Cricket. Soil for Turf Wickets
A a meeting of the executive committee of the New South Wales Cricket Association it was reported that there was a scarcity of the Bul[?] soil which…
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Cricket Averages London, June 16
The respective averages of English country players and the visiting South African cricketers are as follows. County players—Batting Hobbs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle Casualties. Accident on Football Field
Howard Preston. 22, an engineer, employed at Walah Iisland, and living in Shortland Place, Newcastle, sustained internal injuries while playing…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Lawn Tennis. Men's Competitions. London, June 19
In the London chapionships Norman Brookes defeated Mayes, 6-1, 6-4, Brookes showed glimpses of his old form, especially in the close…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sporting Cables Cricket. London, June 12
A message from Oxford states that for the cricket match the wicket for South Africa was saturated. It was hoped to start a four o'clock, but…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Tennis Controversy. Settlement Move New York, June 12
Mr. George Wightman, president of the United States Lawn Tennis Association, announces the appointment of four members of a…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Lawn Tennis. Brookes Fine Play. London, June 17
The Australian tennis players, J. M. Bayley and J. Willard, who will represent at the Olympic Games, and the New Zealanders, F. M. B. Fisher; J…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawn Tennis Davis Cup Tie. London, June 11
In the third round Davis Cup tie, at Scarborough, Britain defeated south Africa by four matches to one. In to-day's ingles Gilbert (Britain)…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Cricket. South Africa v. Essex. London, June 20
The match between the South Africans and Essex at Colchester was concluded to-day, and resulted in a close win for the visitors by one…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Pony Racing. Alleged Pulling of Horses. to Exploit Betting Market
Samuel L. McKenzie, a journalist, of "Truth," appeared before the Parliamentary Committee inquiry into the administration and control of pony…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Cricket Essex v. South Africa. (Reuter's Cables.) London, Thursday Night
In the match against Essex, South Africa, in the first innings, scored 263 (Taylor 126). Essex in the second innings lost seven wickets for 296…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Play Something. Dr. Radford on Athletics. Experience with A.i.f
"Australia thinks far too much about, athletics," says the Bishop of Goulburn, Dr. Radford, who is visiting Adelaide…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Football. Hunter Rugby League. Maitland and Eastern Suburbs Win
Cessnock and Greta have yet to register a win in the Hunter Rugby League's A grade competation, but it will not occasion much surprise to see…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Rugby Union
There are indications throughout the State that the Rugby Union code is becoming stronger. The game has gained somewhat in Sydney and one…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bowls. Sanders Shield
The final of the Sanders Shield competition took place on Wallsend green on Saturday afternoon, the contesting teams being Lambton winners of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bowls. Burwood v West Maitland
West Maitland and Burwood bowling clubs met in a match on the West Maitland Park this afternoon. The scores at 3.40 p.m. were:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock Races. Saturday's Events
There was a large attendance at Cessnock races on Saturday afternoon when a good day's sport was witnessed. The meeting was well…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Law Tennis. London, June 22
Special trains brought provincial visitors to the championship tournament, kingscote beat Lowe, 3-6, 8-6, 6-2, 6-0…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Football. Hunter v. Redfern United
Redfern United played a Hunter League team on the Show Ground this afternoon. The strong westerly wind greatly interfered with play…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lawn Tennis. Brookes' Accident. London. June 21
To-day Brookes' eye was much better, and he definitely decided to play in the singles and doubles championships at Wimbledon…
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