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Sport, 1893

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match. Collapse of the Local Team

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 6

Yesterday's play in the intercolonial cricket match, Victoria v. New South Wales, at the Association Ground, all but brought the game to a conclusion, and established…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. Victoria v. New South Wales. The Fiftieth Match. Fourth Day-Monday

Evening News · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 6

The attendance daring the first three days of the match has been a satisfactory indication that the revival of public interest in the best of all outdoor games is real. In the three days the results…

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Australian Cricket Council. the Australian Team Approved. a Fourteenth Man Recommended. Arranging for an English Team

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 5

A meeting of the Australian Cricket Council was held last night at the Oxford Hotel. The three constituent colonies were represented as follow:--Victoria: Dr. Ray,…

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The Australian Eleven. Mr. Cohen's Selection Approved Of. The Australian Cricket Council Meeting. A Fourteenth Man Recommended-- Who Will He Be ?

The Australian Star · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 3

The Australian Cricket Council-- a body composed of delegates from the associations of the different colonies-- last night placed its stamp of approval on the team selected…

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Aquatics. Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

A meeting of the sailing committee was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. Soutar, rear-commodore of the R.S.Y.S., presiding. A protest lodged by the skipper of the Karrakatta's cutter againt the…

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Boxing

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 6

Of all athletic exercise that of boxing is probably the most ancient (writes Professor Atkinson, the London specialist), for with wrestling in the gladiatorial contests in the…

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Sailing Notes. The Anniversary Regatta

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 3

The Anniversary regatta of this year was every way a success, there being no accidents to mar the event. The wind had just sufficient force to enable the whole of the competitors in the sailing part to…

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Football

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 1

A well-attended meeting was held at Mr. Curtis’ Royal Hotel, Auburn, on Monday evening, January 23, with reference to forming an English Association Football Club. Persons…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

It is understood that negotiations are still pending for the inclusion of Coningham in the Australian Eleven, but so far nothing definite has been decided on…

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Tasmanian Racing Club. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

Very little betting took place on the Hobart Cup, and what there was was confined to very few horses. Comedian shortened to 5 to 2, which is now the best offer. Bischoff hardened to 5 to 1, Tarcoola and…

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Lillie Bridge Pony Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

The following handicaps have been declared in connection with the above races to be held at Forest Lodge this evening:— MIDGET HANDICAP (12.1),½ mile.—Eurobin, 10st 51b;…

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Cricket The Australian Eleven

Evening News · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 6

After the conclusion of the match on Tuesday the subject of the 14th man was discussed in the pavilion, and it leaked out that the members of the Australian Eleven had pronounced in favor of…

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Epsom Races. Melbourne, Tuesday Night

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 3

Epsom Races to-day well attended. Results:— WELTER HANDICAP. 5½ furlongs.—War Dance, by Marshall, 8st (Jus. Hayes), 1; Ronnie Bairn, 9st…

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Campbelltown Pony and Galloway Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

Appended are the weights for the handicaps to be decided at the above meeting on Friday next:— FLYING Handicap (14.2), 5½ furlongs.—Entre Nons, 8st 71b; Felspar 8st 61b; Keepsake, 8st 51b; Revival, 8st;…

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Cricket. Continued From Page 9

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 3

pads and bowled him 1-2-11. Trott followed, had almost immediately in trying to pull a short fast one from Coningham, hit the ball back hard. The catch was too hot, and the bowler…

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Swimming Notes. Association Meeting. Balmain Carnival. Wentworth Cal[?]. Waverley Sports—New Zealand Clippings—Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 3

A meeting of the N.S.W.A.S.A. was held on Monday night last, at the Natatorium, for the purpose of considering the reapplication from the Balmain Swimming Club, for the holding of their…

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Fifty Tears' Cricket. More Reoollections. Some Old Sydney Players

Evening News · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 7

Where is the old Sydney lad who played cricket on the racecourse, now Hyde Park, who does not remember Harry Hilliard ? His name vividly brought to the writer's…

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The Intercolonial Cricket Match. Easy Victory of the Victorians

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 3

The intercolonial cricket match ended yesterday in a victory for the Victorians by 232 runs. The New South Wales team wanted 233 runs to win, and had one wicket to fall, Turner…

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[By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Epsom (Vic.) Races. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

The Epsom races were held to-day. The weather was flne, and there was a good attendance. The results are appended:— WELTER HANDICAP, 5½furlongs.—Mr. J. H. Davis's…

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Sporting Notes From Queensland. Brisbane, Sunday, January 29. Sandgate Races

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 5

The one hundred and fourth anniversary of the foundation day Australia on Tuesday last was recognised as a general holiday up here, and pleasure-seekers had little reason to…

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