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Sport, 1899

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Latest Telegrams. SYDNEY, Saturday. V.A.T.O. RACES

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

The following were, the winners at the above meeting on Saturday:—Hopeful Stakes—Laurie, Promontary, Lessadurn. St. Leger—Bobadil, Lee…

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Racing. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 5

THE following are the results of today's racing in Melbourne:—Maiden Stakes.—George Frederick, Nitre, Undine…

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Sporting. V.R.C. Races. Second Day--tuesday

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 2

Hurdle Race--Iromoo 1, Mystery S, Barton 3. Ascot Vale Stakes—Condiment 1, Nitre 2, Promontory 3. Australian Cup--Bobadil 1, Lee-Metford 2, Le…

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Latest Telegrams. SYDNEY, Tuesday. V.A.T.C. RACES

The Inverell Argus · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 2

Hurdles : Iramoo, Mystery Barton Ascot Stakes: Condiment Nitrs Promontory. Australian Cup: Bobadil, Lee…

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Cricket

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 3

The trophy winners in the recent test match were:—Noble (11), Darling (104), Giffen 1,67), and Laver (136). The trophies were presented to the top Socrer of each…

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Telegrams Sydney, Friday. Cricket, Australian Eleven v. Next Best

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 5

The second match between the Australian Eleven and the Next Best Eleven was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket to-day the latter…

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V. R. C. Races

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 2

THE Autumn Meeting of the Victoria Racing Club was brought to a conclusion at Flemington racecourse on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine, aud there was a large attendance…

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Northern Border Cricket Association

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 2

A MEETING of the Northern Border Union was held at the Central Hotel on Saturday evening, the following gentlemen being present:--Messrs W. T. McCoy (chair), J. Carter (acting secretary), A. A…

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The Australian Cricket Team. Sydney, Monday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 5

IT is believed in Melbourne that the remaining members of the Australian cricket team for England will not be selected until a day or two before the…

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Latest Telegrams. SYDNEY, Saturday. V.A.T.C. RACES

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 2

All Aged Stakes:—Bobadil, Nitre, Condiment. Placed Handioap;—Relio, Gnullo, Heretic…

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Newcastle Races. Newcastle Thursday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 5

THE races took place to-day. Following are the results:—Opening Handicap.—Claret, Hereford, Loch Long…

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Cricket

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 3

The third match between the Eleven for England and Rest of Australia, was commenced at Adelaide to-day, the latter having 4 wickets down for…

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Metropolitan Cricket

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 March 1899 · page 4

The first grade matches this afternoon resulted as follows:—North Sydney v. Paddington—Former closed their innings with 3 wickets for 233;…

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Racing Sydney, Thursday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 5

DURING the morning a persistent demand existed for Vigorous in the Doncaster Handicap. In the Cup market there was a public demand for Bobadil…

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Cricket

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 25 March 1899 · page 3

Joe Wilson scored 110 not oat in a first grade match in Sydney last Saturday. The exclusion of George Giffen from die Australian Eleven, resulted in a hostile…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. A.J.C RACES

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 25 March 1899 · page 5

Vigorous,as the result of a good gallop Yesterday is now quoted at 100 to 10 for the Doncaster Handicap. Bobadil also became firmer for the Sydney Cup, 5 to…

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Swimming

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 2

In the metropolitan district there are 100 swimming clubs, covering a membership of about 12,000, in whom 10,000 are boys and girls…

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Fatal Boxing Contest

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 3

A CENTRAL NEWS telegram from Capetown says:—A boxing match, which has had an unfortunate termination, was brought off here on…

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Swimming Clubs. Sydney, Mondays

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 5

IN the metropolitan district there are 100 Swimming clubs, covering a membership of about 12,000, of whom 10,000, are boys and 2000 girls. It is…

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ATHLETIC. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 5

FITZSIMMOXS and Jeffries have arranged for 25 rounds at Coney Island Club on May 24 for 20,000 dollars…

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