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Sport, 1902

8,214 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 5

A.G.H. (Marrickville) : It is only necessary to remove he ball. CONQUEST (Sydney) : Five wickets for 32 runs give an average of 6.4 per wicket…

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Swimming. Bishop a Champion

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 3

The initial carnival splash of the Federals was brought off in the Corporation Baths last Wednesday evening, and thanks to the brand new secretary, Herby Hawken, who…

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Swimming. Randwick and Coogee Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 10

The Randwick and Coogee Club will hold an 81 yards handicap this evening at Coogee, for which the following starts have bee allotted:— Bardsley, 5 seconds; Northcote, Condon, 6 seconds;…

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Melbourne Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 8

AFTER the excitement of "big" cricket that was such a feature of the holidays in Melbourne, the public took the continuance of Penbourne cricket rather quietly. Unless a club is…

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Victoria. a Swimming Fatality. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 10

At the inquiry into the drowning of the l[?]d William Franklm Angell, evidence was given that he became exhausted in swimming across the Yarra. Two boy friends attempted to rescue him, but owing…

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Belmore Racing Club

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 5

There was a payable attendance at the above club's meeting Yesterday, and the management was good. The Hack Race set punters thinking, bat they were not long in…

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Lawn Tennis. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 12

A gentlemen's doubles tournament was played on the public tennis courts on Saturday and yesterday. It was arranged on the American system. On court 1 F. Broughton and V. Read beat K…

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Cricket. First Grade

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 6

Central Cumberland v. Sydney.—Central Cumberland, 77 and three for 34 ; Sydney, 82. For former Watsford made 33, and for the latter Richardson made 31 not out and…

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Queensland Cricket. Brisbane

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 8

The seventh round was concluded to-day, the weather being all that could be desired, and to the surprise of batsmen good wickets were found in each electorate, the rain having held off. The…

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Cricket. Third Test Match

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

The postponement of the start of the third test match at Adelaide from Thursday to Friday will possibly have the effect ol necessitating the postponement of the interstate match between…

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Sailing Notes Saturday's Racing—a Big Programme

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 4

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron 30-footers' Race—Sunbeam a Good Winner—Sydney. Flying Squadron General Handicap—Some Close Finishes—Mascotte a Winner—Sydney Amateur Sailing Club—Mercia and Dragon Count Even…

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Bowls. New South Wales Bowling Association. a Team to Visit Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 12

A meeting of the New South Wales Bowling Association was held at Aarons' Hotel on Monday evening, at which there was a good attendance of delegates. The president (Mr. John Young) was in the…

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Melbourne Boxing. M'mahon Beats Moore. Ryan Wants Another Go. MELBOURNE

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 7

Tut Ryan is not satisfied at his defeat at the hands of M'Coll, and wants another go. Had he been caught napping, or fluked out, I would not be surprised at him wanting…

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Cricket Notes the Third Test Match. Adelaide

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 8

Mr. Hugh Trumble did not reach Adelaide this morning, though his luggage arrived. The selection of the team for the third Test match will…

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Swimming Notes. the 300Yds Championship. Read Still on Top—dick Cavill's Remarkable Effort Lane's Fine Performance

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 4

Bondi Club set a splendid example on Saturday last that other Sydney clubs might well profit by. Not a single hitch marred the programme from beginning to end. The…

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Among the Little 'Uns. Notes on the Week's Racing. Catches at Kensington

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 5

DELIGHTFULLY fine weather prevailed at Kensington, and the attendance appeared to show an improvement on that of last week. Only three went to the post in the…

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Sports and Games. CRICKET. Sydney v. C.C.E.C.C.

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 4

A match which, if not remarkable for brilliant cricket or big scoring, was at one period certainly exciting almost to the point of frenzy, was commenced in the Parramatta…

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Moorefield Races Chassepot Cops the Big Money. Suivre a Good Filly. Rejoice Romps Home

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 4

THERE was an excellent attendance at Moorefield, and punters could not complain that "dead 'uns" were the cause of their non-success. Followers of favorites…

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Swimming. Fixture for Next Saturday. Mort's Dock Club Carnival. Bondi Club Carnival. Read Wins the 300Yds Championship. Great lOOYDS Swim by Lane

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 7

IT is estimated that there were 800 people present at the Bondi Club Carnival on Saturday last. The rocks surrounding the ocean-side basin were never so crowded…

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The English Cricket Team. Third Test Match. the Alteration in Date. Probable Loss to New South Wales

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 8

The alteration of the date of the commencement of the third test match at Adelaide this week from Thursday to Friday may mean a substantial financial loss to the New South…

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