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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1901

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CRICKET. Australs v. Block 14

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 2

The Australs and Block 14 were responsible between them for a rather tame display of cricket on the Oval on Saturday afternoon. The Fourteens went to the bat first and could…

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Sporting. [Reuter's Message."] English Racing. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 2

At the Hurst Park first March [?] meeting yesterday the Riverside Handicap Steeple resulted:—Levanter, 1; Zodiac, 2; Nepcote, 3…

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This Afternoon's Sporting. [By Telegraph.] V. R. C. RACES. Fourth (and Last) Day. MELBOURNE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 1

The V. R. C. Autumn meeting was concluded at Flemington this afternoon. Disagreeable weather prevailed, with a nasty north wind. There was a fair attendance…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 2

In Adelaide on Saturday East Adelaide scored 249 for six wickets against East Torrens; Leak (79) was top scorer; C. Hill made 33 and B[?]man 36, North Adelaide…

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Sporting. [Reuter's Messsage.] English Racing. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 2

The Australian horse Levanter has been heavily backed for the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase, to be run on March 29. Levanter is in the race with 9st. 101b…

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S. A. J. C. Races

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the two chief races at the S. A. J. C. Autumn meeting:- Goodwood Handicap, three-quarters of a…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Cricket in Victoria. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 2

It has for some time put been realised that a change in the control of cricket is necessary to revive interest in the game; and the Victorian. Cricketers' Association decided last…

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The Ethics of Pony Racing. Sidelights on the Sport in Broken Hill. Some Tricks of Owners

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 1

SOME evidence that must prove cheerful reading to such of the public "not in the know" as are in the habit of betting on pony racing was given in a case concerning…

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CRICKET. Souths v. Mercantiles

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1901 · page 2

THE Souths had a strong team at the beginning of the season, but before long they fell away to such an extest that the other teams were falling over one another in their anxiety…

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Rosehill Races. Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1901 · page 1

The Rosehill Racing Club commenced a two days' meeting to-day. Results:- Hurdle Race, two miles.—Noble, 1; Godara, 2; Primo, 3…

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V. A. T. C. Races. Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1901 · page 1

The V. A. T. C. held a race meeting at Caulfield this afternoon. Results:- Federa1 Stakes, six furlongs.—Bean Hampton, 7st. 4[?]b, 1; Patronus, 6st. 131b., 2;…

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This Afternoon's Sporting [By Telegraph.] Port Adelaide Races. Adelaides, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1901 · page 1

The Port Adelaide Recing Club held its March meeting at Cheltenham Park to-day. The weather was fine and the attendance good Results:…

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Central Swimming Club's Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 March 1901 · page 2

The Central Swimming Club held another carnival at the baths last night. It was well attended, though it can hardly be said to have been as successful as the preceding ones…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 March 1901 · page 2

In the Melbourne p[?] cricket matches on Saturday Melbourne disposed of Hawksburn for 160 runs. Trumble took four wickets for 26 and Bruce three for S. Melbourne…

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A Boxing Match. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 March 1901 · page 2

M[?] beat Cullen in a 20 rounds boxing [?] the Democratic [?] at night…

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A. J. C. Races. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 March 1901 · page 4

The A J. C. held a race meeting at Randwick this afternoon, Results:- Shamrock Stakes, six furlongs,—Mr. J. East's [?] Idle Boy, 5 years, 8st., 1; Mr. H…

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SPORTING. [By TELEGRAPH.] The A. J. C. Races: the Daudy-Severity Protest. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 March 1901 · page 2

With regard to the protest against Seventy's win in the S[?]'s Plate yesterday, nearing the winning post Severity bored our, taking Da[?]y with him, and…

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Boxing at the Gaiety

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 3

A good crowd assembled in the Gaiety Hall last night to witness a 20 rounds contest between [?]e M'Lesh and F. rayler. "Jock" Jones refereed, whilst O. Emslcy was time…

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The Onkaparinga Races. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1901 · page 4

The Duke pulled up lame this marning after a gallop on the training track with B[?]. His leg gave way, and he may now be regarded as a doubtful starter in the Great…

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Bowls

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 March 1901 · page 4

THE bowling green looked very say yesterday, when about 20 members celebiated the holiday with the aid of a tournament of scratch pairs. A good "cold spread" was a…

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