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Sport, 1910

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Cricket

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 2

Mr. M. A. Noble, the well-known cricketer on Wednesday night announced his intention of retiring from the game "Cricket does not keep a…

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Lawn Tennis. Countrymen Criticised

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 4

"Play in the country week tournament, even allowing for the fact that the country teams are not fully representative, goes to show how far…

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Cricket London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 2

The M.C.C. team which is making a tour of South Africa was defeated by the Transvaal representatives by 300 runs…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 3

Chiltern (Vic.).—December 31 and January 1. Adelong.—January 1 and 3. There will be racing at Adelong…

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Cricket TRANSVAAL V. M.C.C. LONDON, Doc. 31

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 2

A Transvaal team has defeated the team of English cricketers touring South Africa under the auspices of the M.C.C. by 308 runs…

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Cricket

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 4 January 1910 · page 3
Also in Cootamundra Herald, Cootamundra Herald

New South Wales versus Queensland. The former second innings 6 for 382 Minnett 169, I ardley 105, Victoria versus outh…

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General Sports Items. Jugiong Annual Races—January 19

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1910 · page 2

Tex Richards, the fight promoter, states that the Johnson-Jeffries fight is certain to take place at Salt Lake City on July 4, and that the Governor of Utah does not…

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Cricket South Africa V. England. London, Jan. 3

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1910 · page 2

In the test match, the flint of the series between South Africa and England, the former scored 208 in their first innings. England replying with…

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Boxing. Johnson—jeffries Fight. to Take Place at Salt Lake City. London, Jan. 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1910 · page 3

Mr. Tex Rickard states taht the Johnson-Jeffries fight is certain to take place at Salt Lake City on July 4. The Governor of Utah will not…

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The Cost of Racing

The Worker · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 17

Racing in New South Wales is far cheaper now than it was less than 12 mouths ago, as most of the suburban clubs provide up to £500 prize money for a six…

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Victoria Park Races

The Worker · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 17

The Victoria Park Racing Club will bring off a meeting on Saturday next. A capital entry hag been received, and as this up-to-date course always attracts a big crowd…

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[?].A.j.c Races

The Worker · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 17

The New Year's Day meeting of the South Australian Jockey Club was held on Monday in hot weather. The Welter Handicap was won by Fastness, from…

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Boxing. Douglas Defeats Geo. Johns. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 2

At the Stadium to-night Arthur Douglas beat George Johns in seven rounds…

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Cricket. Australia's Weakness. W. L. Murdoch's Opinion

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 2

Mr. W. L. Murdoch, the famous Australian batsman, who captained several Australian Elevens, was present at the luncheon to the Victoria and South…

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Test Cricket Match. ENGLAND V. South Africa. London, Jan. 4

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 3

The first test match between, the Marylebone Cricket Club's team and an eleven representing South Africa was continued at Johannesburg yesterday…

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Tattersall's Races. First Day Metograph Wins the Carrington Stakes.—Desert Rose again Defeated.—The Acolyte Returns to Form

The Worker · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 17

The headquarters of racing in New South Wales were again occupied by Tattersall's Club last week, and it would be interesting to know how much longer…

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Cricket

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 7 January 1910 · page 2
Also in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

South Australia 2nd innings 223, Quiet 24. Bowling—Saunders, 5 for 69; Armstrong, 3 for 69. Victoria won by 81 runs…

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