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Young Sambo, 8 Jan. 1851 -8 Jan. 1851, London

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Event Type

Cultural Performance

Notes

Notes
took place in Green's Gymnasium

Event Details

Troupe: Young Sambo
Venue Type: Sporting Ground/Facility
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Cultural Performance
Venue: Saville House

Date

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Date notes
Wed. Evening






Casting

Young Sambotype needs changing

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Boxing Match Young Sambo Young Sambo Seems to be a demonstration, rather than a competitive match Boxing Match, Athletic Display

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  • Era (London) January 12, 1851: 6:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Cultural Performance (assault on arms – sporting event)
    • Performers Listed: “Young Sambo and Harrison”
    • Days & Times: “On Wednesday evening”
    • Venue Name: “Mr. Green’s Gymnasium room”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “fencing, single-stick playing, and boxing”
    • Program Info: “The first illustration of the boxing art was given by the accomplished Young Sambo and Harrison”
    • Other: description/review, reception
  • Bell's Life in London January 12, 1851: 7:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Cultural Performance
    • Performers Listed: “Young Sambo”, “H. Harrison”
    • Venue Name: “Green’s Gymnasium and Shooting Gallery”.
    • Program Info: “a grand tournament with the gloves by H. Harrison and Young Sambo”. Also (other race related): “Leon Gillemand performed "the Saladin feat".
    • Other Acts on Bill: an exhibition of “various feats in scientific fencing and boxing, and other old English sports”
    • Other: description/review