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  2. INTERNATIONAL GLOVE CONTEST.

    In a day or two articles will be signed for a glove contest, right rounds, Marquis of Queensberry, between Jack Burke, the "Irish Lad," and Peter Newton. They are ...

    Article : 198 words
  3. ATHLETIC DOINGS.

    On Saturday afternoon, at the Opera House, Sam Mathews and Andre Christal wrestled their second match in Melbourne. The conditions were the best of three ...

    Article : 1,023 words
  4. ENGLISH ATHLETIC NOTES.

    Sportsmen are being gradually forced to the conviction that Sullivan it not only being badly treated, but that our champion, Smith, has neither toe bravery nor boldness commonly ...

    Article : 1,553 words
  5. SLAVIN IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Slavin writes from Wellington (N.Z.), under dare 16th March:-- Since my last tetter to THE SPORTSMAN I have been disappointed as regards Laing. ...

    Article : 1,373 words
  6. Easter Monday Sports.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 5,430 words
  7. Getting into Condition.

    As will be seen in the foregoing cross-head Newton and Burke are to box eight rounds in four weeks, consequently no time can be cut to waste if both are to be in condition. As ...

    Article : 868 words
  8. The Williamson Handicaps.

    Entries for the 130 yards Sheffield Handicap and Five Mile Handicap close at 139 Lonsdale street east next Saturday. The Warehousemen's Ground has been secured for the 16th, ...

    Article : 38 words
  9. Twenty - four Hours' Walking

    The second of a series of matches arranged by tbe Australian walker, Joc Scott, was brought to a conclusion to-night (Saturday) says the London Referee, of 20th February, at ...

    Article : 877 words
  10. Grocers' Assistants' Sports.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 138 words
  11. A Grievance.

    W. H. Henderson writes:--I wish to ask your opinion about the walking match which took place at the Stawell sports on Monday last. Before the race started. Mr Burton ...

    Article : 192 words
  12. STAWELL EASTER SPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 798 words
  13. Bishop and Dawson.

    Jack Bishop writes:--I accept Jack Dawson's challenge to box eight rounds, Marquis of Queensberry rules, for a purse of money, and I request him, if he means ...

    Article : 81 words
  14. The Disputed Hurling Match.

    At a meeting of the committee of the recent St. Patrick's sports, held on 28th March, says the Bendigo Independent, a lengthy report was received from the umpire, who ...

    Article : 762 words
  15. Geelong Sports.

    A splendid list of entries has been received for the sports to be held in Geelong on the 21st inst, in connection with the Eight Hours' Anniversary demonstration (says the ...

    Article : 197 words
  16. Poulteney and King.

    Next Saturday night, at the Apollo Athletic Hall, Jack King and Poultency, the English boxer, are to box eight rounds Marquis of Queensberry. The boxers are announced to be ...

    Article : 46 words
  17. Beating the Record.

    James Albert, a Philadelphian, aged 36, undertook to run for 140 hours; his rests amounted to 19 hours and 21 minutes; and he covered 621 miles and 1330 yards, defeating ...

    Article : 42 words
  18. Victor's Athletic Hall.

    At the above hall to-night, Huntsman, of Port Melbourne, and Kenny, of South Melbourne, are to box eight rounds, Marquis of Queensberry. The purse is subscribed by ...

    Article : 41 words
  19. Pluto and Griffo.

    Griffo has been communicated with as regards his match with Pluto, but up to the time of going to press no answer had been received. It is expected, however, that a ...

    Article : 52 words
  20. Complimentary Benefit to Tom Cannon.

    Last week it was announced that a complimentary benefit was to be tendered Tom Cannon, the well-known Gr[?]co-Roman wrestler. It has now been settled that this will come off ...

    Article : 92 words
  21. The Revival of Pugilism.

    In the House of Commons on Monday, 19th February, Mr. Howell will ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, cays our London [?] whether his attention has ...

    Article : 114 words
  22. The Stranger v. Agar.

    Next Monday week Victor will give a [?] of L15 to be boxed. for at his hall by "The Stranger" and Agar, eight rounds, Marq[?] of Queensbeery. Agar is the boxer who won ...

    Article : 41 words
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