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Sport, 1890

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BOXING. Hall v. Boland

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 7

The match between Jem Hall and Peter Boland, ostensibly for the middle-weight championship of Australia, drew a crowded house at Foley's Gymnasium on Saturday…

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CRICKET. Sydney v. Belvidere

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 7

These two clubs occupied the Association Ground on Saturday afternoon, commencing a match for possession of the wicket. Sydney won tho toss and elected to bat. A…

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CRICKET. Wagga Wagga v. Junee

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 5

Our Wagga Wagga correspondent wires: --A cricket match was played on the Association's Ground on Saturday afternoon between Junco and Wagga Wagga…

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Athletics

The Australian Star · Monday 20 January 1890 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The concluding boats of the Sir Joseph Banks 24th Grand Handicap will be run off on Wednesday afternoon, commencing at 3.30…

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Cricket

Evening News · Tuesday 21 January 1890 · page 3

LEICHHAEDT ROSEDALE ST. FOREST LODGE ROSS- MORE.-These clubs tried conclusions on the former's wicket, Leichhardt, on Saturday last, and the game respited, after a close and most exciting contest, in…

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Lillie Bridge Races

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1890 · page 6

Last night pony races were held at Lillie Bridge. There was a very large attendance and the attendance and the arrangements were complete. Fashion, who started a great favorite for the Tom Thumb Handleap, was 31b, short…

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Association Cricket Ground

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1890 · page 5

We have been desired to call attention to an advertisement which appears in our advertising columns, calling for tenders for the purchase of the publicans' rights for the booths upon the ground during the…

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Boxing Contest in Melbourne. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1890 · page 5

A recent boxing competition at the Melbourne Athletic Club, between Pluto and Griffo, was the subject of examination in the District Court to-day. Office has left the colony. The police proceeded against Pluto…

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Lillie Bridge Pony Races

Evening News · Tuesday 21 January 1890 · page 3

The large attendance at the Lillie Bridge grounds last sight most have pleasantly assured the pro­prietors that pony-racing by electric light trill prove a success. Outside of the grounds, too…

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CRICKET. The Victorians Expected To-morrow

The Australian Star · Tuesday 21 January 1890 · page 5

The Victorian team of cricketers who next Saturday commence the 44th colonial match against New South Wales are expected to arrive in…

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Athletics

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 January 1890 · page 6

The Little Bridge proprietary have decided to postpone the running of their Anniversary Handicap of £106 until Tuesday, the 28th, Thursday, the 50th last., and Monday, February 3, in order to prevent…

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Swimming

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 January 1890 · page 5

Matters in swimming circles are beginning to assume a lively aspect, and great interest is being manifested in the forthcoming tournament of the Enterprise Club. The…

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Boxing

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 January 1890 · page 6

As the appointed time draws near for the match for L250 a side between. Jim Burge and Sam, Baxter to be decided public interest in the event is rapidly increased…

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Cricket

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 January 1890 · page 6
Also in Evening News, The Sydney Morning Herald

A meeting of local cricketers will be held this evening at Waverley for the purpose of electing a selection committee in connection with the fourth annual borough watch between Randwick and Waverley,…

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Wednesday's Sporting. Athletics. Wrestling and Boxing. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 January 1890 · page 6

Donald Dinnie challenges Duncan C. Ross to a wrestling match in mixed style. Jim Ryan, whom Charlie Dunn lately defeated, offers to bet Joe Goddard, the…

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AQUATICS. Melbourne Swimming Club. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 January 1890 · page 7

The members of the Melbourne Swimming Club have decided to adhere strictly to the amateur rule precluding amateurs from competing with…

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Moorefield Pony Races

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 January 1890 · page 6

There was a large attendance of sports at Moorefield, Kogarah, yesterday on the occasion of the first day's racing of the usual monthly two days' pony meeting. The weather was beautiful, Mr. Jolly had…

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