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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1898

1,031 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 52

Intercolonial Cricket Match. South Australia v. Victoria

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 November 1898 · page 3

A COMMENCEMENT was made with the first intercolonial match of the season at Adelaide on Saturday, the rompeting teams being Victoria and…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 16 November 1898 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK and Aberdeen Clubs met on Aberdeen ground on Saturday afternoon last in the electorate trophy contest, when Muswellbrook scored a…

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Aberdeen Amateur Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 16 November 1898 · page 2

WE are requested to direct attention to the closing of entries for the amatear races to be held at Aberdeen on Saturday next, which must be in the…

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Late News by Cable. London, Nov. 15, the Fatal Boxing Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1898 · page 3

A verdict of accidental deth has been returned at the inquest upon the body of T. Turner, the light-weight pugilist, who died from the effects of injuries received in a boxing match at the rooms of…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 November 1898 · page 2

The following will represent Gleudon C. C. against Singleton C. C. on Saturday next, play to commence at 2 o'clock sharp on Victoria Square:—B. C. Thorsby, A. T…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 November 1898 · page 2

THE intercolonial match between Victoria and South Australia terminated yesterday in an easy win for the former by 296 runs. Scores: Victoria…

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Aberdeen Amateur Races

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 November 1898 · page 3

As will be seen by the list below, very large entries, in fact a record one for Aberdeen, have been received for the Aberdeen Amateur Races, to be…

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Cricket in England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 November 1898 · page 3

The test matches between England and Australia on the occasion of the visit of the Australian cricket team to England next year have been arranged for the following dates:—At Nottingham, June 1; at…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 19 November 1898 · page 2

THE following players have been chosen to represent the B team [?] a match to be played this afternoon with the Kayuga Club, at…

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The Fatal Boxing Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 November 1898 · page 3

In connection with the death of T. Turner, the light-weight pugilist who died from the effects of injuries received in a boxing match at the rooms of the National Sporting Club, Angle, the referee…

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Local News. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 November 1898 · page 2

The following will represent the Veternus against the Teachers on Victorin Square on Saturday next:— T. A. Faweeti J. M. Alpin, H. S. Robinson, H. Rourke, J. T. Arndell,…

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Test Cricket Matches. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 November 1898 · page 5

Arrangements have been made with regard to the da[?]es for the test matches in which the Australian cricket team will be engaged daring the English…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 November 1898 · page 2

Playing with the Pearls against East Maitland on Saturday, Leon Moore scored 106. The match between Paddington and…

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Aberdeen Amateur Races

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1898 · page 2

JUDGE: Mr. W. Osborne; Starter: Mr. A. Jewell; Clerk of Scales: Mr. Pitt; Treasurer: Mr. R. Neily; Handicappers: Messrs. Osborne, Jewell, Grogin,…

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Cricket. SCONE v. MUSWELLBROOK

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1898 · page 2

THE above clubs met in the Association competition at Muswellbrook on Saturday last. The game proved, as anticipated, an interesting one, though…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 November 1898 · page 3

The following players have been selected to practice for the forthcoming intercolonial matches: Gregory, Iredale, Newell, Mackenzie, Trumper, Noble, Kelly, Youill, McKibbin, Coningham, Pye…

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The Boxing Fatality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 November 1898 · page 3

The Grand Jury has refused to proceed with the case in connection with the late boxing fatality to a puglist named Turner, who died after a contest at the National Sporting Club…

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Latest Cable News. Boxing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 November 1898 · page 3

Five to four is being laid on Corbelt against Sharkey, who are matched to box for a 20,000 dollar purse offered by the Lennex Club New York…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 November 1898 · page 2

M'Kibbin will in future play for the Glebe in competition matches. The New South Wales cricket team to play against South Australia and Victoria…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 November 1898 · page 3

Following is the Pearls' team for its match against the Albions on the Albion Ground tomorrow and December 10:—A. North J. Kerriga[?] L. Moore G. Moore, W. Gillies, J. Gordon, H…

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