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  2. Athletic Doings.

    THE exhibition night will be on Saturday. (Newmarket night), when Jack Hall and Jim Burge (the "Iron Man") are to box for a £100 purse. In addition, some ...

    Article : 306 words
  3. SLAVIN AND SULLIVAN.

    THE following are the details of the message from our Adelaide correspondent published last week :-- New York exchanges state:-- "Charley ...

    Article : 1,041 words
  4. SYDNEY ATHLETICS.

    TUESDAY night was a red-letter occasion at the Golden Gati Club, lately re-opened by Mr. Bogers. The hall was packed in every part, and great many of the better ...

    Article : 738 words
  5. AMATEUR ATHLETICS AND GYMNASTICS.

    FROM Mr. Basil J. Parkinson, the hon sec., we are in receipt of a copy of the " Constitution and Rules Of the Victoria Athletic Association." Accompanying this is an ...

    Article : 1,494 words
  6. THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST.

    The Amateur Champion Contest to-night, between Valentine and Beckett, drew a medium attendance only, the prices being too high for the general public. ...

    Article : 329 words
  7. VARIOUS TUGS-OF-WAR.

    THE Kensington tug-of-war was opened on Saturday night in the local skating rink, in the presence of a goodly crowd of spectators. Mayor Barwise, of North Melbourne, ...

    Article : 570 words
  8. SALE TURF CLUB RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 514 words
  9. BOXING IN BALLARAT.

    BOXING in Ballarat is dead. It boomed with brilliancy for a time, but one little silenter Upset it all. "Starlight" came in and tried his best to brighten up the ...

    Article : 109 words
  10. EVANS TO BOX MARSHALL.

    THE following telegram came to hand yesterday:--"I box Jerry Marshall on the 7th[?] I will ...

    Article : 192 words
  11. AT CURRAN'S GYMNASIUM.

    IT was sweltering hot on Wednesday night at Curran's Gymnasium, but the programme provided was good enough to induce those present to put up with any climatic ...

    Article : 693 words
  12. Cycling.

    THE action of the English riders, T. Warwick and W. G. Turner was considered at a meeting of the Racing Cyclists' Association on Thursday evening, at which ...

    Article : 1,072 words
  13. Newport Recreation Grounds.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 227 words
  14. MORDIALLOC RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 636 words
  15. LETTER FROM SAM FITZPATRICK.

    MR. JOHN M'PHAIL of Ballarat, has kindly forwarded us the following letter:-- SAN FRANCISCO, 6th January. FRIEND JOHN,--Boxing is still booming all ...

    Article : 576 words
  16. An Annual Picnic.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 180 words
  17. Flemington Running Grounds.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 311 words
  18. Woodcutting Feat.

    Sir, -- On the 19th December last Mr. William O'Connor, of Leonard's Hill, went into the bush and performed the font of cutting seven cords of five feet firewood in ten hours. ...

    Article : 126 words
  19. "Charley" Mitchell's Challenge.

    NEW YORK, 10th January.--"Charley" Mitchell has telegraphed to the Police Gazette that he will never enter into a glove contest again, but will meet any man in the ...

    Article : 50 words
  20. Railway Employes' Picnic.

    THE Railway Employes pice was held at Ballarat on Saturday week. Fully 7000 visitors attended. The Ladies' Race was won by A. Miller, with M. Magee second, and ...

    Article : 80 words
  21. DONALD RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 94 words
  22. OVER THE CABLES.

    THE Williams brothers have not had to wait long in London for a match. Under date 17th February came the news that Tom Williams and W. Hatcher are to box 20 ...

    Article : 238 words
  23. The Heaviest Woman in Europe.

    FRAU PROBSTL, who enjoyed the distinction of being ihe heaviest woman in Europe, has just died at Traubring, in Bavaria, at the age of forty-one. At her death she weighed ...

    Article : 92 words
  24. Warning Sports Committees.

    SIR,--I would counsel the different sports committees to be very careful to keep a smart eye on the various nominators for their stakes, as some Sydney peds are on the ...

    Article : 238 words
  25. Bairns dale St. Patrick's Day Festival.

    hon. secs., have forwarded the programme of the Bairns dale St. Patrick's Day Festival. And a good one it is, prepared to cult all classes of athletes. The bonbon is the 35 ...

    Article : 60 words
  26. ALBERTON RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 336 words
  27. Jack M'Gowan to Esler.

    IN reply to Tom Esier, Jack Maegorwan says he is quite willing to take on the Kaffir at 8st 10lb, providing any of the clubs will put up a decent purse. Nipper Peekes ...

    Article : 45 words
  28. Hobart Sheffield Handicap.

    MESSRS. WM. LANGFORD, M. A. Anderson, and T. Molloy, the promoters, have forwarded the extended programme of the Hobart Sheffield Handicap, of 60 sovs. to be ...

    Article : 83 words
  29. Austral Running Grounds.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 241 words
  30. Correspondence.

    WE have letters in our rack for W. Williams. E. Corbly, W. Henderson, D. R. Hay, and a telegram for Joe Goddard. ...

    Article : 24 words
  31. Bacchus Marsh Sports.

    A GOOD programme has been provided for the Baochus March St. Patrick's Day Sports. The handicap is worth £10, Hurdle £3, Tug-of-War £10, and, in addition to other ...

    Article : 177 words
  32. A Challenge, but no Deposit.

    A LETTER is to hand from "An Unknown" containing a wrestling challenge for money. When a deposit is sent the challenge will be inserted. ...

    Article : 31 words
  33. F. Preston is Willing.

    SIR,--Touching Harry Edward's challenge to box any list man, I an requested by Fred Preston to say be will box Edwards at list for a side wager and purse, or the whole ...

    Article : 64 words
  34. The Horsham Gift.

    SIR,--My club's attention has been drawn to a letter which appeared in your last edition, and signed by "C.H. Graham." in which he states that he was an eye-witness ...

    Article : 182 words
  35. Boxing in Bendigo.

    A CONTEST between W. Minter, of Bendigo, and L. Lewis, of California Gully, for £50 a side and a purse of £20 offered by the club, has been arranged to take place at the ...

    Article : 59 words
  36. Anderson will Box Macgowan.

    I WILL box Jack Macgowan or anyone between 8st and 8st 41l for a purse and side wager.-- J. ANDERSON, Bendigo. ...

    Article : 25 words
  37. Information Wanted.

    READER, St. Arnaud, wants to know the whereabouts of an old-time fighter named Tom Plant. He has, he believes, fought for money in Bendigo, and is reported to have ...

    Article : 62 words
  38. Yarran Yarran St. Patrick's Sports.

    THE Yarran Yarran folks promise a good day's sport on the 17th March. Mr. B, W, Wyatt's (the secretary) name foots a programme in which the prize money will reach ...

    Article : 57 words
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