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Sport, 1902

8,214 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 250

Inter-state Cricket. New South Wales V. South Australia. the Former Make 472 Fine Scoring by S. Gregory

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Saturday.--The weather conditions for the second day of the match South Australia New South Wales were not propitious. The sky was overcast, and the atmosphere close and…

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Inter-state Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia, S. E. Gregory Makes 182. 214 for the Sixth Wicket. Howell's Hard Hitting. Three of South Australia for 124. ADELAIDE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1902 · page 4

The inter-state cricket match, New South Wales v. South Australia, was resumed on the Adelaide Oval on Saturday in dull weather. His Excellency the Governor was among the spectators, and the crowd…

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Bowls

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 2

For some time past the Randwick and Waverley Clubs have interchanged monthly visits, the occasions being marked with good feeling amongst the respective members. On…

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Cricket

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 8
Also in The Australian Star

Marrickville played a draw will Newtown Oxford on Saturday at Marrickville. Scores:--Oxford, III (Redwin 44 not out, Yates 14, M'Intyre 12, Eldridge 10); Marrickville, 40 for three wickets (Burridge 18 not out), J…

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Boxing. Sturgeon Defeats Dawson

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 2

The fight between "Snowy" Sturgeon and Harry Dawson, at the Gaiety Athletic Club last night resulted, as was generally anticipated in a win for Sturgeon, who "outed"…

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Illegal Cricket

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 7

At the Water Summons Court yesterday afternoon Percy Freeland, Albert Baxter, William Thompson, and Frank Webster were fined 5s and costs 2s 6d each, or two days'…

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Cricket. Bowral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 4

A cricket match was played on the Glebe wicket on Saturday afternoon between Bowral Association and Roberton Park, and resulted in an easy win for the former. Scores:—Roberton Park, 63 (R. Whatman 29);…

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Cricket. the Late Johnny Briggs

Evening News · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 2

Says C. B. Fry, in "Giants of the Game": There is an important member in the Lancashire Eleven who could, end would, supply any deficiency in humor. He has enough for ten, end need not fear…

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Inter-state Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia. South Australia Follow On. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 8

The weather was very hot to-day for the continuation of the inter-state cricket match on the Adelaide Oval. Hack, 42 not out, yvas accompanied by G. Giffen. S. Gregory was still absent. In view of…

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Inter-state Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia. the Home Team Mares 262. And Follows On. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 6

At noon G. Giffen accompanied the overnight not out man, Hack, to the wickets, the latter batsman having 42 to his credit. Hopkins completed his over to Giffen, nothing…

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Inter-state Cricket. New South Wales V. South Australia. Home Team Batting. All Out for 262. the Follow-on

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Monday.--The weather to-day, when the inter-State cricket match, South Australia versus New South Wales, was resumed was decidedly warm. One or two showers had…

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Athletics

Evening News · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 2

At a meeting of the Nepean Athletic Club the report showed a credit balance of £20 in connection with the sports held on New Year's Day. Arrangements are being made for another sports…

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Anniversary Regatta

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

The committee of the above regatta advertise in our business columns that entries, for the rowing section of the regatta close on Friday evening, at 8.30, and the sailing eritries…

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Coursing

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 5

A.H.: 1. If the dos nan not been already registered as one of a litter, write to Mr. C. Sangor, hon. sec. to the N.S.W. N.C.A 3 Cooper-street. Surry Hills. He will fix…

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Swimming

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

The Randwick and Coogee Club will hold an 81 yards club race this evening, for which the following handicaps have been declared:—Bardsley 5sec, Northcote, Condon. 6, Walsh 7, Enemark,…

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Boxing

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2
Also in Sydney Sportsman, Referee

There was a good house at the Gaiety Club on Monday night, to witness the contest between Sturgeon and H. Dawson, for the middleweight championship. As was generally expected by…

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Bowls

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

Mr. John Young, president of the New South Wales Bowling Association, occupied the chair at a meeting of the association held at Aaron's Hotel on Monday evening last. A…

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