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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1901

1,098 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 55

Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 May 1901 · page 3

At a meeting of the Marylebone Cricket Club held on Wednesday last to consider the proposed alterations in the leg-before-wicket rule, Captain W. E. Dension a member of the committee, stated that…

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Our Singleton Letter. [From Our Representatives.] Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 May 1901 · page 4

A meeting of the Singleton Football Club was held on Saturday evening, Mr. Alex. Morrison presiding over a good attendance. The Secretary of the Scone Club wrote that his…

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Football. East End Rugby. Football Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 4

At a special general meeting of the above clue, held at Mr. W. J. Sampson's rooms last night, it was decided to form a junior team in connection with the…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 3

On Saturday last teams representing Public School and Grammar School engaged in a contest on the latter's ground. "The result was a win for the Grammar School…

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Warwick Farm Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 3

The racing at Warwick Farm on Saturday resulted as under :— Hurdle Race,. about 2 miles.—Billy Manton,9st 181b (M'Curloy), 1[?] Siara, 9st…

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Newcastle Tattersall's Club Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 3

A day's racing under the auspices of Newcastle Tattersall's Club took place at coalopolis yesterday. Following are the results :—…

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Newcastle J.C. Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 3

The Newcastle Jockey Club's May meeting was held on Saturday in the presence of a good attendance. Results.— Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Antique,…

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Football. Hunter District Rugby Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 4

A general meeting of the above Union was held last night, at Cridge's rooms, High-street, Mr. John Gilles, M.L.A., presided, and others present were:—Messrs. W. A. Terry, D.J. Ryan,…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 4

The celebrated London cricket ground, the Oval, belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall, has, of course, passed over with the other lands and revenues of the Duchy into the…

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Cricket Anecdotes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 5

"Not out," said the umpire in answer to an appeal, " but if he does it again be will be!" At Eccleshall, near Sheffield, there was…

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Cricket. Junior Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 2

The final meeting of this season of the Maitland District Junior Cricket Association was held on Tuesday at Mr. J. Stacker's rooms, East Maitland. The President (Mr. P. Ferry) presided, and the following…

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Hunter District Rugby Union Representative Match to be Played at Singleton

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 3

A GENERAL meeting of the Hunter District Rugby Union was hold at Cridge'a Room; West Maitland, on Tuesday evening. Present: Mr John…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 4

The opening match of the season, between Tamworth and West Tamworth, was won by the latter by 19 points to 3. The Metropolitan Union has again decided to…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 4

May 15,16—Scone. May 18—Wallsend; entries, May 13. May 24—Mcrriwa; entries, May 13. May 25—Aberdeen ; entries, May 18…

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Tennis

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

All lines Tennis Materials, cheapest and best. M. ANDERSON, Bourke-street…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 5

The season in Armidale was opened on Wednesday with a grand fancy-dress match. The Secretary of Singleton Football…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 5

A match between Singleton C.C. and Combined District will be played on the Howe Park Oval to-day. Great interest is being manifested as to the result, and…

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Cricket Anecdotes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 10

"Not out," said the umpire in answer to an appeal." but if he does it again he will be!" At Eccleshall, near Sheffield, there was…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 May 1901 · page 4

May 15, 16—Scone. May 18—Wallsent; entries, to-night. May 24—Merriwa; entries, to-night. May 25—Aberdeen; entries, May 18…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 3

On Saturday West Tamworth defeate Tamworth by 21 points to nil. H. D. Wood, of the University, whose retirement from the playing arena after 13…

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