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Sport, 1895

6,442 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Bowls NEWTOWN v. ROSEHILL

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 2

Rosehill suffered a defeat against Newtown in the Pennant Matches on Saturday and are now out of them. They had the match won all right had better judgment been displayed…

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Rosehill Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 7

Subjoined is the programme for the January reunion, which takes place to-day:- NEW YEAR HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Bungebah, 9st 7lb:: Moorefield, 9st 2lb; Ophir, 8st 4lb; Bel Giorno,…

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Cricket Crumbs

The Bird O' Freedom · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 2

The Lion's hour has come. He no longer stalks majestically through the Austral regions, seeking whom he may devour. The timid Kangaroo, after one or two…

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Cricket Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 2

Harry Donnan says that occasional fast ball of Les. Pye's is a throw. Other good judges say the same thing. Thus one of the papers on Irodale's fielding…

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The Cricket Revival

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 4

When at sea on Sunday the R.M.S. Himalaya from Melbourne, signalled the R.M.S, Arcadia, who was going in the opposite direction (having just left Adelaide), for the latest particulars of…

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RACING. Answers to Correspondents. Turf

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 139

SPORTSMAN (Moonee Springs).—If you have stated the conditions of the races correctly, you are only entitled to the prize for the first Trial Stakes. A.V. (Mossgiel).—The odds against Moorefield for the…

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Sydney Turf Club Races

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 9

The following weights have been declared for the two principal events of the above reunion :-Challenge Stakes, 6 furlongs.— "Whakawatea, 9st 101b; Bungebah, 9.8; Ruenalf, 9.6; Solanum,…

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Cricket. Australia v. England

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 39

The third test match between Mr. Stoddart's team of Englishmen and a combined team…

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Moorefield Pony and Galloway Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 7

The entries for the meeting to be held next Wednesday are subjoined:- WELTER HANDICAP (15.0), 4 furlongs.—Clarine, May M'Key, Kearsage, Little Bay, Hibiscus, Vesta, Dumaresq…

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Kensington Pony and Galloway Races. '

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 7

Appended are the entries revived yesterday for the meeting to be held next Thursday:- FIFTEEN HANDS HANDICAP, 5 furlongs.—Kearsage, Mudgee, Bertha, Mikado, Luther, Misteran, Omega, Queen…

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Candelo T. C. Races. JANUARY 10

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 36

OPENING HANDICAP.—Reform, 1; Myles Standish, 2. MERCANTILE PLATE.—Seaweed, 1; Brown Bess, 2…

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Lismore J.C. Races. JANUARY 9

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 36

OPENING HANDICAP.—Quack, 7st 101b, 1; Memory, 7st 101b, 2; Lucy, 8st 101b, 3. TOWN PLATE HANDICAP.—Guess, 9st 61b, 1; Fleur de Lis, 8st 12lb, 2; Zanita, 7st 2lb, 3…

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ATHLETICS. Intercolonial Cricket Match. South Australia v. New South Wales. South Australia Wins by Four Wickets. Adelaide, January 9

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 141

The intercolonial cricket match between Sooth Australia and New South Wales was concluded to-day, and resulted in a win for South Australia by four wickets. The weather was warm. The…

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The Test Cricket Matches. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 6

Sir,--In the fourth test match, England v. Australia, it behoves the selection committee not to be satisfied (although the Australians won) that the last eleven is the…

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Race Meetings. Warwick Farm Racing Club. Saturday, January 12

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 140

The Warwick Farm January reunion on Saturday was favoured by beautifully fine and seasonable weather, and the special train service was well patronised by racegoers…

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The Bird's Note-book. Warwick Farm Races Kelso's Day Out. Attachment and Newman--Rosehill To-Day--Latest Selections

The Bird O' Freedom · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 6

Warwick Farm races on Saturday last were well attended, and the racing proved interesting. There was no hurdle race, but a two-year-old event figured on the…

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The Cricket Campaign the Last Test Match. Return of the Sydney Players. Callaway and Iredale Interviewed. the Englishmen Were Outplayed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 9

The New South Wales representatives in the recent test match, Iredale, Callaway, and Gregory, arrived in Sydney by the Melbourne express yesterday, accompanied by…

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Cricket Chatter. Champion Tale-Pitchers. Brown Takes Down the Enemy at Billiards. Blackham and Feel Yarn all Night--Difficulties of Umpires

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 5

Turner has completely recovered from his strain and soreness of the throat. Rain having fallen at Sydney on every day this week and the showers falling at intervals…

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Athletics

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 40

A Memphis (Tenn.) telegram dated December 10 to a San Francisco paper announced Corbett's intention to quit the prize ring and devote his whole future to the stage. "I am…

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The World of Sport Racing at Rosehill. Euroka's Victory. V.A.T.C. Races at Caulfield. Intercolonial Sailing Carnival. Rowing Amongst the Clubs-Bowls. Items of Interest on Cricket, Swimming, Sailing. Racing, &c

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 January 1895 · page 6

THE REFEREE of next Wednesday will be a number every sportsman should read. Weight for Newmarket Handicap and Australia Cup are due at noon on Monday…

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