Young Sambo, 13 Jan. 1851 -18 Jan. 1851, London

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Cultural Performance

Event Details

Troupe: Young Sambo (

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Venue Type: Sporting Ground/Facility
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Cultural Performance
Venue: Saville House
Date: 13 January 1851-18 January 1851
Date notes: dates approximate; likely only a single day event
Notes: 

took place in Green's Gymnasium

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Boxing Match Young SamboYoung Sambo/

Opponent: Harrison

 Athletic Display, Demonstration

Bibliographic Sources

  • Bell's Life in London January 19, 1851: 7:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Cultural Performance
    • Performers Listed: “Young Sambo”, “Harrison”
    • Venue Name: Mr. Green’s Gymnasium in Leicester Square.
    • Program Info: a boxing exhibition between the two above named fighters. Also (other race related): “Corporal Waite performed "the Saladin feats".
    • Other Acts on Bill: an exhibition of various sports
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      description/review