Swimming
The Newcastle surf Swimming Club decided a 75 yards handicap in the Ocean Eaths on Saturday. Following are the results:—A. Davis, 14sec, 1: J. Brown,…
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Sport, 1917
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Aquatics. Newcastle Regatta
Record entries for the Newcastle Regatta having been received, to-day's carnival on the water should draw a large crowd. The regatta is being held under…
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The Senior v. 13 of the First Junior match was opened on Saturday on the Association Ground in the presence of a very good attendance. The Juniors won…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bowls. Cessneck Doubles Handicap
There was only a small attendance of competitors in the Cessnock Bowling Club's Doubles Handicap tournament on Saturday, and two games…
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Racegoers will be provided by the Newcastle. Jockey Club with a holiday attraction to-day in the Now Year's Day meeting, for which special tram and train…
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Islington defeated Maryville in an Under 18 match at Islington on Saturday by five wickets and 99 runs. Islington made 78, and in the second…
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A start was made with the Tattersalls annual race meeting at Randwick on Saturday. The weather throughout was attendance numbered probably 20,000…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Football in England. London
The Army Service beat New Zealand by five goals to four. It was the most brilliant exhibition of football since the war. The excitement and interest were of the…
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Freddie Enck is going to Brisbane this week end to prepare for his contest against Wave Geikle. Hill and Godfrey will meet in Sydney…
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On the Central green yesterday, the following heats in the first round or the Nicholson trophy, Bragg trophy, and Holmes' trophy, resulted as follows…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Year Regatta. a Successful Day
With the praiseworthy object of reviving the New Year regatta, which in the past has been such an important feature of the opening day of the year in Newcastle, the…
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The annual meeting of Tattersall's Club was concluded at Randwick yesterday. There was a large attendance. The amusement tax was collected for the first…
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At the Stadium to-night Jimmy Hill (9st 6¼ lb) defeated Sid Godfrey (8st 125½ lb) on points, in twenty round, arter a good contest…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Port Hunter Skiff Club. Yesterday's Races
The Port Hunter Club sailed two handicaps for 16ft skiffs on the harbour course yesterday, good fields turning out for each event. It is doubtful if more interesting…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle Races. New Year's Day Meeting
Favoured by fine, but warm, weather, the New Year's Day race meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club attracted a large attendance yesterday. There were good…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket. Third Grade v. UNDER 18 GRADE
This match aroused a, fair amount of interest, the game taking place at the Sports Ground last Saturday. Under 18 batted first, Elsley soon being dismissed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Athletics. Les Darcy
It is denied that the amount of 75,000 dollars (£15,000), is to be paid Les Darcy, the Australian boxer, for 15 weeks of vaudeville…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bowls. Eleclric Light Competition
In the Silverthorn Cup Electric Light Competition Lowlands v. Lambton. on Lowlands Green, on Thursday night. the Lowlands rinks will be:—…
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The following entries have been received for the Boolaroo races, to be held on Saturday next:—Welter Mile.—So Shy, All Brown,…
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The district match. Seniors v. 13 of the First Juniors, is to be continued on the Cricket Ground next Saturday. The following grade matches are…
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