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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1888

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Murrumburrah Turf Club’s Annual Races

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 11 February 1888 · page 2

THE weather was as favourable for these races as could be expected at a time of the year when Sol is wont to assert his power in a manner unmistakable. On the first day the attendance was very small,…

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New Rule in Cricket. LONDON, Feb. 8

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 February 1888 · page 3

The County Cricket Council has resolved, by a majority of 11 to 3, that the batsman is out if any part of his person in a straight line with the wickets stops a ball which would have hit the…

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Boxing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 February 1888 · page 2
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As far as boxing is concerned, the present week should be a memorable one in the annals of Goulburn. To-night the celebrated athlete, Jack Burke, known as the "Irish Lad," will…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 February 1888 · page 2

THE Oriental-Goulburn match was resumed on Saturday afternoon last on the Olympic Ground. About 2.45 p.m. the two not out men, Fisher and Collins, occupied the creases, and Dennis…

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International Cricket Match. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 February 1888 · page 2

THE match between the Combined English Eleven and an eleven representing Australia was resumed to-day. At lunchcon hour the Australians were all out for 42…

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The English Football Team. LONDON, Feb. 11

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 February 1888 · page 4

The English football team, which has been organised to play a series of matches in Australia, will include several leading university and county players. The team is awaiting sailing…

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Boxing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 2

AN exhibition of boxing was given on Tuesday evening in the Academy of Music, the principal performer being Jack Burke, the Irish lad, now matched to box Larry Foley, champion of New…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 2

TARALGA v. IRISHTOWN.—The Taralga club met the Irishtown club on Saturday last for the Summerfield cup; the match terminating in another easy victory for the former. Mr. R. A. Price acted…

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Goulburn Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 4

LOVERS of racing are reminded that the Goulburn races will take place to-morrow (Friday). The fields are not large, but it does not necessarily follow that there will not be some good…

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News by Cable. The Laws of Cricket. LONDON, Feb. 15

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 2

The Marylebone Cricket Club has appointed a committee to inquire into the law of cricket, as to leg-before-wicket. The Socialist Laws in Germany…

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Athletics

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 2

BOXING.—In accordance with an announcement in a previous issue, the Burke combination of boxing talent appeared at the academy of music on Tuesday evening last. The combination consisted of Jack…

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Middle Arm Athletic Club

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 4

THE fifth annual sports of the above club will come off on March 10, when the Middle Arm Handicap of 140 yards will be run. The first prize will consist of £7 and a gold medal presented…

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Boxing

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 3

A FIGHT to a finish with large gloves took place in the Athletic Hall, Clifford-street, on Thursday evening between C. Leary and J. Lynam. After two or three rounds Lynam,…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 4

VEBNON'S ELEVEN v. GOULBURN.—A meeting of guarantors in connection with the forthcoming match between Vernon's English Eleven and Goulburn and district. was held at the Commercial Hotel…

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The International Cricket Match

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 3

THE return match between Vernon's team and New South Wales commenced on the Association Cricket Ground on Friday. The day was cold and cloudy,…

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Athletics

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 4

BOXING.—There was a good attendance at the athletic hall at the rear of the Rose and Crown Hotel, Clifford-street, on Thursday evening to witness the fight to a finish with large gloves between…

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Sporting. Races to Come

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 22 February 1888 · page 3

Temora Annual Meeting — Wednesday and Thursday, February 22 and 23. Burrangong Turf Club’s Annual Meeting—Wednesday, 29th February, and Thursday, 1st…

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Cricket

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 February 1888 · page 4

THE return match between Vernon's team and the New South Wales Eleven terminated late on Tuesday afternoon, the Englishmen Winning by eight wickets and 1 run. When play ceased on…

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Disgraceful Scene at a Boxing Tournament

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 25 February 1888 · page 5

DISGRACEFUL SCENE AT A BOXING TOURNAMENT.— Newcastle Wednesday.— At the final contests of the boxing tournament at the Victoria e last night, Smith was awarded the prize for the…

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