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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1901

982 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 50

Pony Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 1

THE pony race meeting held on the Recreation Ground this afternoon was not quite [?]o well patronised as usual, but there were enough people there to make the sport lively…

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The Pony Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 2

Yesterday was rather a quiet day at the pony meeting, but there was no fault to be found with the conduct of the racing. In each of the events, except the Hurdle Race,…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 2

The Newmarket candidates Hear[?]y, Stagelight, and Epitome ran badly at Sandown Park yesterday afternoon. Advance did a good gallop yesterday…

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New Zealand Racing. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 2

The Dunedin Cap, run on Wednesday, resulted:—Jupiter, 1; Pampero, 2; Nihil[?]st, 3. Won by a head…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 2

At Tattersall's last night, betting on the Newmarket, all the money in the market at 3 and 4 to 1 Wakeful and Advance respectively was taken until layers declined to proceed…

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Barrier Swimming Club Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 4

The following handicaps have been declared by the handicapper (W. B. Temple) for the various events in connection with the Barrier Swimming Club Carnival on Monday night:…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing: Betting and Tips. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 4

The following are the latest local tips for the newmarket Handicap:- S.M. Herald: Wakeful or Fulminate. Daily Telepraph: Advance or Wakeful…

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SPORTING. [?] English Racing. LONDON, Satarday

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

The Spring Hurdle Race, run at Sandown yesterday, resulte:— [?] The Tramp, 2; Lavanter 9an Australian horse), 3…

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Canterbury Park Races. SYDNEY, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 1

Races were held at [?] park this afternoon. Result:- Flying Handicap, six furlonss.—Mr. G. Ternen's [?] Jenny Moore, 5 years, 9st.,…

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CRICKET. Post and Telegraphs v. Block 14

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

THE Fourteens fell easy victims to the Post and Telegraphs at the Oval on Saturday, when the match was concluded. In their first innings the P. and T.'s put together 189,…

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Barrier Swimming Club's Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 2

The Barrier Swimming Club made an effort to win public favor with a carnival last night and met with a very gratifying measure of success. Toough the night and the water…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 2

A wet wicket on Saturday spoiled the afternoon's cricket in Adelaide. T[?]e East Torrens-West Adelaide match was drawn, Sturt (317 for six wickets) defeated North…

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Melbourne Boxing. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 2

"T[?]t Ryan and Tim Nolan" met last Light at the Democratic Club. Ryan scaled l is'. 101b. and Nolan 12st. At the end of 20 rounds Ryan was awarded the light on…

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Victorian Racing. [By Telegraph.] On the Training Track. MELBOURNE, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 4

At Flemington this morning Dreamland shaped well in a g[?]llop with'The Bride Advance put up a record for Flemington for a mile on the tan, going the distance in…

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Senior Association Cricket

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 2

The clubs compe[?]ing for the Senior Association premiership have now but four matches left to play to finish the season. The Norths are at present leading by one p[?]…

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V. R. C. RACES. Third Day. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 1

The V. R. C. races were continued to-day at Flemington. The weither was fine, and there was a good attendance Results:- PINES BURDLE RACE. Handicap of 3…

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Barrier Swimming Club

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 4

A meeting of the Barrier Swimming Club was held but night at Sayers' Hotel for the purpose of presenting the prizes won at the recent carnival Mr. R. Ritchie presided over…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] New Zealaad Racing. AUCKLAND

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 4

The Wanga[?]ul Stakes yesterday resulted: S[?]eloff, 1 [?] Nobility[?] 2; Ideal[?] 3. Time, 2 minutes 15 seconds. Dividend, £3 [?]…

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Local Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 1

The Australs and Block 14 commenced a match on the Oval this afternoon. Block 14 went in first and, though they held the wickets for nearly the whole of the…

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Moorefield Races. Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 1

Races were held at Moorefield this afternoon. Results:- Kogarah Stakes, six furlongs—Champion, 7st. 10lb., 1; Barrister, 7st. 121b., 2;…

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