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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1903

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The Turf. Bethungra Races

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 2

We are requested to inform all our sporting readers and the sportsmen of neighbouring districts, that the races which were announced for St. Patrick's Day have been postponed to…

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Cricket. School of Aris v. C. C. C.

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 4

This match, which was continued from Wednesday 18th, was player in Allert Park on Wednesday afternoon. These earn are to played ree matches, and the…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 3

Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for the principal events to be run in connection with the Benalla Racing Club's fixture on April 8th, close on…

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V.R.C. Autumn Meeting. Notes on Saturday's Racing. [From "Taranaki."] Flemington

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 3

Ideal Weather favored the opening of the V.R.C. Autumn campaign, and needless to say famous Flemington looked almost as inviting as ever. There appeared to be the…

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Cricket. Cootamundra. V. Stookinbingal

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 March 1903 · page 2

The match between the above teams on the local wicket on Saturday last was won by Cootamundra. Tho visiting team was not strongly represented. The…

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Wagga Lawn Tennis Club

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Wagga Lawn Tennis Club was hold at the Pastoral Hotel, Wagga, on Tuesday evening. The president (Dr. H. Stoker) occupied the chair,…

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Notes on Tuesday's Racing. [From "Taranaki."] Flemington

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 3

It rained throughout the greater part of the afternoon at Flemington on Tuesday, and to add to the discomfiture of backers, two rank outsiders prevailed in the…

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Sporting Notes. by "Taranaki." Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 3

Entries for the principal events to be run at the Albury Racing Club's meeting, on April 1st and 2nd, close with the hon. sec. (Mr. F. W. Tietyens) on Monday…

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Cricket

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 2

The interstate cricket match, Victoria v. South Australia, was won by the former by 35 runs. In the second innings of Victoria, the old version…

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Lawn Tennis

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 2

A lawn tennis match, Merryvale v. Laurel Hill, was played on the former's court, on Saturday, 28th, Merryvale winning by 14 games…

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Interstate Cricket

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 2

Victoria beat South Australia by 35 runs…

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Gundagai Annual Races. Affected by the Drought

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 2

The annul meeting of the Gundagai Racing Club was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, under the most discouraging conditions that the club has…

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Hillston Athletic Club

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 2

THE general meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 3rd inst. The following gentlemen were…

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"Brutality of Boxing." Sir John See's Determination

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 3

In view of the prominent attention given by the press to the prize fight for the heavy weight championship of Australia at the National Sporting Club Sydney, on…

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Notes on Thursday's Racing. [From "Taranaki."] Flemington

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 5

Although it rained at intervals, Thursday was a much more pleasant day than Tuesday, the rain being of a lighter character. A stark was made with the Second Hurdle…

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Cricket. Hall of Commerce v. Trade Palace

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon in the local park a match was played between the above teams. The 'Traders' won the loss and sent Car berry and Knowle to the wicket…

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Cricket

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 March 1903 · page 3

A return cricket match was played on Wednesday between teams from Wyangle and Blowering. Wyangle came off victorious…

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Tennis. Ferndale v. GREENBANK

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 March 1903 · page 3

A team from F[?]rndale Club, Shepardstown, journeyed to Nacki Nacki on Wednesday and played against Greenbank Club in their first match,…

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Sport and Pastimes. Racing Fixtures

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1903 · page 2

Juglong Jockey Club—March 11. Adelong Jockey Club—March 21. Albury Racing Club—April 1 and 2. Young Turf Club—April 29 and 30…

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Sporting. the Turf. Racing Fixtures

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 March 1903 · page 3

Jugiong Jockey Club.—March 11. Adelong Jockey Club.—Autumn meeting, March 21. Tumut Turf Club.—Annual Meeting,…

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