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Sport, 1892

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Cricket. Engagements

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 8

New South Wales v South Australia, on Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, at Association Ground. KERR CUP…

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Sport. Cricket. the International Cricket Match. England v. WESTRALIA

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 3

The first match between Lord Sheffield’s team and a United Australian team was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday last, in the presence of an immense…

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Sporting. Moorefield Pony Races

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 8

The invitation issued by Mr. John Jolly for to-morrow's meeting at Moorefield is sure to be largely attended, as his racecourse is very popular with turfites. Special…

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CRICKET. Clifford v. Roslyn

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 8

Played on Rushcutters Bay, and resulted in a win for the former by seven wickets and 8 runs. The scores were: Clifford. 34 and three wickets for 31 :…

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Twenty-five Years' Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 8

To CRICKET of November 26 we are indebted for the following very interesting figures of the averages of English and Australian batsmen of the last twenty-five…

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Cricket. the Intercolonial Match

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 3

The members of the South Australian intercolonial team arrived in Sydney yesterday by the southern express. They were met at Redfern station by several of the prominent members of the New South…

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International Cricket. Australia v. England

Evening News · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The weather to-day was Threatening and overcast, and the light was not of the best for the cricket match on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. An early start; was made…

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Aspendale Park Races. Melbourne, Tuesday Night

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 5

The Aspendale Park races to-day attracted only a fair attendance. The following are the results:—TRIAL STAKES. 5[?] furlong.—Investment. 7st 9lb…

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Our Note-book. Two Mile Races

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 1

THE interest taken in Tattersall's Cup this year shows that the public are still fond of a good two-mile race. With the exception of the Sydney Cup and Tattersall's Cup,…

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Our Note-book. Two Mile Races

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 1

THE interest taken in Tattersall's Cup this year shows that the public are still fond of a good two-mile race. With the exception of the Sydney Cup and Tattersall's Cup,…

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Intercolonial Cricket. South Australia v. New South Wales

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 6

THE following players have been selected to represent New South Wales against South Australia in the cricket match to commence on the Association Ground on Friday:--…

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Cycling. the Highland Gathering. Brilliant Racing. English and American Notes

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 3

THE HIGHLAND GATHERING.—The six bicycle races, included in the programme of the Highland Society's Sports produced good fields, and in most cases close finishes, and…

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Cycling. the Highland Gathering. Brilliant Racing. English and American Notes

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 3

THE HIGHLAND GATHERING.—The six bicycle races included in the programme of the Highland Society's Sports produced good fields, and in most cases close finishes, and…

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The International Cricket Match. England v. Australia. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 6

The international match reached its fourth day to-day, and is still unfinished. It will be played out to-morrow. The day was anything but a model day for cricket, as it blew all weathers, and the air…

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The English Cricket Team. the First Match Against Combined Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The fourth days play in the match between Lord Sheffield's English Team and Combined Australia drew another large assemblage to the Melbourne…

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Racing Reflections. Tattersall's Meeting a Successful Gathering. Entries for Coming Events. Rosehill Selections

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 1

Tattersall's Club meeting was success, both as regards racing and attendance. Excellent programmes had been provided for each day, and liberal stakes were given,…

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Racing Reflections. Tattersall's Meeting a Successful Gathering. Entries for Coming Events. Bosehill Selections

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 1

Tattersall's Club meeting was a success, both as regards racing and attendance. Excellent programmes had been provided for each day, and liberal states were given…

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Swimming Notes. Notable Australian Swimmers. Gormly v. Pattison. Eastern Suburbs Handicap. "Referee" S.C. Handicap. Dual Club Annual Meeting. Corbett v Cavlil

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 3

The subject of this week's sketch is Mr. Thomas J. Maloney, whose burly form is so well known to every swimmer in New South Wales that his swimming career will be read…

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Swimming Notes. Notable Australian Swimmers. Gormly v. Pattison. Eastern Suburbs Handicap. "Referee" S.C. Handicap. Dual Club Annual Meeting. Corbett v Cavill

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 3

The subject of this week's sketch is Mr. Thomas J.Maloney, whose burly form is so well known to every swimmer in New South Wales that his swimming career will be read…

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Amateur Athletics. Tile Champion Meeting. Delegates on Tour. the Highland Gathering. a Few Odd Notes about the Meeting. Professional Distance Runners—Compared with Amateurs—Athletics in England The Londoners Beat Oxford 'Versity—And a Few Odd Notes

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1892 · page 3

The latest news about the first Australasian Championship Meeting seems to suggest that no opposition to its being held in Melbourne will be forthcoming. As mentioned last…

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