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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1898

723 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 37

Cricket

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 4

Writes our O'Connell correspondent: -- " On Saturday last the Bolton Vale cricketers journeyed to Essington Park and played a match against the Comaboo players. The match was a close one, the…

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Marron Races

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 8

Having been persuaded by & friend accompany him to Marron, the beautiful residence of Mr, George Hose kings, where the reporting men of the…

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Races at "Donnybrook."

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 3

Mr. Percy Clout, of the Royal hotel, Bowenfels, held a very successful afternoon's sports at the rear of his promises last Saturday. About 400 people were present. Of course, the fact that the notorious…

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A Cricket Mot

Molong Argus · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 2

AN exchange says:—Though we had an up-Hill game to fight the Noble batting of Darling was too much for then: while the bowling made then Trumble and Trott back…

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Rockley Races. Rockley

National Advocate · Friday 11 March 1898 · page 2

Mr. H. Barnes sold the rights of Rockley Race Club this afternoon, the gates realising £20, and the publican's booth £5…

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Bowls. SYDNEY, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 14 March 1898 · page 3

For the Bowling Championship St. Leonards heat Ashfield by 33 points. Balmain beat Rosehill by 35. Waverley beat Newtown by 20 points. Victoria…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 March 1898 · page 2

The following will represent the Orientals in a match against a team from J. P. Ryan's junr, on Wednesday afternoon, play to commence at 2 o'clock sharp:—F Peters,…

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Cricket

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 18 March 1898 · page 8

A match was played in Victoria Park on Saturday last between Gulgong and Two Mile Flat teams. The match resulted in a win for Gulgong…

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Cricket

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 18 March 1898 · page 9

The Mudgee members of the electoral team left Mudgee on Friday morning for Cobra, being driven by Mr. Lowd and Mr. R…

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Cricket

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 18 March 1898 · page 8

The Mudgee members of the electrical team left Mudgee on Friday morning for Cobbora, being driven by Mr. M. Lowd and Mr, R…

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Yee Olde Game of Bowls

National Advocate · Friday 18 March 1898 · page 2

There is not perhaps, a great amount of interest taken by the public generally in the old English pastime of bowls. Yet a fair number of citizens are daily to be seen on the…

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International Cricket. Suggested New Arrangements. London, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Friday 18 March 1898 · page 3

The Secretary Ox the County Cricket Association, with the concurrence of several of his Colleagues suggests that the Marylebone Club should select all…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Monday 21 March 1898 · page 2

In a match between the St. Stanislaus second eleven, and the employees of the "Advocate,'on Saturday, the former won by 114 runs…

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Bowls

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1898 · page 2

In the championship event four contests were get through yesterday afternoon, the president of the club, Mr. A. Curtis, putting in an appearance after a months…

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The Cricket Field England v. South Australia. ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1898 · page 2

Beautiful weather prevailed when the cricket match was continued to-day. The wicket was in excellent order, but there was only a poor attendance. Lyons 21 and…

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Carcoar Coursing Club

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1898 · page 2

At a meeting of the above held on 15th inst., the following resolution were carried: That the Carcoar Coursing Club be…

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Cricket

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 March 1898 · page 4

MT. VICTORIA, Wednesday. -- On Saturday the Mount C.C. play the first eleven of "The School " on the recreation ground. We are informed that the cup, which has been the…

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Pointed and Risible. Arout Racing

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 25 March 1898 · page 2

THE perfect confidence between owners and jockeys, is one of the most delightful features of the turf, every owner knows that if it pays a jockey…

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Pionic Races

National Advocate · Monday 28 March 1898 · page 2

President: John Lee, Sen. Vice-presidents: W. Kite, J. Rutherford. Treasurer: John M'Pbillamy…

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The Cricket Field

National Advocate · Monday 28 March 1898 · page 2

The second contest between Forbes and Parkes, writes our Forbes correspondent, for the Rowley Cup resulted: Forbes, 203 (A. Turner, 86; Reynold, 45; Daniel, 28.)…

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