Without a shadow of a doubt, the reception to Peter Jackson was a tremendous success, and the who organised and carried it out are to be congratulated ...
Article : 1,024 wordsThe articles for the match between Frank P. Savin and Jos M'Auliffe, at the Ormonds [?] in the 22nd September, have already appeared in these columns. Briefly ...
Article : 396 wordsLast week it was mentioned that the Athletic Editor of THE SPORTSMAN would proceed to Sydney to take part in the reception of Petter Jackson. In ...
Article : 711 wordsThe continuation of the light and another weight competition at the Apollo Hall on Saturday night was witnessed by a good number of spectator. The programme ...
Article : 480 wordsA capital programme was gone through at the Melbourne Athletic Club, on Saturday night, which was witnessed by a very large number of members. After the overture by ...
Article : 965 wordswas born at Sydney in January, 1870. His height is 5 feet 6 inches, and he weighs in condition 9st 4lb. He first took lessons from Peter Jackson, and started his career ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 230 wordsOn Monday night next Sinnut and Brass Stewart content, four rounds one to win, under the Marquis of Queensberry rules, for a purse of sovereigns given by the ...
Article : 237 wordsMr W. B. Curran provided another capital programme for his patrons on Friday night last. By invitation there was a full house, and great interest was evinced in the ...
Article : 420 wordsThe Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club has decided that Jim Burge and Geo. Dawson will meet for the light-weight championship belt and purse of L150 in November. As ...
Article : 80 wordsMartin Costello has received a letter from his old partner, Johnnie Mitchell. He writes that he is doing well, also, that he is Stronger and heavier ...
Article : 261 wordsMartin Costello tells us that be intends to run the Amateur Competition through a quickly as possible. He will, therefore, get through as many bouts as possible on ...
Article : 109 wordsIn a day or two both Goddard and Dooley will commence work for their return match. They are to meet in the Melbourne Athletic Club's Gymnasium on Derby night for ...
Article : 120 words"I thought myself a good fellow, and smart enough to hold my own anywhere," said Sam Fitzpatrick, "when I left Sydney three years ago, but I soon found that I had a ...
Article : 856 wordsRecollecting the genuine boxing which characterises all the shows at the California Athletic Club, the hall was filled on Saturday night. Business opened with Dalley and ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 491 wordsThe above hall, which is within a nice distance of cither train or tram, under the management, Mr J. Porryman, was opened on Tuesday night. The place is well ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 386 wordsThe knock out was between young Sandy Roes and White, a new arrival at the club. Ross is always game and always on the job, and improves each time he shows. ...
Article : 196 wordsOur Tasmanian correspondent writes:--A Six Days' Go-as-you-please was concluded [?] Hobart on Saturday. There were 10 entries, the prizes amounting to L50, but only ...
Article : 58 wordsWhen the men were stopped Hackford had won with 282 miles. Henderson second, 210. ...
Article : 18 wordsSeveral of the boys gathered at the entrance to the Gymnasium, and as Peter entered he was received with a very lusty "three times three." Then there was ...
Article : 1,123 wordsThe attraction next Saturday night is a go to a finish between Jack Molloy, of Sydney, and Pettingell, of New Zealand., The Maurilander makes up in gameness ...
Article : 54 wordsLast week during our visit to Sydney, there was some talk of another match between Joe Goddard and Ned Ryan. The latter, it is said; has substantial backers, ...
Article : 68 wordsThe Melbourne Harriers had their run on Saturday from the Old England Hotel, Heidelberg, when 24 members took part. The bales (Messrs. Patten and Edmende) started at ...
Article : 253 wordsMatthews intimated that Downie a 9st 8lb man from the Barrier, was Anxious to meet Chid Rvan, Sandy Ross or any other. Ross accepted, and a match will be made. ...
Article : 34 wordsNothing excites an much interest as the coming meeting of this pair at the club on 3rd September, that is, Wednesday week Griffo, under Bateman (George Dawson's ...
Article : 68 wordsFrank Payne and Arthur Tilley are matched to box next month. The stakes are L50 aside. The match to be to a finish under Marquis of Queensberry rules. ...
Article : 45 wordsNew York, 8th July.--The following cable has been received from London--Jack Broke, the Irish Lad, who recently arrived from Australia called at the "Sporting Life" ...
Article : 164 wordsIf Billy Murphy consents, the Sydney Amateur Athletic Club will have the great featherweight contest between the New Zealander and young Griffo on Tuesday night next ...
Article : 94 wordsTungamah, 22hd August, 1890.--SIR.--Seeing a query in the columns of your valuable journal last week re the record for a standing high kick, I may state that there is a young ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 141 wordsSIR,--I have been told that Frank Collina, who beat Harry, at Curran's Gymnasium last Friday night, is anxious to get match on in Green Roman style, with any 10st man in ...
Article : 76 wordsOn Monday a well-known sport called, at THE SPORTSMAN with an offer to back Jack Hall against George Dawson, winner of the Champion lightweight belt. ...
Article : 65 wordsSIR,--A few weeks ago you published in your paper some particulars of a new running ground that was to be opened at Punt road. Richmond. If you can give me any further ...
Article : 77 wordsSIR,--Not being satisfied with the judge's decision in the waltzing match at the Hanover Rooms on Monday night last, I now challenge the winner (Woods) or any other competitor ...
Article : 48 wordsWe have receives challenge to Professor Miller or Duncan C. Ross from Ballarat. If the writer will forward us a deposit, say of L20, we will publish his letter. ...
Article : 33 wordsJoe Spencer is still plodding away at his 2016 miles in 1008 hours. Up to 7 a.m. 14th July, he had accomplished 1248 miles up to time, and appeared to be going well. ...
Article : 33 wordsThe amateur competitions at the Crystal Palace, Richmond, were brought to a conclusion on Monday night. Again there was A good attending and great interest [?] ...
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