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Sport, 1890

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Athletics

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 February 1890 · page 6

The Little Bridge Grounds at Forest Lodge will again be the scene of netion this evening when a 250yds. handicap of 50 sovs. will be run off. The first heat is timed to start at 8 o'clock and the final…

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Boxing

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 5

There was not a very good house at Foley's Hall last evening when business commenced, and, even when half-price time had arrived, the seats were by no means…

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Swimming Notes

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 8

On Wednesday evening last the Enterprine Swimming Club held one of the most successful and interesting meetings of its kind we have had in Sydney for some considerable…

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Cricket

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph, Evening News

Playing for South Melbourne against Richmond in the Pennant matches the brothers Barrett, who so belied their reputations in the last intercolonial match with…

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Lawn Tennis

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 6

A friendly contest took place on Saturday, between the Arthursleig[?] and St. Leonards Clubs on the ground of the former, and after a very pleasant game resulted in a win for St. Leonards. Lindon v…

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Racing in Queensland

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 5

The Townsville Turf Club Midsummer Meeting was brought off after many adjournments, on account of the weather, on Monday, January 27. The going was bad…

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Our Note-book. on Boxing

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 1

The Manchester CHRONICLE writes — The refined and intelligent pugilist of to-day understands his business too well to give or take hard knocks. The rules of…

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Amateur Athletics

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 3

My amateur friends will have to be content with a very small budget of new this week, as space is very scarce, and many matters will have to be held over till the next issue…

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Sydney Gymnastic Club. Second Athletic Display. Sandall and Yafontine

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 6

The Sydney Gymnastic Club is now in first class working order, and the members of the committee are busy carrying out the duties of their offices. Meetings are held every…

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Athletics

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1890 · page 5

The Carrington 300 Yards Handicap will be run off this evening, commencing at the usual hour of 8 o'clock. To-night nominations close for the Lillie…

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Swimming

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1890 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Boys' Handicap, 99yds., 16 and under, will take place in the firsts-class bath of the Sydney Bathing Company, Limited, 400 Pitt- street, on Saturday next, at 8.30 p.m. Batries close Friday, at 7 p.m…

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The National Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1890 · page 6

Last night the prizes won at the National Regatta were presented by the Mayor at the Exchange Hotel. There was a very large attendance. For the All Yachts Race, Mr. Hoarc, the owner of the winning…

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Aquatics. the National Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1890 · page 4

Last evening the prizes won at the National Regatta were presented to the successful competitors by the Mayor of Sydney (Alderman S. Burdekin). The ceremony took place at the Exchange Hotel in the presence…

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Cricket

Evening News · Thursday 13 February 1890 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sydney Morning Herald

FRANK ALLAN.—Thus "Felix," the Melbourne scribe: "I am glad to be able to record another fine bowling performance by the celebrated Frank Allan. Playing for Warrnambool against 15 juniors, he took…

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The National Regatta. Presentation of Prizes

Evening News · Thursday 13 February 1890 · page 3

There was a very large attendance of aquatic men at the Exchange last evening to witness the presentation of the prizes won at the recent National Regatta. His Worship the Mayor…

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