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Sport, 1880

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Trickett and the Boston Regatta

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1880 · page 2

By the Californian mall received per the City of Now York, steamer, yesterday, we understand by the programme of the Boston Bowing Association that it is the desire of the American people…

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A Racing Case

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1880 · page 2

A case of interest to racing men was beard in the Jury Court this morning before his bononr Sir William Manning and a jury of four. Thomas O'Connor, a jockey and horsetrainer, brought an…

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Yass Races. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Yass

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1880 · page 6

To-night, the programme of races for the 29th and 30th March was completed. The prizes amount to £250…

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Hobart Town Races. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hobart Town

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1880 · page 6

The approaching races do not create much interest. Ave[?]us is a strong favourite for the Cup at 6 to 4 on him, and Monarque next best favourite. Swiveller is scratched. The probable starters for the Cup are Monarque, Avernus,…

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Sporting Intelligence. Orange Jockey Club Races. [By Telegraph.] [From Our Own Correspondent.) Ouange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1880 · page 6

The following entries were received to-day for the race meeting:— STEWARDS PURSE HANDICAP.—Rochford's Inspector, Hyeronimus's Songstress, Taylor's Dewdrop, Gunnell's…

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Sporting Intelligence. Hobart Town Jockey Club Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1880 · page 6

It will be seen by our telegram from Hobart Town that Quilp, who has not been defeated since he left our shores, scored another win for Mr. Lloyd by securing the Maiden Plato; and Marchioness afforded a great surprise by…

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Sporting. Hobart Town Races. F[?]rnt Day—wednesday

Evening News · Thursday 19 February 1880 · page 3

[?] Robert Town Cup. A ver[?] 1. Brit[?] Workman 2, Monarque 3. Average was a great [?] Time, [?] 14½[?]…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1880 · page 6

A match was played on Wednesday afternoon last on the Association Ground between the Orleans and Carlingford Clubs. Both teams were strongly represented, the latter having the services of Messrs. Garrett and Powell. Play…

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Hobart Town Jockey Club Races. [By Telegraph.] (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Hobart Town

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1880 · page 6

The races were continued to-day. The weather was fine, and the attendance moderate. The results to-day were as follows:— WELTER CUP.—Monarque 1, West Coast 2. Weld also…

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Coursing

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 4

LONDON, February 20.—Honeywood beat Plunger for the Waterloo Cup…

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Woolloomooloo Bay Regatta

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 363

A meeting of gentlemen interested in the promoting of the above regatta was held at Punch's Hotel, in Pitt-street, on Thursday evening last. The committee of last year's regatta was re-elected, and it was resolved to ask the Mayor…

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Coursing Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 362

The news from the kennels is as yet rather seant, only a few owners having commenced even slow work. Mr. M'Quade'slate English purchases have arrived in charge of a trainer, but I have not been able to see them. Rumour…

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Athletic Sports Cricket. Cricket Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 362

A proposal has been made for arranging a return match, in Sydney between the Australian Eleven and fifteen of New South Wales, and I hope that the engagements which the Eleven have already entered into with Victoria and South…

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Racing Ethics

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 33

IT may be the members of our Upper House do'not confider it commensurate with their dignity to give muoh consideration to sporting matters, and especially, perhaps as numbers of these revered nominee…

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New Zealand Racing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 34

WELLINGTON ANNUAL MEETING, FEB. 5 and 6. WE extract the following account of the events from the New Zealand TIMES of February 7:— Wellington Cup, of 400 so vs. Second horse to receive…

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A Racing Case

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 33

A CASE of interest to racing men was heard in the Jury Court on Tuesday before his Honor Sir William 'Manning and a jury ' of four. Thomas' O'Connor," a jockey and horsetrainer, brought, an…

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Sydney Amateur Racing Club

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1880 · page 35

The club races for 18 and 22 feet boats took place on Saturday afternoon, in presncee of a large number of spectators assembled on the different points of vantage. The first race was for the 23 "footbrs," and the boats that came…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1880 · page 5

ALBERTS V. NEWTOWN.—This match was begun on the Association Ground on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a day's outing for the suburban club. This was decidedly their own fault, the fielding being far inferior to that of…

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Waterloo Coursing Meeting. London, Feb. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1880 · page 5

Carruthers' Honeywood, won the Waterloo Cup, with Plunger as runner-up. Shepherdess won the Waterloo Purse, and Debonnaire the Waterloo Plate…

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Victoria Racing Club Autumn Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1880 · page 6

Most of the horses engaged have already arrived in Melbourne, and our representatives—Sweetmeat, Secundus, and First Lord—are now on their voyage to the sister colony. On account of the general elections, the opening day has…

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