Athletics
Duke Jennings and Ted M'Guinness have signed to box the best of twenty rounds at Lambton a fortnight hence. A. F. Chapman is to act as referee…
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Sport, 1908
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London News. the Naval Crisis.—mr. Chamberlain's Birthday.—opening of Royal Edward Dock.—labour Party Protest.—the Stadium at Shepherd's Bush.—british Army Airship.—henley Regatta.—horses for the Army.—sir Robert Hart's Impressions. London, July 10th. the Naval Crisis
The position of Lord Charles Beresford as Commander-in-chief of the Channel fleet has for some time engaged the serious attention of the Admiralty…
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LONDON, Saturday.—Burgess made another attempt to swim the Channel yesterday, but abandoned it after being in the water six hours…
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There were on senior matches on the Albion Ground on Saturday, as the cream of the players from the competing teams were representing Hunter District against Central…
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In the Hamilton Club's president's trophy rink competition (B grade), Corrigan, Mathieson, Graham, and Bryant (23) beat Allen, Dagwell, Phillips, and Meikle (22); Russell,…
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The annual meeting of the Newcastle District Cricket Association is to be held at the chamber of commerce this evening…
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With a view of selecting a strong combination to meet the Britisers on Wednesday next, a match was arranged and decided on the Rugby Union Ground on…
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The boxing contest between Paddy Richardson and Oscar Williams, which was to come off at West Wallsend, has fallen through, owing to Williams backing out. Richardson…
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The British team will reach here to-day by the mid-day train, will be received by the union officials, and will stay at the Great Northern Hotel. Alderman A. Cook,…
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LONDON, Monday.—In the county cricket match at Taunton, Kent versus Somersetshire, the former scored 601 runs for eight wickets. James…
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The annual meeting of that Newcastle District Cricket Association was held at the Chamber of Commerce, last evening. Mr. T. H. Raysmith, the president, in the…
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Next Friday night, at the Victoria Theatre, Mr. H. Sadler has arranged for Squires and Cripps to give an exhibition of boxing. Already a large number of…
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Following is the draw for the association singles and pairs on Saturday:—Second round.—A singles: Oakes plays Woodhouse or Gilbert, on City green:…
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Evidently the British footballers attribute their downfall at Bathurst to the hare and kangaroo drive the previous day. Speaking at a dinner to the visitors, Mr…
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The annual meeting of the Newcastle West Cricket Club was held at Howard's Oriental Hotel, Cook's Hill, last evening, Mr. W. E. Bramble presiding…
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Eastern Division and Cessnock meet in the second round of the senior competition on Saturday, with Mr. Lane as referee. Heddon-Greta, v. Raymond…
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It is said that the purse offered for a bout between Squires and Lang is £500, but the latter hesitates to accept until after he is through with Burns. A match…
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LONDON, Wednesday.—Burgess made another attempt to swim the Channel yesterday. After swimming for 20 hours, and when within a mile…
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Though the Wednesday football competitions have been completed, the Maitland Half holiday team have not disbanded, and yesterday afternoon made a…
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The twice-postponed race meeting of the Wallsend Jockey Club took place yesterday under delightful weather conditions. There was a very fair…
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