Cricket. the "Wood" Cup
IRONCLADS V. NEWCASTLE CLUB.—This game was resumed on the Newcastle ground on Saturday afternoon last. The Newcastle club opened their first innings by sending in first C. Lawrence, jun.,…
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Sport, 1886
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Cricket Match. Newcastle Grammar School v. East Maitland G. S. C. C.
On Wednesday (10th), the N. G. S. C. O. went to East Maitland to do battle against the E M. G. S. C. C. At 10 o'clock the two captains tossed up; E. Maitland won the toss and sent their opponents…
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In the fire-brigade match on Saturday between the various brigades, the 2nd City carried off the magnificent cup presented by Mr. J. C. Ellis. The 2nd City Brigade…
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On Saturday an excellent opportunity will be afforded to all those who take an interest in this new popular game, and also to any who may wish to learn…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Athletics. Solly V. Bailey—a Match Probable
A report is afloat at Wallsend to the effect that Solly's friends are desirous of matching him against Robert Bailey, the winner of the late Sheffield Handicap at Newcastle,…
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THE match on Saturday should attract a large section of the Newcastle sporting community to the local cricket ground. Every effort is being made, to render the day's…
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A meeting of the members connected with the Wallsend and Plattsburg Athletic Club was held at Mr. George Bunns's Hotel, on Wednesday evening. Mr. James Fletcher, jun. (in the chair), asked the…
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CARLTON v. WALLSEND C.C.—This match was played on Thursday at Wallsend, and caused a considerable amount of excitement. The Carlton's were the first to go to the wickets, and managed to…
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From the Illawarra Mercury we learn that William Beach, champion oarsman, intends leaving for England during March. He will not visit American (at least he has no present intention of…
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On Saturday afternoon 2[?] match was played on the Ironclad cricket ground between the second Ironclacs and the Clerical C. Club. The 'Clads went first to the…
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The Cricket Ground on Saturday was the scene of a match between six representatives of the Association Ground Lawn a Tennis Club of Sydney and a similar…
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The following are the scratchings for events to be run at Wallsend next Saturday:—Flying Handicap: Tom Brown, Marcus, Fancy, Lady Jane. Plattsburg and…
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Some little stir has been caused in cricket circles in England (says the London correspondent of the Melbourne Argus) by its becoming known, through the medium of the…
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A cricket match took place on use grounds of the hospital for the Insane on Saturday afternoon last between the Railway Clerical C.C. end Tighe's Hill C.C. The Tighe's Hill went first to the wickets…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sporting. Plattsburg and Wallsend Amateur Turf Club Races. Saturday, February 27
Wallsend and Plattsburg are admittedly sporting places. Horse-racing, pedestrianism, and other sports all have their votaries there. The meeting on Saturday was successful enough as regards the…
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A meeting of the Wallsend and Plattsburg Athletic Club was held on Wednesday evening. Mr. James Fletcher, jun., in the chair, who called upon the secretary to read the minutes of the…
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THIS day the Miner's Demonstration takes place. The members will muster at the reserve at the top of Watt-street at 10 o'clock a.m., and march to the Newcastle…
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Yesterday morning the well-known athletes, M'Caffrey, Connors, and Mace returned to Newcastle. M'Caffrey is in pretty good buckle, but is still suffering from a…
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A meeting of members connected with the above athletic club was held on Monday evening at Mr. G. Bunn's hotel. Mr. John Simpson (in the chair) remarked…
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On Monday afternoon the Association Cricket Ground presented quite a gay appearance, the lawn and grand stand being thronged with ladies in brilliant costumes…
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