Boxing. Thompson Defeats Townsend
Al Thompson, ex-champion heavy-weight amateur, made his first appearance as a professional in Sydney on Saturday night in opposition to Tom Townsend at…
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Jerry's Plains Amateur Racing Club
A meeting of the above club was held on Tuesday night last at Mr. Ball's Commercial Hotel, with Mr. W. L. Hickson In the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Athletics. Daunts Handicap Postponed
Owing to the heavy. rain Mr. Arthur Dannel has been reluctantly compelled to postpone his second Ascor Handicap until Saturday evening next. The showers played haves…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Athletics. Rowan's Handicap
Mr. J. Rowan, the well-known and popular Newcastle sportsman, ran his second £25 handicap off on the Rugby League Ground, Hamilton, on Saturday afternoon,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Boxing A. Londoner's Challenge
Joe While, of London, who claims to says a good record in the ring, is at present in Newcastle, and has issued a challenge to McNab, of Weston., at 9th 8lb.. for £10 or…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Swimming. Another Championship for Longworth
W. Longworth (N.S.W.) swept the Australian board of championship by winning the 1320 yards event at the Fremantle Baths. on Saturday. beating F. Springfield (Q.) by 50…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Tragedy at Uralla. Fatal. Quarrel Over Cricket
It is difficult to construe all the different stories circulated regarding the awful tragedy at Uralla. referred to in Saturday's issue, and which resulted in a young [?]…
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W. Longworth (N.S.W.) swept the Australian board of championships by winning the 132O yards event at the Fremantle (W.A.) Baths, on Saturday,…
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A cablegram from Vancouver on Saturday says:—Tommy Burns has definitely decided to re-enter the ring. When interviewed on the subject, he said, "Yes"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rugby Football. South Africans Invited. New Zealanders Slighted. London, Monday afternoon
The English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish Rugby Unions have invited the South Africans to visit the United Kingdom for the 1912-13 season. Mr. Palliser strongly urged New…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boxing. Melbourne
Simpson defeated Hill in seven rounds last night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boxing. Langford Outpoints Harry
Sam Langford gained a points decision over Jim Barry at the Stadium lust night after twenty rounds of stubborn fighting. This is the tenth occasion on which the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Latest Sporting News. Quirindi Races. Quirindi
The annual meeting of the Quiriadi Jockey Club commenced to-day. Weather was warm, and there was a fair attendance:— Results:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tragedy at Uralla. Quarrel Over Cricket Match Uralla
At Rich's Hotel, in Main-street, on Friday night, Emanuel Robson, of Balala, was shot by another young man, Alexander Hancock, of Rocky…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Athletics. Postle Defeats Donaldson
Promoted by the Melbourne Olympic. Athletic Club, a farowell meeting to Jack Donaldson, champion sprinter of the world, was lield on the Exhibition Oval on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Boxing. Hannan v. READ
A match has at length been arranged between Billy Hannan of Maitland, and Jack Road, the well-known and well-performed Tasmanian "Scientist" to box the best of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Junior Cricket. District Association Formed
A meeting convened for the purpose of considering, the advisability of forming a first junior cricketing association for the district, was held in the School of Arts last evening…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Chinese Revolution. the New Regime. Uniting the Races. Peking, Feb. 13
The edicts say that, "in consequence of the uprising of the Republican army, the Empire is a seething, boiling cauldron. It is evident that a majority is in favour of a…
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A return match has been arranged between Sam Langford and Sam M'Voa. They will meet on Easter Monday, April 8, at Sydney stadium…
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