The Intercolonial Football Match
MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The Intercolonial Football Match commenced to-day, in the presence of eight thousand spectators. The play was splendid The…
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Sport, 1878
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Football Newcastle v. WALLSEND
AN interesting match between the above clubs, came off on the club's ground, St. John's Green, Newcastle, on Saturday last, and resulted in a somewhat easy…
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Hurdle Race Stampede; Corinthian Rice, Isaac Walton ; Steeplechase, Opposition; Flat Race, Peter…
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THE above races took place at Ealcs' racecourse, West Maitland, on Saturday last, when the weather was fine, and the spectators, numbering about three…
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THE match for Saturday has been arranged Banks and Professions, v. the World, the latter to wear the club uniform; a scratch match will also take place every Thursday, from 4.15 to…
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THE Kensington Park races took place on Saturday. The Hurdle Race was won by Stampede; the Corinthian Race by Isaak Walton; the Steeplechase by Opposition, with Goulburn…
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THE football match on the Melbourne Cricket Ground, between the Carlton and Waratah Clubs, took place on Saturday. The weather was fine and cloudy with a slight N.W. wind. Between…
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THE return match between the Australians and an eleven of Yorkshire county, was commenced on July let, at Sheffield, and continued on the following day. As announced in our yesterday's…
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A 100 yards' flutter has been arranged between John Price, of Plattsburg, and J. Lonsdale, of Wallsend, for a stake of £50. The race will take place at Plattsburg in about three weeks time…
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ABOUT 500 people assembled on St. John's Green on Saturday, to witness the contest between the Banks and Professions versus the World, the latter came of victorious, scoring four touches…
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A CONCERT in aid of the Club in talked of to take place soon, to defray the heavy expenses caused by the fencing and improving of St, Joho's Green. As the game gives great amusement to…
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A SPECIAL general meeting of the above was held at the Ship Inn on Tuesday evening last, for the purpose of considering the question and advisability of arranging for a concert to be held…
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A MEETING of persons interested in the formation of base ball and lawn tennis clubs was held last night at Tattersall's Hotel There was a large attendance, and after a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Football. Cornstalks V. All Comers at Wallsend
THE football match at Wallsend on Saturday was very well-contested. During the first half hoar the ball was never off the centre of the field till Walsh, getting the leather under his…
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THE Coursing at Durham's Hotel, Greta, on Saturday last, caused much interest. The rat were strong and gave plenty of work for the dogs. The sweep was won by…
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THIS match which has been causing considerable interest at Wallsend, is fixed for tomorrow (Saturday), The Albions intend being represent by their strongest team, which will…
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THE great Waterloo Cup meeting, to be held on the 15th July and following days in Victoria, is arousing considerable attention. The famous greyhound Western Princess is…
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WE notice T. Shepherd, of Newcastle, is anxious to make a match for £25 aside, with Joseph Graham, of the Glebe, to run one mile. Both these peds, have performed, in…
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THIS match caused a great deal of excitement, and, notwithstanding the very unfavourable state of the weather, over 17,000 people witnessed the contest. The Australians were defeated by one…
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WE are pleased to learn that there is every possibility of these two noted fliers again trying conclusions for the championship of Australia. Watson, we believe, intends publishing a…
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