Tournaments, or jousts, were martial sports of the ancient cavaliers. "Tournament" is derived from the French word '"tourner, "to turn round." Tournaments were frequent about 890; and were regulated by the Emperor Henry I. about 919. Tournaments were introduced into England early in the 12th century; were prohibited by Henry 11., but were revived by Richard I-, hie eon.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 157, 4 July 1940, Page 5
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