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

Event Type

Cultural Performance

took place in Green's Gymnasium

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

08 Jan. 1851 - 08 Jan. 1851

Date notes

Wed. Evening

Displaying 1 - 4 of 4

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

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