Athletic
The attention of pedestrians is called to the £100 Sheffield Handicap of 150 yards, to be run at Bombala on May 25, 26. The first prize is £65, second prize £12, and the third…
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Sport, 1885
418 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 21
The Boxing Championship. Farnan v. FOLSY
MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The following is Farnan's reply to Foley:—"I accept Foley's offer to box him for nothing on condition that he allows me £50 expenses to go…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest Sporting News. Northumberland Amateur Race Club's Races. President, Mr. J. E. Wolfe, J.P.; Vice-President, Dr. R. J. Pierce, J.P.; Honorary Treasurer, Mr. J. H. Dairymple; Honorary Secretary, Mr. W. H. Mullen; Assistant Secretary, Mr. W. C. Quinton; Committee: Messrs. H. L. M'Dougall, W. Birkemhead, R. Doyle, P. Marshall, H. St John Tucker, C. K. Young, P. Waddy, C. H. Prentice, J. C. Heydon, G. Cohen, J.J. Capper, H.J. Adams, J.P.; Judge, Mr. J. Clift, Jun.; Starter, Mr. H. L. M'Dougall; Clerk of Course, Mr. P. Marshall; Clerk of Course, Mr. C. Prentice; Clerk of Scales, Mr. C. Prentice; Handicapper, Mr. W. C. Quinton
This meeting came off on Saturday afternoon last in the presence of an exceedingly poor attendance, there not being above 300 persons present during the…
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SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Blackham, Bonnor, and Palmer will not play in the international cricket match at Melbourne. Later.—The following players are chosen…
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ON Saturday a couple of events tool place on the Wallsend course, which attracted a considerable number of sportsmen. The first item was a match for £20, between…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest Sporting News. Lower Hunter Turf Club Races
THESE races came off under the auspices of the newly formed club on Tuesday, on the new racecourse, Raymond Terrace. The attendances numbered about 500, but there…
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THE pleasure-seekers and ''bookies'' who proceeded to the above races on Tuesday were subjected to some unlooked-for disappointment. The facts of the case are these…
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Newcastle C.C. v. Singleton Rovers C.C., Newcastle ground, 11 o'clock to-day. Messrs. Bryant, Butler, Hall, Lawrence, Merewether, Mitchell, Bewick, Robinson,…
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Under the signature of "Old Athlete" the following letter appeared in Wednesday's Sydney Sportsman:—Sir: Donald Dinnie having challenged all-comers through the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The English Cricketers and the Newcastle Cricket Club. Injustice to the Newcastle C.c
Some months ago we announced that all arrangements had been completed by the Newcastle C.C. for a visit of Shaw's team of English professionals to this city, and as…
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IF all actresses could defend their profession with as much vigour as Miss Harriet Jay, what a time Mr. Burnand and Mr. Hollingshead would…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Latest Sporting News. the Hawkesbury Races
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The gates in connection with the Hawkesbury Races sold for £185. Sixty-six bookmakers have registered…
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RICHMOND, Thursday.—These races were commenced to-day in the presence of fully 3000 persons, among whom were a crowd of country people, who intend, no doubt, to…
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THE meeting of the Murrurundi Jockey Club began on Wednesday, when about 600 persons attended during the afternoon. The gathering must be considered a great…
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The crack team of junior cricketers, the Oriental C. C., from Sydney, play a match on Good Friday against a Wickham team, and on Saturday against an East…
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Newcastle C.C. Second Eleven v. Lismore C. Club. of Sydney.—The following will represent the former club on the Newcastle ground, on Good Friday afternoon,…
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A team from this club intend taking advantage of the holidays by having a tour into the country, leaving here at 8 o'clock on Friday morning. A halt will be made at…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The first entries of the new Rosehill Racing Club wore as follows:—Opening Handicap, 42; Two-year-old Handicap, 20; Parramatta…
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One of those very pleasant reunions, unfortunately of too rare occurrence, but which retain a warm place in our memory, occurred last Wednesday evening. On that…
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will, no doubt, be largely attended, as the events sat down for discussion are numerous and well worth competing for…
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