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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1910

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Ladies' Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 February 1910 · page 3

The following team will represent the Cockburn Shamrocks in the match against the Wattle Blossoms, to be played at See Park on Wednesday…

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Mile Swimming Championship. Won by Beaurepaire. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 February 1910 · page 3

The mile swimming championship, contested by interstate competitors, at the St. Kilda baths yesterday, resulted:—Beaurepaire, i; Hardwicke, 2;…

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Dangerous Cricket

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 February 1910 · page 4

According (says " Lloyd's" of December 19) to a decision given by Judge Parry in the Manchester County Court, cricket balls are dangerous missiles…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 6

A New York paper, commenting on the fixing up of the Jeffries-Johnson match, says proceedings were little short of ridiculous—an insult to the…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 6

A decision to send a combined Indian cricket team to England in 1911 has been arrived at, and a sum of 300,000 rupees (£2000) has already been…

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Lawn Tennis

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 5

The Australasian championship lawn tennis tournament will be played on the Adelaide Oval next month, and will no doubt arouse a great deal of…

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Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship. Burns to Fight Lang

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 5

Mr. M'Intosh announced on Wednesday that he has been successful in getting Tommy Burns to agree to a match with Bill Lang. The contest…

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Ladies Cricket. Violets v. MYRTLES

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 5

On Proprietary Dam paddock on Wednesday last, the Violets met and defeated the Myrtles by an innings and 28 runs. In the first innings, the…

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The Church and the Races. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 5

Sir,—Sometimes I go to Mr. Schufer's church, sometimes to Mr. Theobald's church in South Broken Hill, and every time I go to either place,…

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Boxing. Ketchel's Visit to Australia

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 5

That Stanley Ketchel, the middleweight champion of the world, has (says the " Age's" S.F. correspondent of December 28) made up his mind to…

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To-day's Cricket. Barrier Ranges Association

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 8

Umpires appointed for February 5 and 12:—Western Oval (No. 1 wicket): Broken Hill v. Public Service, Messrs. Pearson and Allen. Western Oval…

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Wednesday Cricket. Notes on the Play. By "Enthusiast.")

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 3

Last Wednesday, although somewhat warm, was an ideal day for cricket. There was very little wind, and the light was perfect. In the [?]…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 3

The cable this week tells us that Jack Johnson has been committed for trial in New York for assaulting a fellow-nigger in a barroom. Bail has…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 5

A match was played between the Eureka and the B.B.B. juniors on Saturday, resulting in a win for the former by 22 runs. Scores:—Eureka, 55 runs…

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Swimming Championships. Victorian Retains Kieran Shield. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 5

The Australasian swimming championships were concluded on Saturday, when Frank Beaurepaire (Victoria) won the 440 yards race. Victoria thus…

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Sydney Cricket. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 5

First-grade matches played in Sydney on Saturday resulted:— Gordon, four for 257 (M'Lean 106 not out), declared, drew with Glebe,…

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Quarter-mile Swimming Championship. Won by Frank Beaurepaire. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 6

The quarter-mile swimming championship was won to-day by Frank Beaurepaire by 20 yards from Hardwicke, who was second. Mason (third)…

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Interstate Cricket. Queensland v. VICTORIA. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 5

In the interstate match, Queensland v. Victoria, the latter made 375 and 52 for three wickets. Queensland made 205…

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Cricket. Barrier Ranges Association. Public Service v. Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 6

On the Western Oval this afternoon the Public Service and the Broken Hills met on the No. 1 wicket, whilst the Y.M.C.A. and Proprietaries…

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SPORTING. [Reuter's Message.] Football in Britain. Wales Defeats Scotland. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 5

In the football match between wales and Scotland to-day, the former scored a decisive victory, winning by 14 points to nil…

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