Greta. Rat Coursing
Some excellent sport, in grand weather, took place in the park on Saturday afternoon, there being two events, the rat coursing, promoted by Mr. J. Seally, of the…
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Sport, 1900
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Athletics
A footrace took place cat Hexham on Saturday between Comyns and Morris, two local peds. The man stripped in first class condition, and the race attracted a lot of…
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It Is an old and true saying that "old customs change slowly," and the remark is specially applicable up Rugby football in this district. It was to he expected after…
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Yorkshire in less than two days inflicted a six-wicket defeat on Essex, and Lancashire beat Surrey by, eight vickets. Both were bowlers' matches, there being only…
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Morpeth v. Newcastle West.—Played at Newcastle, and won by the former by 15 games. Scores:—Harvey and Horsefield v. Timbury and Nimmo. 6-0; Cantwell and…
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The handicap promoted by Mr. E. C. Lightfoot, of Hexham, attracted a very fair attendance on Saturday, and as the runners were on their best behaviour some…
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The representative match, Metropolis v. Newcastle District, is to be played on the Union Ground this afternoon. A strong local team has been chosen, and it is…
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At the annual meeting of the New South Wales Association, held in Sydney on Monday night, the committee's report stated the home match New South Wales against…
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A footrace has been arranged between Moroney, of Tamworth, and Alf. Cummins. The race will take place at Tamworth on Wednesday next for a stake of £25 a side,…
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Harry Trott will be 33 years of age on Sunday next. When the last mail left Ranji had averaged close upon 100 per innings in…
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A match between teams representing the above branch unions was played off on the local Union's ground in the presence of a rather poor attendance yesterday. The play…
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Morris Lindsay, brother of W. Lindsay, of Newcastle, died in Sydney the other day, the cause of death being pneumonia. Cullen and Nolan are to fight in Sydney…
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The Lowlands green will be the scene of operations this afternoon so far as concerns the local bowling world. The final in the Patron's Pairs' Trophies will be…
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Several badge matches are down for decision this afternoon. The third juniors will make their first appearance. A Newcastle team left for Dungog last…
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The game of Rugby football continues to flourish in New Zealand, and this season several of the provinces will send strong teams touring through the colony. In…
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The contest for the heavy-weight championship of Australia is to be decided in Sydney next week, when Dooley and Doherty meet for the fifth time. It is only…
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Champion rink matches were played on the Lowlands' green on Saturday afternoon Swain's (Hamilton) rink defeated Gardner's (Newcastle), 38 to 11. O'Neill's…
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The ninth series of badge matches attracted the usual number of spectators to the Union Ground on Saturday. The first grade fixture was between Tighe's Hill and…
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Dooley and Doherty settle their little difference in Sydney this evening. At the Golden Gate, on Saturday night, C. Frsot defeated Tom Hope in the…
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Hamilton Mutuals v. Newcastle West— Played on the latter's court yesterday (bank holiday), and resulted as follows:— Timbury and Westcott (N.W.) v. T…
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