Some Recent Books on Lawn Tennis
Introductory.—History of lawn tennis.—La longue paume.—'Sphairistike.'—Hour-glass courts and service boxes.—Changes in the rules on play, scoring, etc.—Formation of the Lawn Tennis…
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Some Recent Books on Lawn Tennis
Introductory.—History of lawn tennis.—La longue paume.—'Sphairistike.'—Hour-glass courts and service boxes.—Changes in the rules on play, scoring, etc.—Formation of the Lawn Tennis…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Interprovincial Cricket.—parramatta v. NEWCASTLE
The following arrangements have been made for the visit of the Newcastle cricketers to Parramatta to-day (Saturday),—The visitors wilt be met at the Railway Station by members of…
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The annual cricket match between the Universities of Melbourne and Sydney was commenced to-day on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. There was a very sparse attendance of spectators in the morning, but in…
Continued on Trove, page 151 →Race Meetings. Rosehill Racing Club. Saturday January 10
The rule adopted by the Rosehiil management, "Never postpone while there is a possibility of racing," was carried out in its entirety on Saturday, when, despite the untoward state of the weather, the gates of the…
Continued on Trove, page 149 →Occasional Papers. American and Australian Aboriginal Races
The cable news from America of conflicts between North American Indians and the United States troops unhappily affords another terrible record of slaughter of white and red men. The…
Continued on Trove, page 133 →Eighty Years Ago. a Ladies' Cricket Match
THE following account of a ladies' cricket match in 1811 is taken from the BRITISH REGISTER)--"A grand cricket match has been played this month between 11 women…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cricket. To the Editor of the Nepean Times
Sir,—The Penrith C.C. were to meet the Galatea (Parramatta) C.C. at Penrith, January 3rd, but the latter club failed to keep their engagement; not even letting the Penrith's know that they were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket in India—sketches by a Cavalry Officer
1. Professors and Students of the Progress College of Arts and Sciences offer to play cricket with the officers. 2. Ready! 3. A hitch in the proceedings. 4. "How's that, Umpir 5. The Principal of the College sees his best wicket go down. 6. What are the Franks doing 7. "Aree-ee!" 8. Our Innings: One fell stroke!…
Continued on Trove, page 139 →Athletics
AT the Australian Athletic Hall, Darlinghurst, on Saturday evening, "Young" Denny beat "Young" Maber in a glove contest extending over 15 rounds. For the first half of the…
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An aspirant to pugilistic honors in the person of Darby Kelly has notified us that he is prepared to box any list, competitor for a decent purse put up by any of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The National Regatta
The following entries for the National Regatta, to be held on Anniversary Day (next Monday) were received by the committee on Saturday evening. Bowing events Junior Fours: North Shore, Parramarra,…
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We have only five more days in which to fix up the selection of the team to represent this colony in the return match against Victoria. The latter colony's representatives have…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Albury Races. Albury
The following nominations have been received for the Anniversary Day races:- HURDLE RACE. Camden, Cavistock, Called Back, Cavalier, Boyardo, Delhi,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →BOXING. Ike Weir Will Not Meet Fuller
Ike Weir is evidently out here on a pleasure excursion, as he certainly appears not to want any fighting with anybody. He has forfeited £50 rather than go on with…
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