Athletics. Amateur Athletics. [?]E Highland Gathering To-day's Big Meeting. "Commonwealth" Games—A Splendid Programme. Fixtures. January, 1901. 2—N.S.W. Highland Gathering, S.C.G. 4—Commonwealth Cel[?]ration "Athletic and Cycling" Meeting S.C.G.
Referee · Wednesday 2 January 1901 · page 3
Mr. Tom Blake, the well-known Victorian distance runner and ex-champion, is at present in Sydney on a holiday trip. He gave one a look up last week (in splendid health)…
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Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 2 January 1901 · page 3
AT a meeting of the championship Committee of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, held on December 12, a letter was read from the President of the New…
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Evening News · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 2
The visiting bowlers from South Australia on Wednesday paid Manly a visit, and spent an enjoyable day, being the guests of the local bowlers. They arrived at the village about 10' o'clock, and…
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The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 8
The team to represent New South wales in the match against South Australia, to commence at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday next. will, be selected to day by Messrs. Garrett. Briscoe, and Noble. It is…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 4
In connection with the list of matches arranged for the visiting bowlers from Adelaide, it has been decided to play the final game of the tour on the Waverley green on Saturday afternoon next, when…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 4
The swimming carnival in connection with the Commonwealth sports functions was held yesterday at the Fitzroy Dock, Cockatoo Island. The weather was beautifully fine. The sports commenced a little…
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The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 6
The first of the series of athletic displays under the auspices of the Government took place in the Fitzroy Dock, Cockatoo Island, yesterday afternoon, when representative swimmers from…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 4
The Bullenbong Racing Club's meeting came off yesterday in fine weather. The attendance was good. Results:- Maiden Plate.—Billbar, 1; Zeta, 2; Splosh, 3…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 4
The pony and galloway races at Kennington yesterday were favoured with fine weather, and the attendance was a record one, [?]umb-ring about 5000. Five events were named after the Premiers of five of the…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 4
The races at Grubben Gullen yesterday resulted as follows:- Trial Stakes.—Wait-a-bit, 1; Fairplay, 2. Hack Race.—Voyou, 1; Silversteam, 2…
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The Australian Star · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 7
As lite day;wore on the attendance at the ighland Gathering, at the Cricket Ground, ereased enormously, and the fun waxed st and furious. By the luncheon hour…
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Evening News · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 3
About half-past 1 a large and representative gathering Bat down to an excellent lunch prepared in the basement of the new pavilion at the Highland Gathering sports on the Sydney…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 4
The cricket match South Australia v. Victoria was resumed to-day under conditions which threatened to bring the game to a speedy termination. Thanks to the drying wind early this morning the wicket…
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Evening News · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 2
Hunt's third Botany Handicap, of 150 sots, will be held to-morrow, at Sir Joseph Banks Grounds, Botany. Exactly fifty acceptances have been received, and some excellent racing should be…
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Evening News · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 2
To-morrow the cycling and athletic section of the Government programme to celebrate the inauguration of the Commonwealth, will be held on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The sectional…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 8
The Cycling and Athletic Sectional Committee appointed by the Government have now completed their preparations for the big gathering on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-morrow and judging by the…
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Evening News · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 2
There was only a fair house at the Gaiety Club on Thursday night to witness the contest between Cocker Tweedie and Ned Cullen. The match was described as for the championship of New…
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Evening News · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 2
The Adelaide team of bowlers were the guests of the St. George Bowling Club on Thursday. In the morning, a match was played at Ellesmere, the residence of Mr. J. H. Carrutners, Sans Souci,…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 3
I Zingari Veterans, seven wickets for 844, innings closed (L. T. Lloyd 119 retired, A. M. Hemsley 64. Hulligin 46. Wood 19, Preedy 31 not out), played Nondescripts yesterday three wickets for 62 (Riley 22 not out…
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The Australian Star · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 7
The third meeting between this pair only drew a moderate house to the Gaiety Athletic Club last night. This was surprising,, as of the two contests the Melbourne lad has…
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