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The selection committee of the New South Wales Cricket Association met yesterday, and selected the following 15 players for practice for the forthcoming intercolonial match:—W. Murdoch, A. Bannerman, E. Evans, T…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →INQUIRER.—The best amateur mile record in this colony is 4 minutes 36 seconds by Ferris, of Sydney. We cannot ascertain the best time done by professionals. W. R. (Whitmore).—All bets follow the award of the judges,…
Continued on Trove, page 219 →"Flat, stale, and unprofitable" is a phrase that might well describe the late abandoned contest between the Australian Eleven and Fifteen of New South Wales, but for the brilliant display of batting shown on the last day by…
Continued on Trove, page 219 →The annual meeting of the Armidale Race Club was held yesterday on the Armidale Racecourse, which was in capital order. Although fine weather prevailed the attendance was only moderate. Some very unfavourable…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →The committee of the anove association met on Monday night at the Exchange Hotel, for the purpose of considering certain reselutions, of which notice had been given by Mr. P. B. Walker. There was a good attendance, the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 38 →A meeting of delegates was held on Monday at Aaron's Exchange Hotel, to consider certain matters in connexion with the trustees of the Association Ground. Mr. V. Cohen took the chair, and there was a fair attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 221 →The Adelong Crossing Haces took place last Thursday and were well attended. Appended are results:— Haiden Plato.—L. M'Lean's Canary 1, O'Kea's Fisherboy 2…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →As P. G. M'Shane will be prevented by business arrangements from accompanying the intercolonial team to Sydney, Mr. Major has selected Mr. W. J. Trumble to take his place. The following members of the team left Melbourne…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Plattsburg and Wallsend A.T.C. Club's anniversary meeting came oil to-day. The attendance was wretchedly small, and the course far too dry and hard. Vory few metallicians wore present, owing to Sydney races. Rain…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →THE first match played by the Australian Eleven in Sydney has resuited in a draw. Four days were occupied over the match, and 1004 runs scored for the loss of only 30 wickets. [?] balls were bowled, tuhs giving an average…
Continued on Trove, page 36 →The match between the Australian Eleven and Fifteen of New South Wales was commenced on the 25th ultimo, on the Association Ground. The weather, though unpleasantly warm up to lunch time, became cool and agreeable as the…
Continued on Trove, page 220 →J. C. (Paddinston)—The best amateur mile in New South Wales is 4min 36aec, by J. Ferris. C. H.—Bob Coulter put the one pound shot 42ft on the frtert Ground in 1872. Tom Ferguson threw the light…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →Our Melbourne correspondent states that, at the annual swimming tournament, held by the South Melbourne Club on Saturday last, the 400 yards handicap was won by A T. Kenny, of St. Kilda. The distance was swum in 6 minutes…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The main contingent of the Victorian team of cricketers arrived in Sydney on Saturday afternoon. They were met at the Redfern station by Messrs P. B. Walker (vice-president of the New South Wales Cricketing Association),…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A more formidable list of cricket fixtures than that just arranged at Lord's for the coming year (says a London paper) has never before whettel the appeertite of our cricketing public. Our own interdecline contest dabs fair to be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →During the past week the Academy of Music has been the scene of a varied athletic entertainment, under the auspiecs of Messrs. W. Miller and L. Foley. The exhibitions ware well attended, and conducted in the most orderly and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Patrons: Sir Wigram Allen, K.C.M.G.; Sir Patrick Jennings, K.C.M.G.; Messrs. Daniel O'Connor and Michael Chapman, M.S.A. President: Mr. Angus Cameron, M.L.A. Judge:.Mr. J. H. Reinford, Starter: Mr. W…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →WAGGA, Monday.--The annual meeting of the Coursing Club was held this afternoon. The attendance was good, and Mr Hammond, of Junee, was in the chair. The report and balance sheet…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Stanley C.C. met the Rugby C.C. on Saturday last, and defeated them by five wickets and 46 runs. The scores were: Rugby 73, Stanley Give wickets for 119. A. Curnow 30, Dobbie 11, for…
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