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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1901

1,043 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 53

Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 7

The following members will represent the City Club in the champion rink contest against Waratah on Hamilton green to-morrow afternoon:—A. Gilbert, A…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 3

The principal event at the Randwick and Coogee carnival on Thursday night was the plunging championship, of New South Wales, for which there were five…

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Cricket. Local Competition Results

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 3

Following are the results of the local competitions:— SENIOR. To end of 5th shield match:…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 3

Bridges, who fought Jessop the other night, intends to fulfil his engagement with Thomal. Articles for this match were signed several weeks ago. Thomal is a…

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Bowls. Champion Rink Matches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 6

The members of the different bowling clubs spent a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon on Saturday. The weather was all that could be desired, and some interesting…

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Wallsend Hospital Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 3

Entries for the Wallsend Hospital races to be run on Saturday next, closed on Saturday evening, and, as will be soon by the appended list, horseowners nave sent…

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East Maitland Athletics Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 8

The annual meeting of the East Maitland Athletic Club was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening. The Mayor, Alderman J. H. F. Waller,…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 6

At the Golden Gate on Saturday night A. Codlon defeated Rollo in the ninth round. M'Coll and Thompson settle their difference in Sydney to-morrow night…

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Boxing in Melbourne. Ryan Defeats Nolan. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 5

The Democratic Club was crowded to-night, when Tut, Ryan and Tim Nolan fought 20 splendid rounds for a £100 wager, the gate receipts, and…

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Late Sporting. V.R.C. Races. Latest Scratchings. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 8

Moravian and Tarquin have been relieved of all their V.B.C. engagements and Hurrah has left the Australian Cup…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 7

Another Turkish wrester has, arrived in America. He is of massive build, standing 6ft 7in and weighs 22st 121b. Nouroulah is the name of the newcomer…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 6

There is every indication of an interesting match being held for the swimming championship of the world between James Finney, of England, the holder of the…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 6

W. Winn and Co. v. W. Wallsend, at W. Wallsend, 3 p.m.—Farmer's team: Bodley, Austin, Lamont, Bailey, Lewis, W. A. Winn, W. H. Winn, Henery, Baker,…

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Wallsend Hospital Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 6

The undermentioned imposts have been announced by the handicapper. Mr. W. C. Quinton, for the above reunion, under the management of the Wallsend Jockey Club,…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 6

According to a New York paper, the other day, in New York, "Kid" M'Coy encountered two roughs on Broadway. They guyed him and pushed him in the street…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 7

R. Cavill left for Brisbane on Friday last to swim in the 100 yards championship of Queensland. He was met at Ipswich. 30 miles from his destination, by…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 7

At the Grand Hotel this evening, Mr. J. D. Beeston, who so successfully carried out the duties of secretary of the Newcastle District Association for many years, is to…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 7

Jessop, who recently defeated Bridges, has been matched to fight P. Martin in Sydney on the 18th inst. Martin put up a good fight with Otto Cribb some time…

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Lawn Tennis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 6

The annual meeting of members of the Newcastle West Lawn Tennis Club was held on Wednesday evening at Pike's rooms, Bolton-street. Mr. H. D. Dalby was…

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Newcastle Cricket Association. Presentation to Mr. J. D. Beeston

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 5

Mr. J. D Beeston, late secretary of the Newcastle District Cricket Association, was entertained by the delegates of the different clubs at the Grand Hotel last…

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