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Sport, 1892

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Intercolonial Cricket Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 3

The forty-eighth intercolonial match between New South Wales and Victoria was commenced on the Association Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon. In Sydney these matches have always been associated…

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Cricket. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 6

A two-day's match was commenced yesterday between the Melbourne and Carlton Clubs. Melbourne, batting first, scored 275 for five wickets (M'Ilwraith, being not out 99, Dawkins not out 26, Curr 45, Wilson…

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Moorfield Racing Club. Saturday, January 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 3

Patron, the Hon. John Lackey, M.L.C. Under the management of the stewards of the M.R.C.— Messrs. W. L. Davis, J.P., J. H. Carruthers, M.L.A., H. Dawson, M.L.A., J. M'Laughlan,…

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The Boxing World. Maher's Challenge. London, January 24

The Australian Star · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 5

John L. Sullivan has expressed his willingness to accept the challenge of Peter Maher, the Irish champion, to box any man in the world…

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Manning River J.C. Races. Taree

The Australian Star · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 6

Manning River Jockey Club races promise to be a brilliant success. There are already 43 entries for four events. Eight more events are to close on February 6, and…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. New South Waxes v. VICTORIA

Evening News · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 6

The 48th intercolonial match between New South Wales and Victoria was started on Saturday in splendid weather for cricket, and should it remain bo during the entire progress of…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match. New South Wales V. Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 5

No fault could be found with the weather which prevailed for the opening day of the 48th Intercolonial Match between this colony and Victoria, and as there was not any great…

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Saturday's Sporting. Intercolonial Cricket. New South Wales v. Victoria

The Australian Star · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 6

The 48th contest between New South Wales and Victoria commenced this afternoon at 2 o'clock on the Association Cricket Ground, Moore Park…

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Athletics

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 6

The Olympic Athletic Club was well attended on Saturday evening by lovers of the fistic art to witness the glove encounter between F. Thomas and "Yankee" for a purse and aside wager. Four rounds…

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Australian Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 6

The committee of this regatta have been very well supported by the smaller class of boats. There are seven events, all for sailing craft, which have filled very well, the entrics numbering 81. The steamship…

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Aquatics. National Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 6

The annual regatta to be hold in Port Jackson to-day promises to be an unqualified success. The programme embraces no less than 22 events, including 12 rowing and 10 sailing races, for which the large…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 6

The following matches were played on Saturday:— Glen and St. Thomas played at Forest Lodge, and the match resulted in a draw in favour of the former. Scores: Glens, 24 and eight wickets for 30 (Kevin…

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The National Regatta. the Men-of-wab's Race

Evening News · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 6

In compliance with a request from the various crews representing the men-of-war at present quartered in the harbor, the committee of the National Regatta have decided to make the…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 6

The forty-eighth intercolonial match between New South Wales and Victoria was resumed on the Association Cricket Ground yesterday afternoon. Although the weither was gloriously fine the…

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Intercolonial Cricket. Victoria v. New South Wales

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

The match was continued on a splendid wicket at the Association Ground on Monday afternoon. When play ceased on Saturday the state of the game was--New…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match. New South Wales V. Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 4

Brilliant weather again favored the team representing New South Wales and Victoria on the second day's play in their 48th match. The attendance was fair in all parts of the…

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Melbourne Boxing. Dawson's Letter of Gratitude. Jack Hall and Burge. Offer to Chiddy Ryan. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 5

George Dawson's letter, expressing gratitude to the Melbourne Athletic Club and Mr. Gerald Buckley for cheques furnished him by them, has greatly pleased…

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Athletics. Sullivan and Maher

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 6

LONDON, Monday Noon.--J.L. Sullivan, the pugilist, declines to accept the open challenge issued by Peter Maher. A complimentary benefit is to be tendered this…

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Australian Regatta

Evening News · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 6

Notwithstanding the many counter attractions yesterday, the above regaatta proved a great success. The regatta was one for sailing boats only, and the wind was such that its sailing was quite a pleasure to witness. The…

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Doll's Point Regatta

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 3

A special handicap sailing race for yachts belonging to the Botany Sailing Club over a 20 miles course will take place at the above regatta on Saturday next. Entries close to-day (Wednesday)…

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