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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1891

293 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 15

Melbourne Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 June 1891 · page 3

Carbine is established firm favorite for the Melbourne Cup at 100 to 10, Vengeance 100 to 5, Melos, Malvolio and Dreadnought being next in demand…

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Football. Our Boys V. BATHURST

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 29 June 1891 · page 2

The first teams of the above clubs had their second tussle of the present season on the Cricket Ground, on Saturday last. The weather was, fortunately, fine, but…

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Latest News. 'Varsity Cricket Match. London, June 30

National Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 3

Cambridge defected Oxford in the 'Varsity cricket mulch by two wickets…

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English Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 July 1891 · page 3

In the cricket match—Gentlemen v. Players—the former won in one innings and 54 runs. In the second innings Ferris took seven wickets…

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Cricket

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 July 1891 · page 3

Lord Sheffield states that the announcement to the effect that several additions have been made to his cricket team for the Australian tour is premature…

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Football. Orange Our Boys V. BATHURST

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 July 1891 · page 2

The first teams of these clubs met on the Bathurst Cricket Ground yesterday afternoon, and the result was a decided win for Bathurst by 16 points to 3. The…

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Football. Bathurst V. Orange. Win for Bathurst

National Advocate · Friday 10 July 1891 · page 3

A football match was played on the Cricket Ground yesterday afternoon between representatives of the Bathurst and Orange Our Boys clubs. Being an…

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Football. MOLONG v. Orange Waratahs

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1891 · page 3

THE above match took place on Thursday on the Recreation Ground, Molong, in the presence of a very large number of spectators, amongs whom were a good number of the…

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Racing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 July 1891 · page 3

There are 56 entries for the Metropolitan Stakes meeting…

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Further Postponement of the V.R.C. Races. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1891 · page 3

The V.R.C. Races have again been postponed owing to the severe weather…

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Racing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 20 July 1891 · page 3

Paris and Splendora are top weights for the Hawkesbury Handicap with 8st 10lb, Retort 8st 8lb, Cardigan, Scots Grey, and Ernest 8st 6lb. Hop Bitters and Forbes 8st, Dick, Jack, Volney,…

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Boxing

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 July 1891 · page 3

The boxing contest between Choynski and Goddard was won by the latter in four rounds…

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Melbourne Races

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 July 1891 · page 3

The Grand National Steeplechase Meeting in Melbourne has been definitely fixed for Friday next…

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Cricket in England

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 July 1891 · page 3

The match between Derbyshire and Surrey commenced on Monday on the Kenmngton Oval, was concluded to-day ending in a most unexpected victory for…

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A Critic on Cricket

National Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1891 · page 3

Place your team in the field, politely. They must not be driven, except in a break. Your best bowler, however, may…

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Football Our Boys V. BATHURST

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 July 1891 · page 2

The following have been selected to represent Our Boys in their match against Bathurst, to be played on the Cricket Ground, play to commence at 3 o'clock…

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Cricket in England. London, July 21

National Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1891 · page 3

In the match between Derbyshire and Surrey the former won by ten wickets. This is Surrey's first defeat in county cricket…

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Local and General. "Hints on Football."

National Advocate · Saturday 25 July 1891 · page 2

A meeting of footballers was held last night at Read's Hooel, when Mr. J. R. Butler occupied the chair. Mr. Matthews read an interesting paper, "Hints on…

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Football. Our Boys V. BATHURST

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 July 1891 · page 3

On Saturday last the above teams met for the third time this season on the Cricket Ground. The afternoon was cold but fine, and a fair number of spectators turned up,…

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Football. Bathurst V. Our Boys. a Win for Bathurst

National Advocate · Monday 27 July 1891 · page 3

The third contest of the season between these two clubs took place on the cricket ground on Saturday afternoon, and after a tough struggle resulted in a win for…

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