Cricket
The season was opened on Saturday last by the Pearl C.C. against 15 of the Northumberland C.C. on the Park, and a glorious afternoon it was to welcome in the manly sport of all summer pastimes…
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Plattsburg and Wallsend Races
The following nominations have been received for the Plattsburg and Wallsend Amateur Turf Club's meeting, to be held on Saturday, October 5th:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Moorefield Races. Wednesday evening
Following are the results of the events run at Moorefield to-day:- FLYING HANDICAP.—Lady Belle, 1; Eden, 2; Deuce of Hearts, 3…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cricket. Maitland Tailors v. Newcastle Tailors
The sixth annual match of the above took place on the Pearl's ground on Monday last, and resulted in a win for the latter. Tnere not being time to complete the second innings, the match was decided…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket Bungles. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
Sir,—In your issue of 16th Sept., the annual report of the Perseverance C. Club appeared, and in it I was surprised to read the following line or two, viz.: "Through the bungling of somebody,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Football
The Rugby Union has resolved that the charges preferred by Mr Warbrick, captain of the Maori football team, against Mr Rowland Hill, secretary of the Rugby Union…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Races
About 1500 persons attended the race meeting held at Newcastle on Thursday, and which was promoted by Mr. C. H. Hannell as a benefit to the local hospital. The weather was delightful; but…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Form in Lawn Tennis
After getting the ball into play by the service the next thing to do (says Dr. Dwight in Scribner's Magazine for August) is to return it over the net off the ground. There are pratically only two different…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Plattsburg and Wallsend Amateur Turf Club Races
Despite some counter attractions, the attendance at the above meeting on Saturday was very fair, and the weather was all that could be desired. The track was in good order, and the improvements…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cricket
In a match against the Warwicks on Saturday the Caritons scored 293 for two wickets. A. Bannerman made 114 and Turner 92, both not out…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket. Carltons (Sydney) v. ALBIONS
On Monday last, being the occasion of the Eight-hour Demonstration in Sydney and a public holiday, the Carlton C.C. visited Maitland and met the Albion C.C. on the Albion Ground, winning…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Albion Cricket Club
The engagements entered into by the Albion Cricket Club for the present season will be found below. It will be observed that matches have not so far been made for January 25 and 27, but the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Singleton Races. First Day, Thursday Oct. 10. [From Our Own Reporter.]
The people of Singleton and the Clerk of the Weather must be on very intimate terms, for Jupiter Pluvius seldom or never puts in an appearance when sports or amusements of any kind are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Singleton Races
The meeting of the Singleton Jockey Club was brought to a successful conclusion on Friday. The weather was again fine, and although the attendance was not so large as on the opening day it was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bicycle Races on the Albion Ground. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
Sir,—When reading the report of the sports in your last Tuesday's issue, I noticed that the bicycle race was described as being "as usual a farce." Whilst agreeing with your reporter I would like to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lawn Tennis
A lawn tennis match, which excited considerable interest, was played at Muswellbrook on Saturday last, between four members of the local club and an equal number…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sporting News. CRICKET
In the cricket match, Carlton v. Warwick, which was continued on the Association Ground on Saturday the former scored 431 in their first innings, of which A, Bannerman…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Racing Notes
Following are the probable starters and jockeys for the Caulfield Cup:—Manton, M. Harris; Bravo, O'Brien; Pakeha, Hales; Lonsdale, Gaghan; Chicago, Maybin; Stanley, Quinn; Oakleigh,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Original Correspondence. Bicycle Races on the Albion Ground. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)
SIR,—I was pleased to notice "Bicyclist's" letter with reference to the above in last Tuesday's issue. He complains of a bad track and a bad handicapper. With reference to the bad track, I would…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Oakhampton Cricket Club
An eleven from this club journeyed to Morpeth on Saturday last to engage in a match with Morpeth United C. C., but, owing to the heavy downpour of rain, the game stopped when Oakhampton had lost…
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