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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1900

994 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 50

Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 6

"Felix" writes:— "The numerous friends of the celebrated player, Harry Trott, will be very pleased to learn that he…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 6

The following from a Chicago paper, tells the story:—"Albert known to pugilism and fame as 'Young Griffo,' and virtually dragged out of a grave…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 6

The cricket match Melbourne v. Wellington was continued on Monday. The visitors proceeding with their first innings, ran their score up to 430. The home team made…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1900 · page 6

W. J. Sturgess, the English amateur walking champion, is among the long list of prominent old country athletes who have volunteered for service in South Africa,…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1900 · page 3

"Tom" Sharkey will be gratified to learn that there is a movement on foot in Ireland which has in view the presentation of a testimonial to him when he visits the…

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Democratic Athletic Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1900 · page 3

Semi-Final and Final 8st 7lb Tournament. First round starts 8 p.m. Nominations received for 9st 51b Tournament at Club Rooms, corner Darby and Church…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 March 1900 · page 6

Writing to the editor of the New York "World," J. J. Corbett says:—"I am the only man in the world that can beat Jeffries, and I think that I shall do it on…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 3

At the Democratic Club to-night the management intend putting forward a very attractive programme. At least there will be five contests in connection with the 8st…

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A.j.c. Races. Victory and Carberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 March 1900 · page 6

The A.J.C.'s March meeting took place at Randwick on Saturday, in the presence of a very fair attendance. Some excellent sport was provided, the results being as…

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Athletics. the Democratic Club. Gardner Wins the Tournament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 March 1900 · page 6

The semi-finals and final in connection with the 8st 71b tournament promoted by the Newcastle Democratic Club took place at the rooms on Saturday evening in the…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1900 · page 3

Islington v. Hamilton.—Won by former by 53 runs. Hamilton batted first, and were easily disposed of for 32 runs, A. Myers with 12 being the only one to reach double…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1900 · page 6

When the last Australian team were in England Mr. Frank Blackley, manager and secretary of the Inns of Court Hotel, where the team stopped when in London, was…

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Pony Races Postponed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1900 · page 8

The Roseberry Park pony races which were to have taken place to-day had to be postponed on account of the rain. An Austrian savant has declared that…

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Athletics. St. Patrick's Day Sports

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1900 · page 6

Intending competitors in the different events to be run at the St. Patrick's Day sports are given a reminder that entries close so Saturday next, the 10th inst. The…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1900 · page 3

Newcastle v. Hamilton C.C., on the latter's wicket.—The former put together 91 runs. Chief scorers: Fred, Rodgers 34 not out, E. Fraser 21, J. Abernethy 11. The…

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NORTHERN J.C.'s RACES

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1900 · page 3

Rutherford will be the scene of action to-day, when a commencement will be made with the Northern Jockey Club's March meeting. There are five events to be…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 March 1900 · page 3

Former light-weight champion "Kid" Lavigne, who sailed on Thursday without letting his most intimate friends know, is not going abroad to fight Dick Burge,…

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Football

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 3

At a meeting of the Pirate Club in Sydney on Wednesday night, the following resolution was carried:—"That the Pirate Football Club recognised the fact that the…

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Northern Jockey Club's Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 3

Fine weather prevailed for the opening day of the Northern Jockey Club's March, meeting at Rutherford yesterday, and there was a good attendance. Heavy clouds…

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Newcastle District Cricket Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 March 1900 · page 4

A committee meeting of the N.D.C.A. was held at Chamber of Commerce last night. Present:—Messrs. T. H. Raysmith, J. Clayton, R. J. Bond, W…

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