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Sport, 1901

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Anniversary Regatta

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 6

On Saturday, January 26, the sailing events of the Anniversary Regatta will be brought off, the first contest, that for model yachts, beginning at 10.15 a.m. Thenceforward,…

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Swimming

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 180

The Balmain Swimming Club brought off two handicaps on Saturday afternoon at the Elkington Park Baths—one for senior members and the other for juniors. The officials were: Starter and timekeeper, Mr…

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Boxing

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 2

Andrews ana M'Kell are the principals in the twenty-round contest at the Golden Gate Athletic Club to-night…

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Bowls

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 179

The third round of the pennant and trophy competition played under the auspices of the New South Wales Bowling Association was decided on Saturday afternoon, with the result that three more clubs, viz.,…

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COURSING. Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 180

Mr. Martin, who has for a couple of seasons now filled the position of veterinary surgeon to the National Coursing Association, has returned from China, where he went under engagement to the…

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Swimming Splashes

The Arrow · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 5

WAVERLEY CLUB will provide the best of the swimming fun this afternoon per medium of their fourth annual gaia at Harry Wylle's Bronte Baths…

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Golf. Marrickville Golf Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 10

The ladies of the above club held yesterday their monthly medal match, which was a win for Mrs. Wynn Roberts with 110-30=80. It is this lady's second win in succession…

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Aquatics. Twentieth Century Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 12

The twentieth century Anniversary regatta, the sailing portion of which will be carried out next Saturday, promises to rank as one of the most successful in the history of the fixture. The intercolonial yachting events…

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Football

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 50

Various versions as to who was the founder of the Rugby game have been given. There has lately been Axed in the garden wall of the head master's house at Rugby School, overlooking the…

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Bowls and Bowlers

The Arrow · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 3

THE draw for the fourth round of the Pennant championship, to be played this afternoon, resulted as follows:— Strathfield v. Balmain, at Waverley: City…

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Cricket

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 45
Also in Evening News

Notcert— No new rule has been made by the M.C.C. with regard to leg before wicket. The umpire cannot give a batsman out unless the ball was pitched straight. The rule at present in force is: (24) If with…

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Swimming. Waverley Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 10

The Waverley Club will hold its fourth annual ca[?]ival at Bro[?]te baths to-day. The first race will start at 2.30 p.m. The programme, which is of unusual length, includes a final exhibition swim by…

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Swimming. the Australasian Championship

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 12

"Fred" Lane and "Dick" Cavill were on Thursday night chosen by the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association to represent this State in the Australasian championships, to be contested next month…

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Palace Emporium Swimming Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 10

Th[?] Palace Emporium swimmers will hold their annual excursion to the Nepean to-day. The outing promises to be the most successful yet held. The Hon. secretary paid a visit to Penrith last week…

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Golf. Marrickville Club

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 12

Yesterday afternoon the ladies' medal match, played over the Marrickville links, attracted six competitors. Mrs. Wynne Roberts was returned as the winner, the card reading gross 110, handicap 30, net 80…

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Golf and Golfers

The Arrow · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 3

WHAT is the origin of the word 'Caddle' ?" asks a correspondent, "an how came it to be applied to the golfer's runner ?" In my "Webster" (date, 1880) the…

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Cricket Chatter

The Arrow · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 2

THIS day week the final Inter-State match of the season, N.S.W. v. Victoria, will have our full attention. The team to represent N.S.W. will differ from…

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Cricket Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 5

A. Long Innings. (Estb. 1889).—We are still batting ; but should have been caught, bowled out, or stumped long age if we had not given satisfaction. R. T. Young, Tailor, Granville…

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CRICKET. Gossip

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 177

At Adelaide the New South Wales team were defeated by an innings and 35 rune, and Victoria won by five wickets. The match at Melbourne was remarkable for low scoring on both sides…

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