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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1897

154 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 8

Cricket Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 5

Following is the complete list of fixtures arranged by the Association:- FIRST GRADE. October 2nd and 9th…

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The Cricket Association's Proposals

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 5

MR edttor.—As one who has taken as interest in Clarence cricket for the past 20 years, permit me to critlclse in a friendly spirit the radical changes made by the newly-formed Cricket Association in regard to…

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Saturdat's Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 5

United v. Alumny Creek, on oval. For the latter A. Gray 43 and C. Eggins 40 were not separated till 73 were compiled: J. Apps 11—total 128, S. Eggins 4 for 39, Jordan 4 for 14. Weilley 1 for 7. Fisher 1 for 26…

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Football. the Past Season

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 8

"When any organization has suspended its labours after sitting for some fixed period, it is customary for the secretary or some other responsible person to review and make…

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A.j.c. Spring Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 5

Saturday at Randwick was beantifully fine, and the surroundings, owing to the recent rains, were in excellent order. results:- Hurdle Race, 2½milles.—Alaska, 9.2. 1; Juvenile, 10st…

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Cricket Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 September 1897 · page 5

A meeting of the Committee of the recently formed Association was held on Saturday. Present—Messrs. J. T. M'Kitrick (president). Jackschon, Jordan, G. Avery, Gritnn, F. M'Kittrick. Walker, Waghourn,…

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[?] Cricket in Olden Times

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 September 1897 · page 3

An interesting reprint of the oldest laws on the game of cricket shows how little the rules have changed during the last 150 years. The…

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Public Schools Athletic Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 September 1897 · page 5

A largely-attended and representative meeting of the teachers of the district was held at the Grafton Superior Public School on Saturday, to take steps for the formation of a Charence River Public Schools…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 5

TO-DAY'S MATCHES—Undaunted v. Alberts, on racecourse: Ross, Spring, Wunderlich, Boadle, Scott, Layton, M'Callum, Pollack, H. Hynes, Lawrence, Hood; enter., Cracroft, O'Keeffe…

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Blue-blooded Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 4

Considerable interest and excitement has been caused by the announcement that a cricket team composed of some of the Parliamentary nobility and gentry of…

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Cricket. Grafton District Cricket Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 September 1897 · page 8

A meeting of the Commettee was held on Saturday. Mr. H. Jordan presiding. There was a good attendance of delegates. A number of clubs stated their willingness to give…

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Cricket Fixtures

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 October 1897 · page 8

The following are the first series of fixtures arranged for the clubs affilliated with the Grafton District Cricket Association. 9TH OCTOBER…

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G.r.c. Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 October 1897 · page 5

The following are the handicaps for the single events in the regatta on Saturday week:- OPEN SKIFFS.—A. Gruer ser.: R. Logan, P. Roberts T. A. Powell, A. Steel 40sees.: H. S. Schæffer. Parker…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 October 1897 · page 5

Southampton v. United, at South Grafton. Latter 51 —Weilley 14; White 5 wickets for 26, Reimer 5 for 23. Southampton, 7 for 90—F. M'Kittrick 28, White 27. W. Dorrlugton 12; Keadett 2 for 18, Weilley 1 for 6, Bright…

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G.r.c. Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 5

Much interest is manifested in this regatta, and during the last couple of weeks the shed has preseated a lively appearance. In the second heat of the c[?]aker fours, Whitford's erew protested against H. Schœffer's…

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Ranjitsinghi on Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 3

Reviewing "The Jubilee Book of Cricket," the S.M. Herald says:—The Indian Prince, who has so snddenly arisen to divide with W. G. Grace the laurels of cricket, gives as…

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Clarence Cricket Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 5

A meeting was held at Macican on Wednesday when the following clubs were represented:—Maclean, Brushgrove. Lawrchce. Cowper, Tyndale. Palmer's Island, Augowrie and Harwood. Mr. A. S. Redfren…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 5

United II v. Southampton II., at South Grafton. The former scored 117—S. Oakes 59, M'Farlane 21. Waghora 14, Hopkins 10; Bushell 4 for 18, K. Andrews 1 for 18, Rea 2 for 21. Vesper 2 for 13. Southampton, 8 wickets…

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Caulfield Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 5

The first day's racing was opned with fine weather and a large attondance Amberite 3-4 was made favourite for the Caulfield Stakes. 9 furlongs, while 10's were obtainable about…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 5

TO-DAY'S MATCHES—Undaunted v. Albions. on oval: Boadle Hynes, Hoad, Wunderlich. Eggins, Ross, M'Callum. Spring. Scott, Pollack, Hockey; emer., Layton…

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