORS.

    Tom Sharkey and Jim Jeffries are doing the gladiatorial act in a Now York theatre. The boxing poses in particular tickle the fancy of the sailor. ...

    Article : 185 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 96 words
  32. DAN O'CONNELL TO PHILLIPS.

    Writing from Burraga on Monday last, our old friend, Dan O'Connell, says:—"Dear 'Amateur'.—In reply to Phillips challenge from Cobar, I am prepared to ...

    Article : 54 words
  33. Advertising

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    Advertising : 41 words
  34. Advertising

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    Advertising : 81 words
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