Athletics. English Notes
THE London Bell's Life says:—We are able this week to chronicle a Russian triumph, L. Junker, the young Russian, who has proved suck an acquisition to the…
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Sport, 1878
424 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 22
Cricket
A MATCH took place on Saturday last, between the members of the United Cricket Club, and Wood, Brothers, and Co's. Cricket club. The batting of W. May,…
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To take up our readers' valuable time with a dissertation on the weather experienced this side of the Border is not our intention on the present occasion, but merely to remind…
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THE Australasian's Sporting correspondent, respondent, "Robin Hood." writes:—"On Saturday last the grounds of the London Athletic Club were crowded to…
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THE good folks of Stockton have issued a well-selected programme for the 26th inst. It consists of eight events, viz.—two for all-comers, one pulling a pair of…
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A JUMPING match, between Messrs. White and Wills, of Homebush, for £20 aside, we are informed, took place yesterday afternoon. White was the favourite and…
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[?]. HINDLE of Paisley, who has recently taken up his abode in America, and defeated J. Manning of Boston, so easily in September, ran him a return match, distance half a mile, on October…
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THE match between the second eleven of the Newcastle C. C,. and the Albion C. C., to be played on the Newcastle Cricket Ground to-day, will commence at 11 o'clock precisely, instead of…
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THIS match which was the outcome of a great deal of paper warfare, and has caused no little excitement amongst the swimming fraternity, excitement amongst the swimming fraternity,…
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ALREADY signs are not wanting of the approach of the great contest of the year. Bedrooms are being engaged by telegraphic advice in all the hotels. Several horses have arrived,…
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AN advertisement in another column announces a grand athletic gathering to he held on the 26th inst., on the Albert Ground Sydney. The programme (consisting of seventeen events) is a…
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IN the cricket match at Oamaru, to-day, C. Bannerman made the highest score (45) for his side. Bailey and A. Bannerman came next with 12 each, and there were no other double figures…
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OUR Lambton correspondent says:—Fyffe is doing steady work in his training, but the excessive hot weather is rather against him. It is said that he is working harder that he cares…
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A CABLEGRAM in yesterday's S. M. Herald, dated Christ Church, New Zealand, Saturday, says:—In the cricket match between the Australian eleven and fifteen of Canterbury, the former in…
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A MEETING of the Jockey Club was held last night at the Ship Inn, to talk over matters for the coming races. Very hopeful prospects are entertained of a successful meeting. The following…
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WORK has commenced in earnest on the course, and a number of "touts" are to be seen every morning on the qui[?]rice. The following horses worked on Saturday morning:—Sir Solomon,…
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To-day the Stockton Annual aquatic festival is to take place, and the sport promises to be of the most exciting kind. A large number of entries have been…
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THE Second Ironclads will meet the Second Albions, of Maitland, to-day, on the Ironclad Cricket Ground. Play will commence at half-past ten sharp. The following will comprise the…
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FIRST on the list of amusements, of course, stands the Newcastle Races, which promise to be the most successful yet held. The course is in splendid…
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STARTER, Mr. R. Young; president, Mr. Peter Callen; judge, Mr. Alex. Brown; secretary and treasurer, Mr. Alex. Brown. Committee: Messrs. P. Callen, R. Young, J. Chilvers, W…
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