The Boxing Contest
T. Burns cabled to the "Sporting Life" that Johnson's seconds influenced police intervention. He (Burns) was strong, and always had a chance, as Johnson was…
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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing
Jan. 16:-Heddon Jockey Club; entries, Jan. 11. Jan. 20, 21:-Manilla Jockey' Club races; entries, Jan. 7…
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Delightfully pleasant weather prevailed to-day for the annual regatta at Morpeth, and a large attendance of spectators availed themselves of the opportunity of spending an…
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Tommy Burns has signed an agreement with Mr Harry Riekards for a five weeks' engagement at [?] weekly, commencing next Monday…
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It is not infrequently found that sailors, of all people, are either unable to swim, or are very poor swimmers. As they are liable at any time to fall into the water by accident, or to be cast into it…
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Owing to the rigorous weather the match between the Australian Rugby football team and the Colombes Club, France, was cancelled…
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A team of cricketers organized by Mr. H. Ralston left Morpeth by the early (5.40 a.m.) train on Saturday last, for a couple of matches at Wyong and Tuggerah. The…
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Speaking on Wednesday with regard to the recent contest for the world's heavyweight boxing championship, Mr Wood, the Chief Secretary, stated that the…
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Teams representing Newcastle and Singleton met at Howe Park yesterday, the match resulting in a win for Singleton by 22 runs. The Singleton team made 178 (A. D…
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Jan. 16.—Heddon Jockey Club ; entries, Jan. 11. Jan. 20, 21.—Manilla Jockey Club; entries, Jan. 7…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →JOHNSON V. Burns World's Championship Boxing Match. Witnessed by 20,000 Spectators. a Bitter Battle. Johnson Wins in 14 ROUNDS. Burns Badly Braised. First Stopped by Police. Sydney
What in many respects was the greatest boxing contest the world has ever seen was decided this forenoon at the Stadium, Rushcutter's Bay, between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns for the…
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The following players have been selected to meet Wickham on Wickham green on Wednesday afternoon:—Compton, Hills, McLennan, Skinner; Poulton, Smith…
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On Saturday a team from Sydney tried conclusions with Sinvleton at Howe Park, the visitors winning by 53 runs. Scores:—Sydney 184, of which Minuet made 100, W. R. Jones 20, Deane 18…
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Annette Kellerman, the Victorian swimmer, has put up a new record in America. Miss Kellerman swam from Charlestown Bridge to within less than…
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Squires and Lang will probably meet on the 26th inst. Johnson has left Sydney for Melbourne. He is disgusted at the…
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The Australian Rugby League football team played a team representing England on Saturday, and were defeated by 14 points to 9…
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Members of the local club are particularly requested to roll up to practice on the Park to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon…
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SPEAKING on Wednesday with regard to the recent contest for the world's heavyweight boxing championship, Mr. Wood, the Chief Secretary, stated…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cricket. To-morrow's Matches
Half-Holiday v. Central Mission on Albion Ground:- Connolly, Pritchard, Johnston, Bill, Brown, Cleary, M'lean, Nieholls, Graves, Sampson, Brown, Butler(12)…
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