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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1902

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New Zealand Racing. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. Stead has sold the racehorses San Remo for 500 guineas, Knight Errant for 400 guineas, and Field Battery for 300 guineas…

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Boxing in Adelaide. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 2

The fight between H. Phillips and Billy M'Carthy on Saturday night lasted two rounds only, when the referee gave a vordict in favor of…

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New Zealand Racing. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 2

The Champion Plate, run at Christchurch on Saturday, resulted in Cannie Chiel beating Cruciform by a length. Only the two started. Time,…

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Moorfield Races. SYDNEY, Saturday afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 1

Races were held at Moorfield this afternoon. Results:- Kogarah Stakes, six furlongs.— Autonym, 8st 4lb, 1; Draper, 7st 71b,…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Racing. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 2

Drawbridge, on the strength of his Saturday's win at Caulfield, is now favorite for the Newmarket at 6 to 1, taken…

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Cricket. [By Telegraph.] The Melbourne Match. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 2

The following team has been selected to play for Victoria against Maclaren's team on February 22-26: —Trumble, Armstrong, M'Leod,…

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This Afternoon's Sporting [By Telegraph.] Y. A. T. C. Races. MELBOURNE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 1

The V. A. T. O. Autumn race meeting was held this afternoon. The weather was fine and the attendance was satisfactory. The going was good…

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Sporting. [By Telegraph.] a Swimming Championship. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 2

At the city baths last night Moon won the 100 y[?]rds swimming championship of the State from eight other competitors in 1 minute 6¾…

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Cricket. [By Telegraph.] Fourth Test Match. Why England Lost It. Maclaren says "Bad Cricket." SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 3

Maclaren, the English captain makes no excuses regarding the result of the fourth test match. His explanation is simple and to the…

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Sydney Racing

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 4

THE following nominations have been received for the A. J. C. Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup:- SYDNEY CUP…

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To-morrow's Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 4

THE senior matches started last Saturday will be resumed. Others:- Bising Suns v. Albions, Hillside.—Suns: Trembath (2), Smith, Burt, Von Doussa,…

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Victorian Racing. V. R. C. Autumn Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 4

Following are the first acceptances for the chief events at the V. R. C. Autumn meeting:- NEWMARKET HANDICAP.—Six furlongs,…

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SPORTING. The Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 3

Arrangements for the charity Swimming Carnival are booming. The appeal for prizes has met with such a liberal response that the committee…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 3

The annual A. S. and B. T. Academy cricket match in Adelaide resulted in a win for the "Pasts" by 322 runs against 25. Partridge, for…

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CRICKET. England V. Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

The return cricket match between England and Victoria was commenced to-day on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Victoria won the toss and…

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Local Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 4

The Post and Telegraphs had an easy win over the Australs on the Oval this afternoon. The latter scored 118, to which the Telegraphs…

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Interstate Lawn Tennis. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 2

The totals in the interstate lawn tennis games on Saturday afternoon were: —Gentlemen's and ladies' matches, Soath Australia, 4 rubbers,…

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Warwick Farm Races. SYDNEY, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 1

Races were held at Warwick Farm this afternoon. Results:- Flying Stakes. six furlongs.—Nickol, 6st 121b. 1; Victory, 7st 13lb, 2;…

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Cricket. [By Telegraph] Sydneyside Matches. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 2

Playing for their respective clubs on Saturday afternoon Trumper scored 112 runs, Noble nil, Kelly 4, and Pye (not out) 101…

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This Afternoon's Sporting [By Telegraph.] V. A. T. C. Races. MELBOURNE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 1

The V. A. T. C. Autumn meeting was concluded this afternoon. Fine weather prevailed, and there was a Satisfactory attendance. Results:-…

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