Peter Boland and Jack Hall are in active training for their eight round match to take place on Monday, 6th August, Negotiations are in progress for the hire of suitable ...
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Article : 47 wordsSIR,--I hereby challenge to wrestle any middle weight Graeco-Roman wrestler in Victoria, best two in three or three in five falls, for all the takings of the house, ...
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Sportsman (Melbourne, Vic. : 1882 - 1904), Wed 18 Jul 1888, Page 7
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