Anniversary Regatta Historic Aquatic Event
SYDNEY, Sunday.—The 87th Anniversary egatta was held yesterday in fine weather. The 18 foot interstate handicap was won by Awaya (W. Dunn) with H. C. Press…
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Cricket
Almost a record was put up by Plunkett in a shield match between Wellington and Otago, which Wellington won by 145 runs. Otago scored 489 in the…
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BALLINA, Sunday.—The newly formed Ballina Swimming Club held a successful swimming carnival at East Ballina on Saturday…
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MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The principal match in the tennis championships yesterday was between Anderson and the young South Australian, Hone, who is regarded as a Davis…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boxing Godfrey Retains Title
SYDNEY, Saturday.—Ten thousand spectators witnessed the fight between Sid Godfrey and Bert Spargo at the Sydney Stadium to-night, when Godfrey retained…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—Allen Edwin Ellis has been arrested at Wagga in connection with the alleged illegal use of the racehorse Kel Owi at Batlow races last December…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boxing Godfrey Defeats Spargo. Magnificent Contest
SYDNEY, Sunday.--Sid Godfrey (9.8) retained the lightweight boxing championship of Australia by out pointing Bert Spargo (Victoria) 9.3½, at the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming Brisbane Carnival. Arne Borg's New Record
BRISBANE, Sunday.--The annual A.N.A. carnival was held last night, in the South Brisbane baths and was productive of some fine racing. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Turf New Zealand Racing Gloaming's Waterloo Stakes
WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Sunday.—The Vaterloo Stakes resulted:—Gloaming 1, Glenruin 2, Nigger Minstrel 3. A neck; a neck. Time, 1.12 1-6…
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SAN FRANCISCO, Saturday.—Sarazen, the United States professional golfer was the victor by three in the first half of a match with Arthur Havers, the British…
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BRISBANE, Monday.—The races on Saturday resulted:—Trial Welter: Levert 1, Accelerate 2, Egyptus 3[?].Winner 3; half a length; time…
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MAITLAND, Monday.—The Maitland races resulted:—Novice, first division.—Royal Bride 1, Paterika 2, Silas 3. Winner 10; half a…
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THERE is much uneasiness, I am told, among cricketers in the district on the score of the telegram published in the "Star" last week regarding the ages of players in…
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Sir,—I beg to apply for space in your columns to criticise the action of the governing body of the Northern Rivers Racing Association with regard to a case…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Moonee Valley Races Kaiwarra Wins
MELBOURNE, Monday.—Moonee Valley races resulted:—Hurdle.—Dalcross (Butler) 1; Master Fife (Scoby) 2; Namera (Glennon) 3…
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The Mid-Richmond Association met and defeated Lismore Association, at Lismore, on Saturday, in the Dickenson Cup competition, by 19 runs on the first…
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GRAFTON, Monday.—Sports were held here on Saturday. The weather was showery and in consequence the track was a trifle heavy. The attendance was a record, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coolangatta Meeting of Council. Bar on Sunday Football Meeting
Only six aldermen were present at the fortnightly meeting of the Coolangatta Municipal Council on Friday night, out of a council of ten. Alderman…
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Casino swimmers were successful at Ballina on Anniversary Day. J. Imeson won the 100 yards breast and back stroke handicaps; with H."Ferris…
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