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  2. ATHLETIC DOINGS.

    There war a crowded house at the [?]berman Hall on Monday night to witness the eight round contest, Marquis of Queensberry Rules, between Jack Burke and Peter ...

    Article : 1,565 words
  3. BURKE AND SLAVIN.

    Yesterday the following wire was received from Slavin, who had arrived at Hobart:-- "Will arrive by [?] Thursday afternoon. Will be pres[?]red to meet Burke or any ...

    Article : 99 words
  4. THE RECENT GLOVE CONTEST

    On Thursday morning at the Dandenong Police Court, Peter Roland, Patrick Ca[?] Peter Newton, and Luke Keegan, were charged, the two first named with un[?]fully assaulting. ...

    Article : 391 words
  5. DEMPSEY CHALLENGES MITCHELL.

    The New York Star 12th March contains the following:-- The remit of the Sullivan Mitchell fight has renewed interest in a contest which has long been talked of between the ...

    Article : 125 words
  6. Six Days Go-as-you-Please.

    This event, to take place at the Hibernian Hall commencing Monday, 4th June, is commencing to attract the attention of the sporting public. Owing to the large number of ...

    Article : 140 words
  7. A Reply.

    Mr. M. Buchanan, Quambatook, writes Please allow me to ray a few words re Mr. Doagal M'Arthur, of Walgonia, challenging me from 100 yards to one ...

    Article : 125 words
  8. PAYING OVER THE STAKES.

    There was a large crowd in and outside at Beach's Hotel last night, when the stake were paid over to Peter Kemp, who received in addition a handsome cold watch from Mr M. ...

    Article : 261 words
  9. Benalla Carnival.

    The following in to hand:-- At a meeting of the committee of the Benalla Grand Athletic Carnival it was decided to reduce the nominations for the Professional Bicycle Race to 7s 6d. ...

    Article : 137 words
  10. Death of a Famous Wrestler.

    An inquest was held at Salford on 29th March on the body of James Armstrong, aged fifty three, a once famous Cumberland wrestler, Latterly he had kept the Crown [?] a noted. ...

    Article : 78 words
  11. Baseballers Coming.

    For some time past there has been considerable talk of a baseball team coming from America. The following is an account of the route fo teh team coming with the President of ...

    Article : 356 words
  12. Morris and Williams.

    On Saturday night, At the Apollo Athletic Hall. W. Williams, the heavy weight Sydney boxer, and Morris boxed eight rounds, Marquis of Queensberry for a division, of the gate. ...

    Article : 218 words
  13. Gone to Broken Hill.

    On Friday morning Peter [?]land and Pat Carroll left for Broken Hill. On Wednesday night the latter took his benefit at the Apollo Athletic Hall. There was a good house and a ...

    Article : 96 words
  14. THE HANLAN AND TRICKETT ROWING MATCH.

    The final stake in the Hanlan and Trickett match will be wired to the stakeholder to-day, and the match will now be rowed on 13th June. Hanlan will leave for Rockhampton, in ...

    Article : 757 words
  15. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    When Beach defeated Hanlan on the Nepean on 26th November, and, on retiring, handed over the championship to his quond[?] trainer, Peter Kemp even those who did not condemn ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 4,426 words
  16. Kilrain to Lees.

    Kihain has issued a challenge to Tom Lees to meat him for L1000 a side. He will allow the Australian L100. and will box with 3oz gloves, while Lees may use 1 oz. ...

    Article : 33 words
  17. Taking Down a Deposit.

    Mr M. J. Curtain writes from Sandhurst that as there is no likelihood of a match between Connor and Thomas he will take down his deposit. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. Miller as Champion Athlete.

    Under data Hobart, 1st May, a correspondent writes:-- Being a constant reader of your valuable paper and a lovers of fair play also, I would like to take exception, to a few remarks. ...

    Article : 497 words
  19. Apollo Athletic Hall

    Next Saturday night, at the above hall, Flanagan and Smart will settle a "slight mis understanding" in an eight round contest, Marquis of Queensberry rules. In addition the ...

    Article : 38 words
  20. Sir Joseph Banks Handioan

    Mr. J. Murtough, the secretary, writes:-- I have sent yon same post as this small parcel of entry forme, which I would thank you to hand over to any of the peds who may apply ...

    Article : 92 words
  21. A Sensational Match

    A sensati[?]nal match against time took place at Newmarket (England) on 29 the March on the Fordham road, Mr. C. W. L. Bulpett (late Oxford University) had taken L500 to L200 ...

    Article : 139 words
  22. Pringle and Tilden.

    A foot race for L5 a side took place recently between T. Pringle and W. Tilden, the fatter a Booligal runner. The local man's chances were considered much the better. And the ...

    Article : 86 words
  23. Athletics in Adelaide.

    There was a splendid house at Roachock's on Saturday, there being scarcely standing room on the stage Roachock and Christol finished their wresting match, and the local man's ...

    Article : 354 words
  24. OUR SAN FRANCISCO LETTER.

    I send you an account of a fight between Fitzpatrick, the Australian, and Jack Corre[?] a fighter of this city. It was a grant contest, In the fourth round Fitzpatrick. ...

    Article : 719 words
  25. Amateur Match Against Time.

    A genuine sporting event wan decided at the South Loudon Harriers' Grounds of Ballia[?] 28th March, when that veteran athlete, C. H. Paine, proved successful in winning a cup on a ...

    Article : 466 words
  26. An Explanation.

    The following letter is to hand:-- Kindly publish the following contradictions to W. H. Henderson's statement in your issue' of 5th ult.:-- The competitors in the ...

    Article : 293 words
  27. POULTRY FOR AUSTRALIA.

    Some weeks ago the Fanciers' Gazette mentioned that an Australian gentleman was in England for the purpose of purchasing stock, and we are glad to say they be has secured ...

    Article : 284 words
  28. Sale Athletic Club.

    A general meeting of the Sale Gymnasium and Athletic Club was held recently. The president, Mr J. Campbell, occupied the chair. Sergent Major Jeffrey was unanimouslsy ...

    Article : 129 words
  29. The Old Style and the New.

    The following letter appeared in the London Sportsman of 28th March:-- I, JaMES Mace, the real retired Champion of the World, in order to show the difference ...

    Article : 133 words
  30. Tait v. M'Arthur.

    An Exchange states that the hop step, and [?] contest between Tait, of L[?]lale, and M'Arthur, of Tarray[?] is to take place on West Melbourne Crickets Ground on ...

    Article : 50 words
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