Swimming Notes. the Swimming Championship of of Australia. a Challenge to Ernest Cavill
Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 3
I am in receipt of a letter from Arthur T. Kenney, where in the asks me to state in this, column that he is prepared to make a match with Ernest Cavill for the Swimming…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Turf. Rosehill Racing Club
The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 2
Pleasant weather and the prospect of a good day’s sport brought together a large concourse of visitors at the Rosehill Racecourse on Saturday last. Both the Saddling Paddock…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Note-book. Rosehill Racing Club
Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 1
Admitting that the weather was dull, and slight showers foil during the day, it did not deter quite a representative and respectable audience from putting in an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →BOXING. Abo Willis v. Boko Thompson. NEWCASTLE,Tuesday
The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 5
Abo Willis, the feather-weight boxer, whom Grif[?]o defeated so easily on Saturday night, was in Newcastle yesterday, and arranged a match for L25 a side with Boko…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lillie Bridge Pony Races. Postponed
Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 8
In consequence of the bad weather which prevailed on Tuesday, the Lllie Bridge. proprietary deemed in necessary to postpone their meeting until this evening. Ten…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cricket Notes. Engagements for
Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 8
Albert v Belvidore, Association Ground. KERR CUP. Ivanhoo v Coates, Agricultural Ground. SCOTT CUP…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Juvenile Cricket. Harris Park V. Sunbeam
The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 2
This match was played on Tuesday, and resulted in a win for the former by 48 runs. The scores were as follows :—Harris Park, 1st innings, 42, Smith and Schwartzkoff 7 each ;…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cricket. the Giffen Episode. (By Telegraph.)
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 6
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The victorian Cricketers Association to-night discussed letters received from the secretary of the South Australian Association in reference to the conduct of Giffen in the recent…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Intercolonial Cricket Match. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 5
At a meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association this evening the following players were selected to proceed to Sydney on Tuesday, Mr. G. R. Browning assuming the management:—Bruce, Blackham, J. W…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Amateur Athletics. the Championships. Club Gossip
Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 3
The Sydney Harriers held a committee meeting to-morrow night to discuss the advisableness of holding a sports meeting, to elect another secretary, and other important…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dempsey and M'carthy Matched to Fight at the California Athletic Club
Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 6
The directors of the California Athletic Club method Jack Dempsey and Billy M'Carthy on November 26 for a finish fight, to take place in January, for a purse of 1800…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Athletics
The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph
The running of the 75 Yards Handicap at Lillie Bridge has had to be postponed until Friday night, in consequence of tho rain. Entries close to-day for Edwards' Third…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boxing
The Australian Star · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 5
Jack Valentine and Dick Sandall have at length made a match, and their encounter promises to be one of unusual interest. The Sydney Amateur Gymnastic…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bowls
Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 3
A green in shortly to be opened in Ashfield, and although the club has only been in existence a few weeks there are over one hundred members on the roll. Alderman J. W. Mortley and Mr. Hector Ross…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lawn Tennis
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 8
A meeting of club representatives was held last night at the Exchange Hotel, to further consider the rules for the proposed inter-club contests. Mr. A. Lee occupied the chair, and 10 clubs were represented. The rules…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Albury Racing Club. Albury
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 8
At a meeting of the committee of the Albury Racing Club a letter was read from Mr. F. F. Dukin accepting the position of handicapped. The secretary said he had seen Mr. Dakin, who had offered to frame…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Athletics
Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph
Sid Thomas did a fine performance at the Manhattan A. C., New York, a few weeks ago, when, on an inferior track he ran fifteen miles in 1h 27min 1135sec. (American record.)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The National Regatta
Evening News · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 3
Through the courtesy of Mr. Maclean, actingmanager of the Peninsular and Oriental Company, and Captain E. Asbdown, the R.M.S. Ballarat, which arrived on Thursday morning from London, has this…
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