The Turquand Cup for Boxing was given in memory of Lance Corporal Aubrey de Vere Arnold Turquand, the first soldier of Appleby College to give his life in the First World War. This prized trophy was awarded to the heavyweight champion during the annual boxing tournament.
Turquand Cup for Boxing
Oakville, Ontario
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Inscription
APPLEBY SCHOOL
THE
TURQUAND CUP
FOR BOXING
Presented by
A. DE V.A. TURQUAND
MARCH 1916
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Location
Turquand Cup for Boxing
540 Lakeshore Road W
Oakville
Ontario
Turquand Cup for Boxing
540 Lakeshore Road W
Oakville
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.4281464
Long. -79.6869457
Lat. 43.4281464
Long. -79.6869457