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Sport, 1901

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MELBOUnNK Boxing, Silver Beats South. M'Gowanand Hiseutt. MELBOURNE

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 7

There was a moderato attendance at the Democratic Club on Saturday night, when Harry North anil Frank Silver met in a 20 round contest. It was the worst seconded…

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Melbourne Boxing. Silver Beats North. M'Gowan and Hisentt. MELBOURNE

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 7

There was a moderate attendance at the Democratic Club on Saturday night, when Harry North and Frank Silver met in a 20-round contest. It was the worst seconded…

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Inter-state Cricket. New Solatia Wales v. Solatia Australia

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 1

M.A. NOBLE—163. L.0.S. POIDEVIN-140 NOT OUT. S.E. GREGORY—168…

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Inter-state Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 1

M. A. NOBLE—153. L. O. S. POIDEVIN-140 NOT OUT. S. E. GREGORY—163. F. A. IREDALE—113…

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Laws of Cricket. a New Rule Passed. LONDON, January 8, 1.45 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 4

The Marylebone committee has decided [?] 'a new rule regarding' the conditions [?] which cricket matches shall be started. has been resolved that the captains of…

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Cricket Notes New South Wales v. South Australia. a Record Total of 918 RUNS

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 8

THE 21st cricket match between N.S. Wales and South Australia—the first of the series under the designation "InterState"—was started at the Sydney Cricket…

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Cricket Notes New South Wales v. South Australia. a Record Total of 918 RUNS

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 8

THE 21st cricket match between N.S. Wales and South Australia—the first of the series under the designation "Inter-State"—was started at the Sydney Cricket…

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Sailing Notes. Commonwealth Regatta. a Big Success. Thelma Wins the All Yachts Handicap—petrel Secures a Win in the 30ft Rating Race. Sydney Sailing Club Handicaps. Notes, &c

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 3

WHAT would the Commonwealth Celebrations have been in Sydney, above all places in Australia, without an aquatic demonstration! Last Friday's great regatta on…

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Third Day's Play. Po[?]devin Justifies His Selection — the World's Record in First-class Cricket

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 5

At a few minutes past 12 the not-out men Poidevin and Howard, returned their innings to the bowling of Jarvis and Travers. The bowlers were well on the spat, and the…

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Sailing Notes. Commonwealth Regatta. a Big Success. Thelma Wins the All Yachts Handicap—petrel Secures a Win in the 30ft Hating Hack. Sydney Sailing Club Handicaps. Notes, &c

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 3

WHAT would the Common wealth Celebrations have been in Sydney above all places in Australia without an aquatic demonstration Last Friday's great reg[?] on…

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Inter-state Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia. Extraordinary Scoring. Australian and World's Records Broken

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 10

The above match was continued on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. The overnight scores stood —South Australia, 157; New South Wales, six wickets for 723. When stumps were drawn yesterday New…

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Swimming and Swimmers. the Commonwealth Carnival. Australia's Champions Perform. Fred Lane's Final Swim—Dick Cavill Outdistances All in the 1000yds Event—The Team Championship—An Exciting Struggle

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 10

Rockdale Swimming Club's fourth annual carnival takes place at Lincke's Brighton Baths, Lady Robinson's Beach, next Saturday afternoon. The programme embraces…

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Swimming and Swimmers. the Commonwealth Carnival. Australia's Champions Perform. Fred Lane's Final Swim—Dick Cavill Outdistances All in the 1000yds Event—The Team Championship—An Exciting Struggle

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 10

Rockdale Swimming Club's fourth annual carnival takes place at Lincke's Brighton Baths, Lady Robinson's Beach, next Saturday afternoon. The programme embraces…

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The Union. Two Days' Racing. Cameron Wins Two Championships and a Lap Race—Shrimpton Gets the Mile—Turnbull and Kershaw Hide Well

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 4

George Longmuir, who has been transferred from Broken Hill to Newcastle, now rides with the. Federals. Ho shaped well in the mile handicap on Wednesday, in…

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The Union. Two Days' Racing. Cameron Wins Two Championships and a Lap Race—Shrimpton Gets the Mile—Turnbull and Ker. shaw Ride Well

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 4

George Longmuir, who has been transferred from Broken Hill to Newcastle, now rides with the Federals. He shaped well in the mile handicap on Wednesday, in…

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Our Queensland Letter. Racing Done to Death. The Q.T.C. on the Subject. Toowoomba Amateur Meeting. And Other Matters. BRISBANE. Sunday. Sporting Notes

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 3

RACING has been practically done to death during the last month, every township worthy of the name having one or two days' horse racing. In spite of the numerous…

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New Zealand Athletics. Wellington. December 26. N.Z. Amateur Championship Meeting

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 6

With the exception of a slight breeze met With in the finishing straight, the weather at Lancaster Park last Saturday was beautiful for the Amateur Championship…

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Professional Athletics Fixtures. January. —Eemington (Melbourne) Federal Ground, £49 Handicap. FEBRUARY. 8—M'Grory's 7th Novice Handicap, Botany

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 6

Dr. Smith, of Bundaberg, and J. Lyons, of Temora, had three good fights over a mile within four days last week. At the Highland Gathering Smith, scratch, and Lyons…

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Athletics. Amateur Athletics. the Highland Gathering and the "Commonwealth" Games. Two Big Meetings

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 6

Mr. Ainsworth Caterer, of St. Peter's College, Adelaide, who is over on a visit, attended the big athletic fixtures last week, and also paid a visit to the Sports' Club…

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Athletics. Amateur Athletics. the Highland Gathering and the "Commonwalth" Games. Two Big Meetings

Referee · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 6

Mr. Ainsworth Caterer, of St. Peter's Colloge Adelaide), who is over on a visit. attended the big athletic fixtures last week, ami also, paid a visit to the Sports' Club…

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