Cycling. To-day's Test Races
Con Dwyer was out on Thursday for a 10- mile spin. Salway and Lambton made the pace, but he was constantly losing them. The following times were registered for each mile:--…
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Bicycle Test Races. First Day
On Saturday, the 5th instant, for the first time in the history of the colonies, an authorised competition took place between professional and amateur bicyclists, under the auspices of the New South Wales Cyclist Union, on the Association…
Continued on Trove, page 352 →AMATEUR v. Professional Test Races
This race meeting began at the Association Ground last Saturday afternoon. In a measure the result was disappointing, as the times were very slow. Results:— One Mile Maiden Bicycle Race (scratch). Three prizes…
Continued on Trove, page 40 →Race Meetings. Canterbury Park Races. Saturday, February 5
Judge: Mr. Andrew Town, Handicapper: Mr. J. A. Scarr. Starter: Mr. H. Payten. Timekeeper: Mr. T. Alcock. After being postponed for a fortnight the Canterbury Park meeting was brought off on Saturday. The…
Continued on Trove, page 38 →Taralga J.c. Races. First Day—february 9
Trial Stakes.—Ournie 1, Zuleika 2, Why not 3. Saven started a good race. Galloway Race.—Bridal Wreath 1, Flip 2, Idle Girl 3, Eight started; won easily…
Continued on Trove, page 38 →Cricket. "The battle of Waterloo was won in the Eton playing fields." —Duke of Wellington. the English Eleven
Last Saturday the English Eleven played a local twenty-two in Narrabri. The Englishmen had the good luck to win the toss, and, going in first, remained at the wickets till close upon 5 o'clock, being eventually disposed of for…
Continued on Trove, page 40 →St. Marys Athletic Club Sports
A very good afternoon's sports was held on Victoria Square, St. Marys, on last Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the St. Marys Athletic Club. This Club is…
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A great match for 10,000 dollars a side is projected between John L. Sullivan, the American, champion boxer, and J. Smith of England. It is not long since Smith and Knipton were arrested when about to meet near London for…
Continued on Trove, page 352 →Athletic Sports Answers to Correspondents
INQUIRER.—The battle between Sayers and Heenan lasted 42 rounds. LAGGAN.—Apply to Mr. Frank Smith. Haymarket, Sydney, for the Sir Joseph Banks rules, and to Mr. T. S. Clibborn for the…
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The Carrington Electric Light Handicap, which was postponed from Saturday last, will be commenced this evening at the Carrington Grounds, Moore Park, when, if an unusually…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Athletics. "Spring up as girt to run a race." —Rogers. February
12,14,17,19. Carrington Handicap, 150yds, Sydney, Acceptances, January 29. 15, 16. Bega Sheffield Handicap. Handicaps, January 26. Acceptances, February 10…
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Those followers of the robust winter pastime who enjoy watching a game where the encroachment nuisance is absent will be glad to hear that the University Club are taking steps to…
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MANSFIELD V. MARYLEBONE.—The contest between the Mansfield and Marylebone clubs, which is exciting a great deal of interest in second junior cricket circles, took place on Saturday, and resulted in a draw, much in favour of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bicycle Test Races. Second Day
Committee (appointed by the New South Wales Cyclists' Union): Messrs. H. M. Evans, Frank M. Bladen, Alfred Edward. Referees: Messrs. W. Hamilton; Arthur Fry, H. Moyse, J. Pearson. Time-takers:…
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On Tuesday evening an athletic entertainment will take place at Mr. L Foloy's athletic hall, the proceeds to be devoted to the benefit of the evicted tenants in Ireland. Professor Jackson will box Keely or any other heavy…
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The following players have been selected to represent New South Wales in the match against Shaw's English Eleven, to commence on the Association Cricket Ground, on the 18th instant:—Allen, Bannerman, Jones, Evans,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hawkesbury Racing Club
The following entries were made yesterday:--HAWKESBURY HANDICAP. Cardigan, Honeycomb, Crossfire, Silver King, Gold…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket. N.s.w. Association
The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Association was held last evening at the Exchange Hotel. Mr. Hogue presided, and there were also present…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Coming Cricket Match. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—There is to be a cricket match on the Association Ground at the end of this week, and I hope to be present, but it will increase the pleasure which I anticipate if I could be assured that the grand stand would, immediately…
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