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Sport, 1900

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Athletics. Boxing. the Middleweight Championship

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 3

BROKEN-HILL, Thursday.--A battle between Tim Murphy and Jack Dunne last night was fought in the Crystal Theatre for the title of middleweight champion of Australia. Dunne, who is champion of West…

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Boxing. Middle-weight Championship

Evening News · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 6

BROKEN HILL, Thursday.—A boxing contest took place last night, when Tim Murphy met Jack Dunne for the middle-weight championship of Australia. The contest was won by Murphy, who…

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Bowls. Manly V. Rosehill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 8

A team of bowlers from the Rosehill B.C. paid a visit to Manly by inv[?]tation on Wednesday and played a friendly game of three [?]ks. The Manly club won after an interesting contest by 8 points…

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Bowls. To-morrow's Pennant Matches

Evening News · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 2

Rosehill v. St Leonards, at Victoria Park. Balmain v. Redfern, at Ashfield. City v. Victoria Park, at Balmain. Waverley v. Randwick, at Redfern…

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Tirranna Picnic Races

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 3

GOULBURN, Thursday.--The annual meeting of the Tirranna Picnic Race Club commenced to-day. The weather was splendid, and the attendance good. The following were the results:--…

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The Cricket Match

Evening News · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 4

Play was commenced in the match New South Wales v. South Australia shortly after 11 o'clock, an early start being made, as the visitors desired to catch to-night's express. The weather was…

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Races at White Cliffs

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 3

WHITE CLIFFS, Thursday.--The White Cliffs Jockey Club held its New Year's meeting to-day. There was fair weather and a good attendance, and every race was well contested. Results:--…

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Bong Picnic Races

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 3

MOSS VALE, Thursday.--The following are the weights for the Bong Bong Pionic races, on the 18th and 19th inst.:--Trial Stakes.--Laddie 11, Lady Durden 10.11, Khartoum…

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Bong Races. Mossvale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 8

The following are the entries and weights for the Bong Bong Picnic R.C. to be commenced on January 18: First Day. Trial Stakes.—Laddle, 11st Lady Durden, 10st [?]…

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Forest Lodge Pony and Galloway Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 8

Pony and galloway races were held at Forest Lodge yesterday, and were well attended. W. M'Cauley, the trainer of Lioness, was administered a caution for communicating with the jockey on the…

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Cricket. Death of an English Professional

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 8

In yesterday's issue we announced by cable the death of William Bates, the English professional cricketer. He played for Yorkshire for many years, was an aggressive batsman, and an excellent bowler…

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Tips by "Early Bird." Saturday's Paces. Resehill Racing Club

The Australian Star · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 7

The January meeting of the Rosehill Racing Club will be held to-morrow, and with a continuation of the fine weather experienced during the last couple of days every success is…

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Intercolonial Cricket. N.S. Wales v. South Australia

The Australian Star · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 6

The cricket match, New South Wales v. South Australia, was continued on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday afternoon, Howell and Iredale batting to the bowling of Jarvis…

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Intercolonial Cricket. New South Wales V. South Australia. Third Day's Play

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 7

Bright sunshine and a delightfully cool breeze were the weather conditions when this match entered upon its third day yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Gronud. On the cessation of hostilities…

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Intercolonial Cricket. N.S. Wales v. South Australia. This Morning's Play

The Australian Star · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 5

The intercolonial cricket match New South Wales v. South Australia was resumed this morning at 11 o'clock, so as to give time if possible to finish the match this afternoon,…

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The Cricket Match. South Australia v, New South Wales. Third Day's Play

Evening News · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 6

When the match was resumed on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday, the sun shone brightly, whilst a cool south-west breeze tempered the heat. After the heavy rain of the previous night,…

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Intercolonial Cricket Match. South Australia V. New South Wales. Third Day's Play

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 3

The intercolonial cricket match between New South Wales and South Australia was continued at noon yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, but, although the weather was delightful, there…

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Cricket Chatter. [Secretaries of clubs are requested to forward reports and lists or teams.]

The Australian Star · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 3

Frank Iredale was in good form yesterday, and played with ease and confidence. He was out to a slow ball from Jarvis, which worked back a lot from the off…

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Athletic Notes

The Australian Star · Friday 12 January 1900 · page 7

To-night, at Farmer's Domain Baths, the N.S.W. Amateur Swimming, Association will bring off the half-mile swimming championship of Australasia. R. Cavill should win…

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Athletics. Boxing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1900 · page 14

At the Golden Gale Athletic Club, George-street, to-night. Otto Cribb, the all-conquering Maoriland boxer, and Harry Dawson will box the best of 20 rounds. Both men are in excellent condition, and said to be splendidly…

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