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THE newly-formed Australian Eleven are ontour which, from present appearances, seems likely to be one of the most triumphant ever taken by any cricketing team. Out of three matches played every game has been won with most…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →Mr. A. G. Major has boon appointed selector of teams for the Viotorian Cricket Association, in place of Mr. Horan. The takings at the late intercolonial match in Melbourne amounted to £1583. This sum does not include the…
Continued on Trove, page 36 →Beautifully fine weather, a cloudless sky, and moderate cool breeze, together with an almost perfect pitch, was quite enough to make it certain that there would be some tall scoring in this, the first match played by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →We draw attention to the conditions of the two principal handicap flat races to be run on the Grafton Racecourse, on Monday, March 17th. Handicap foot race of 150 yards, open to all-comers to be run in heats. First prize, £70;…
Continued on Trove, page 172 →S. S. (Carcoar).—If the starter declared it was no Btart, the race should be run over again. Subscriber (Orange).—A raw egg every morning is about the beat that we know of. Plenty of exercise and…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →Why Not (Dubbo) asks—Which foot or leg was Miller resting most weight on when shaking hands with Victor, right or left?—On the right…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →Fatron, his Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus; President, the Mayor of Sydney; Vice-presidents, Mr.J. B. Watt, M. L. C., Mr. W. G. Laidley, Mr. C. Sahl, Hon, G. R. Dibbs, Mr. H. C. Dangar, Mr. J. Watson, Mr. G…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Miller-Foley combination of athletes will commence their season at the Academy of Music this evening; and, as will be seen from our advertising columns, an excellent programme is putforth…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →STEADMAN IMPERIAL CUP.—The Carthonas and Marrickvilles entered upon their engagement on the cup wickets, Moore Park, on Saturday last. The Carthonas went to the wickets first, and were not disposed of until they reached…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Elsternwick Park Races came off the last Saturday. The sport was a mixture of trotting and flat racing. In consequence of the threatening nature of the weather, there was only a moderate attendance. The results were as…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Plattsburg and Wallsend A.T.C. Club's anniversary meeting came off to-day. The attendance was wretchedly small, and the course far too dry and hard. Very few metallicians were present, owing to Sydney races. Rain…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The weather is splendid, and a north-east breeze is blowing. Evans started bowling to Giffen from the southern end, and Garrett trundled at the northern end to Murdoch. The attendance is poor. When the score of Saturday had…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The judge of the sailing races at the Anniversary Regatta sends us the order in which the boats of the 13th race came in:—This[?] 4h. 17m. 30s., scratch; Buttercup, 4h. 21m. 30s., time allowance 7m.; Maritana, 4h…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →An exhibition of boxing, fencing, and other athletic sports was given at the Academy of Music last night, Professor Miller, L. Foley, and M. Victor being the chief attractions, but some…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The following matches were played on Saturday:—U[?] ver[?] Juniors v. Balmain Surry was won by the former by an innings and 4 runs. Commercial v. Progressive resulted in an [?]y victory for the Commercial by an innings…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →These boats, which ore now becoming so very popular amongst our boating men, again mustered in strong force for this regatta, Of the four regattas held this season, nine have been the fewest entries…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Cricket Association was held at A[?]rons' Exchange Hotel, last night[?] to consider certain resolutions affecting the relations existing between the association and the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The weather is splendid, and a cool breeze from the south-east is blowing. Evans has been called away upon important business, and the Fifteen will feel his loss. Bannerman and M'Donnell went in first. Turner opened to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Major, selector of teams for the association, has chosen the following 13 players, from whom will be selected the eleven to play against New South Wales in the return match:—Blackham, Bonnor, Boyle, Bruce, Cooper, Horan,…
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