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New England · Sport

Sport, 1888

109 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 6

Tennis Gown

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 September 1888 · page 4

HERE is a tennis gown made for Mrs. Cleveland, and worn by her this summer out at Red Top, where she had a tennis court marked and prepared. It has a…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Sunday. Cricket Match

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1888 · page 4

IN the match, Australians v. South of England, the latter concluded their second innings for 175. The Australians, requiring 57 to get to win, made the…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Sunday. Cricket Match

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 September 1888 · page 4

IN the match, Australians v. Surrey, the Australians concluded their second innings for 123, Ferris, making 39, and Blackham 35. Surrey, in their second innings, made…

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A. J. C. Races. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 September 1888 · page 4

THERE was a large attendance at Randwick to-day, and the weather was delightful. The different events resulted as follows:—…

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A. J. C. Races. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 October 1888 · page 8

FOLLOWING are the results of to-day's races:—Steeplechase: Marmion, Schobeloff, Last King…

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Cricket

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1888 · page 8

THE long-looked-forward-to match between the benedict and bachelor members of the Armidale Cricket Club eventuated last Saturday, and resulted in a win…

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Canterbury Park Races

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1888 · page 8

Flying Handicap: Pugilist, Pet Girl, Some Day. Park Stakes: Stephonotis, Thetis, Attraction…

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V.A.T. Club Races. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 October 1888 · page 8

Toe Caulfield Meeting commenced today. Following are theresults Caulfield Stakes: Mentor, Cycloys Hurdle Race: Incident, Blue Moun…

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A French Writer on Football

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1888 · page 7

A WRITER in the Paris TEMPS, who has been treating of the various aspects of social life in England, is rather severe in his criticisms…

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Caulfield Races. Second Day

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1888 · page 5

MAIDEN PLATE.--Snowfoot, Lord Allen, flex. Nursery Handicap.--Hon. James White's Rudolph, Epi, St. Ives. Thirteen others started. Selling Race.--Surprise, Catseye, Lady Marion…

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Cricket. Armidale v. West End

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1888 · page 8

THESE clubs commenced a match on the Armidale ground on Saturday, and from present appearances the finish should be a close one. Benson, for the West End,…

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The Races, Under the Auspices of the Cricket Clubs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1888 · page 4

ON Friday last a very well arranged programme of races was carried out on the Racecourse, the proceeds from which will be devoted to the funds of the…

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V. R. C. Races. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1888 · page 4

THE following are the results of to-day's racing:—The Maiden Plate: Illex 1; Aldavalloch 2; Quadrant 3.—The Foal Stakes: Carbine 1; Wycombe 2; Melos…

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The Humors of Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 November 1888 · page 3

INNUMERABLE are the curious incidents and funny yarns related in connection with cricket, the best of all summer sports. One of the most amusing of them was related to us by old Tom…

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Cricket. Armidale v. I[?]ONCLAD

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 November 1888 · page 4

As the Tamworth cricketers disappointed the local players at the last minute, the above clubs got together the best teams they could master at a few hoar's notice,…

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Our Wires. Sydney. Monday, 12.5 A.m. Racing Accident

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 November 1888 · page 2

AT the inquest on the jockey Waldron, who was killed on Saturday at the Newcastle races, a verdict of accidental death was returned. The other jockey, Murray, was taken, to the hospital, and is…

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Boxing Match

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 December 1888 · page 4

The contest between G.Seale and R. Sandall for the boxing championship of the colonies resulted in a draw, after a determined fight…

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Amateur Boxing Match

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 December 1888 · page 5

The contest between G. Seale and R. Sandall for the amateur boxing championship of the colonies resulted in a draw after a determined fight…

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Brisbane. Tattersall's Races

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 December 1888 · page 6

Tattersall's Cup.--Greywing won easily, Honest Ned and General Gordon running a dead heat for second place. Time, 2 min. 40 12 sees. Bellringer, the favorite, was left at the post…

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Cricket. Armidale v. SALISBURY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 December 1888 · page 4

THESE clubs met at Salisbury on Saturday last, the former proving the victors by an innings and 8 runs. G. Marsh captained the Salisbury men, and Holden the…

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