Boxing. Hall Beats Pelkey
At the Brisbane Stadium the negro "Joe" Hall (9.12¾) outpointed Tenario Pelkey (10.1½), in a 20-round contest, which was vigorously…
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Lawn Tennis. Success of Bartlett
E. L. Bartlett won the Auckland tennis singles championship after being runner-up for the previous five years…
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A meeting of the East Maitland Cricket Club will be held in the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening at 7.45 o'clock…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →One Run Short Richardson Misses Double Century. South Australia v New South Wales. Cricket. Sydney
The Sheffield Shield match was continued In fine but cloudy weather. The attendance was about 2000 when the game commenced…
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London, Saturday.—lt is reported from St. Louis that Gene Tunney has agreed to defend his title as heavyweight champion of the world, in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mungo Brush Regatta
On Monday and Tuesday Dec. 27 and 28, the annual regatta was held at Mungo Brush. In spite of the unfavourable weather conditions…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sporting. BOXING
It is reported from St. Louis that Gene Tunney has agreed to defend his title as heavyweight champion of the world, in September, against any…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming. Championship Heats
M. Christie (Drummonyne), T. Summergreene (Sydney), A. Charlton (Manly), and J. Kelly (Balmoral) qualified yesterday afternoon at the…
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C. V. Grimmelt has notified, the New South Wales, Cricket Association that he would not be able to take part in the Maeartney testimonial match owing…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Football Meeting
A meeting of the Bast Maitland Rugby League Football Club will be held in the Mechanics' Institute, on Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock. All…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Swimming Championships. Charlton's Great Win
Although suffering from a cold, Andrew ("Boy") Charlton, of Manly, broke the world's record for the 880 yards when he defeated Takaishi, of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rosedale Races
Horseowners are remained that entries for the above races, to be held on Saturday, January 22nd, close this coming Saturday. Full…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Millfield Races
Although there was a fairly large attendance at the Millfield Races on Saturday last, a much larger crowd would have turned up if the rain had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Swimming Championships Charlton's Great Win. a World's Record
Although suffering from a cold, Andrew ("Boy") Charlton, of Manly, broke the world's record for the 880 yards when he defeated K. Takaishi, of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawn Tennis Country Week in Sydney
Singleton and District Lawn Tennis Association will be represented by, 16 players at the country week, earnival, which commences at Rushcutter's Bay…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cricket. Victoria's Takings Increase. Melbourne
At a meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association last night it was announced that receipts from the three interstate matches played this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australian Cricket Team Bonus of £250 Each
The members of the Australian cricket team, which unsuccessfully contested the fight for the ashes in England, are to receive a bonus of £250…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Cricket. South Australia v. New South Wales. South Australia's Big Lead on First Innings
The Shefsield Shield match, New South Wales v. South Australia, commenced at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming Baths
With a view to the establishment of swimming baths, the Mayor, Alderman Fry, recommended in a minute to West Maitland Council…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Denman Coursing Club
Referring to his representations on behalf of Mr. G.T. Purvis, of Denman, hon. secretary, Denman Coursing Club, In relation to a…
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