Newcastle Regatta
Ten years ago, this event was looked forward to by Sydney tailing men with at much anticipation as any of our local regattas, bat the priest fell off and so did interest in…
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Newcastle Regatta. Newcastle, Saturday Night
All arrangements are completed for the Newcastle regatta, which is down for decision on Monday. Visitors from all the Northern towns have already arrived, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The English Rugby Football Team. Interesting Programme of Matches. Combined Australasia to Meet Them
Arrangements for the visit of a team of English University Rugby footballers to Australia next Winter are progressing very favorably. It is now assured that while…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Yesterday's Swimming. West Sydney Beats Palace Emporium
At Farmer's Baths, Domain, yesterday afternoon the second round of this year's Water-polo Championship competition was concluded by West Sydney and Palace…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Last Night's Boxing. at Mick Dunn's. Some Good Bouts
Despite other attractions last night, a number of sports turned up at Mick Dunn's rooms in Bank Court to witness several interesting bouts, the principal one being…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket. the Australian Eleven. Probable Team
THE promoters of the Australian Tour in England should beat in mind the old adage "Penny wise and pound foolish," and not, as they seem inclined to do at present, omit…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Randwick Races. Tattersalls Meeting. Akarinin Wins The Carrington
SATURDAY ushered in the Summer programme of Tattersall's Club at Randwick, blessed with bright weather, and a big attendance. The track benefitted…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Intercolonial Cricket Match. Victoria v. South Australia, at Melbourne. a Bad Beginning and a Good Ending by Victorian Batsmen. Melbourne, Saturday Night
The return Intercolonial cricket match, Victoria v South Australia, was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground this afternoon in warm weather. Peters was left…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →P[?] [Copyrighted.] Records of the Ring. History of British Boxing. the Rise and Progress of "The Noble Art of Self-defence." Fighters: From Fig to loley. A Chronological Account of Boxers and Battles from 1719 to 1898. No. Ii. a Hard Headed Generation
THE opening chapter of this history of the British Prize RIng closed last week with the death, in his prime, of James Fig, the first authenticated champion; a man of rare…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bowls
Saturday was an "off" afternoon with several of the clubs, and where interclub matches were not arranged scratch matches were played among the members…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kiama Swimming Carnival
A large number of metropolitan swimmers--probably M or (X)--will leave for Kiama this morning, with tho intention of assisting at the annual swimming carnival to be held there to-day. There are several open events…
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It is probable that efforts will shortly be made to effect, in connection with horse-racing, reforms which experience has shown to be very necessary. Of course opinions…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Swimming. the Water, Polo Championship
The final heat of the second round of the water polo championship competition, now going on, took place at Farmer's Domain Baths on Saturday afternoon, when teams from the Palace Emporium and West Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Amateur Athletics. Rowing, Swimming, and Cycling. The Chief Events of 1898
The year 1898 has not been a remarkable one in regard to amateur sport in the colony. No wonderful performances have been done so as to differentiate it from previous years…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cycling. Electric-light Bicycle Races
Intending competitors are reminded that entries for the carnival which is set down for the 17th and 19th of this month must be made good on Wednesday night at the League rooms. On no…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pyrotechnic Display. Pain's Fireworks at the Cricket Ground
To-morrow night and Thursday will witness a revival in Sydney of the stirring fireworks shows which were given some years ago by Pain in the Outer Domain. The management…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cricket. Neutral Bay Amd Wollongong. Trip to Wollongong
On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Neutral Bay School boys played the Wollongong boys a cricket match, but were beaten by about 60 runs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Intercolonial Cricket. Victoria v. South Australia. To-Day's Play. MELBOURNE
The cricket match between Victoria and South Australia was resumed to-day, with cool weather and rain threatening. Heavy rain fell yesterday, which Worrall says saved…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Intercolonial Cricket Victoria V. South Australia Layer. and Bruce Do Well. an Intensely Hot Day
MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The return cricket match between Victoria and South Australia was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, in the presence of an assemblage of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Intercolonial Cricket. Victoria v. South Australia. the Seventh and Eighth Wickets Save a Victorian Collapse. Melbourne
The intercolonial match South Australia v. Victoria commenced at noon on Saturday, on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The pitch was in excellent order, and the ground generally was twice as fast as…
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