Intercolonial Cricket. South Australian Players. Next Friday's Match. ADELAIDE
The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 5
In the match against New South Wales, which commences on the Adelaide Oval on Friday next, the following have bete in selected to represent South Australia: -- George Giffen,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boxing in South Africa. Jim Richardson Whites. Moving to "Fresh Field, &c."—Jack Slavin Backed Down
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 6
The following letter, dated Johannesburg, December 5, reached me on Monday :— "Dear "Amateur,"—Just a few lines to let yon now that my bucker, Walter Davis, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket. Australia v. England, Second Test Match. Fourth Day's Play. Visitors Batting
Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 5
CRICKET GROUND, MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-The test match was advanced another stage to-day, when a strong but cool wind. from the south prevailed. The pitch was the cynosure of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sailing. Intercolonial Racing. Effie Secures the Championship of Australia—and Scores Three Consecutive Wins—Notes
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 7
THE Queensland Intercolonial Sailing Carnival eventuated in a glorious success for the boats belonging to his colony. Out of ten races sailed New South Wales scored no…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Jones Again No-zalled for Throwing At the Melbourne Cricket Ground Yesterday. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Night
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 8
The sensation at the cricket match to-day was the no-balling of Jones by Phillips for throwing. It was whilst Macluren and Ranjitsinhji were batting. The fact was not…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Turf Topics. Racing at Randwick. Tattersall's Club Meeting. Carrington Stakes and Cup. Loch Marie's Brilliancy. She Wins a Double—A Field of 38. Sayles Races Well—Sweet Alice and Miss West—Crysalite Leads the Hurdle-racers. Mirella Effects a Surprise. Old Clo the Cup Winner. Mirella is Sensational — Cherry Beats Whakawatea—Sweet Alice Wins Again—Duddingston and Marlo. Old Clo' to Go to England. First Day's Racing
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 1
"ONE of the worst day's the Ring have had for some time!" was the report at Tattersall's Club on the evening of New Year's Day. The opening…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Carrington Athletic Club. a Free Show
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 6
In consequence of the holidays fact that the moving spirit of the whole show. Don M'Donald, was unable to attend through illness in his family, Mr. Slowgrove opened…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pedestrianism. Amateur Athletics. the "Team for England" Benefit Sports. the Highland Gathering. The Proposed Invasion of England. Further Defections from the Team. A Discouraging Outlook—The Latest News and Gossip
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 7
8—Benefit Sports Meeting, S.C.C. FEBRUARY. 10 and 12—N.Z.A.A.A. Championships at Wanganui. AT the time of writing the outlook in con-…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Professional Athletics
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 7
The 125yds handicap at Wellington on Saturday was won by Stewart, who was followed home by Broen and Robards. P. Larkins won the 130yds Sheffield…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Melbourne Boxing. "Doherty" Beats Preston. Edwards Outs Duggan at Johannesburg. M'Gowan and murphy On SAturday Night Next—Ned Cullen Challenges Any Nine-Stoner.—Hegarly Accepts, Mitchell and brady Matched. MELBOURNE
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 6
The Victoria Hall was well patronised on New Year's E70. Two contests were set down for decision. The first was between Whitehead and A. Croat, who claimed to be a brother…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cycling. the League. Three Cracks Suspended. the A.N.A. HANDICAPS. Holiday Races—Brewne Gets a Double. Mutton and Chipman Do Well at Newcastle—More Records—A Wandeer on Whoels
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 6
The open race, 2 miles, at Albury Fire Brigade Sports, was von by R. Wilson; J. Hunt, 45yds, 2; C. Lolbe, scratch, 3. In the L.V.W. Cup, to be run next…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Swimming
Evening News · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 2
The Government Printing Office Club have ironed the programme for their second annual carnival to be held at the Natatorium, Pitt-street, on Wednesday evening, January 19. The card is made up of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Woodburn Racing Club. Coraki
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6
The Woodburn Racing Club's Annual Meeting was held on the Coraki rececourse to-day. Delightful; weather was experienced, and there was a fair attendance. The following are the results:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lillie Bridge Pony Races
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6
The following handicaps have been declared for the events to be run at Lillie Brid go to-night:- Thirteen Hands Handicap, 3 furlongs.—E[?]robin, 9st 10th; Fritz, 9st 2lb; Frills, 8st 10lb; Cora, [?]2lb; Lady…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Intercolonial Cricket. Adelaide
The Australian Star · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 5
The match between 'South Australia and Now South Wales will be started on Saturday instead of Friday on account of the prolongation of the test match…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Moonee Valley Races. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6
A race meeting was held at Moonee Valley this afternoon. It was very poorly attended. The fields, as a rule, were small, and the sport was of tha ordinary description. The results were:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Brighton Pony and Galloway Races
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6
The following are the weights for the pony ana ga[?] races to-be run at Brighton to-morrow:- Flying Handicap (15-0), 4 furlongs 70 yards.—Lyndhurst, 9st; Luther, 8st 12lb; Shop Boy, 8st 2lb; Bonnie…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Moorefield Pony and Galloway Races
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6
The pony and galloway races held at Moorefield yesterday were fairly well patronised. There was a strong wind, causing the times registered in several of the events to be fast. The results were:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket. the International Match. Incidents of the Game
Evening News · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 3
Those who were sitting at the railway end of the Melbourne ground on Tuesday witnessed a singular spectacle (says the "Argus"). Under one tree sat four deaf mutes, all of whom appeared to take the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket. the Next Intercolonial Match. Carter to Keep Wicket
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6
Quite a flutter of excitement was occasioned yesterday when it was annouuced that Kolly, this colony's representative wicketkeeper would not be able to play in the intercolonial match against South…
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