[English words of Yiddish origin] (slang) quarrel, brawl (perhaps related to schlimazel, q.v.) This word is commonly used in Ireland to describe confused situations during the Irish sport of hurling, e.g. 'There was a shemozzle near the goalmouth'. In particular, it was a favourite phrase of t.v. commentator Miceal O'Hehir who commentated on hurli... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Yiddish_origin
[race] Shemozzle (or Shemozzle race) is a New Zealand obstacle course activity, often involving a dog. == In popular culture == ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shemozzle_(race)