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Sport, 1902

8,214 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Interstate Cricket. Match Against Victoria N.S.W. Team Selected

Evening News · Tuesday 21 January 1902 · page 3

Following is the team chosen to play for New South Wales in the interstate match against Victoria, which is to commence at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday next: Noble, S. Gregory,…

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International Cricket. England V. Australia. Third Test Match. Third Day. Home Team Out 321. Gregory's Fine Batting Form. Gunn Bowls Splendidly. England's Second Innings. One Wicket for 98. (From Our Special Reporter.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 January 1902 · page 5

The third test match was resumed to-day in brigh[?] weather, but after lunch clouds gathered, and a few drops of rain fell. The atmosphere again became clear, and remained so till 5.30, when heavy clouds…

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Swimming

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 3

The Pattison Testimonial.— Last Thursday night a meeting of the citizen, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman W. J. Ellis) was held in the Council Chambers…

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Boxing

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 2
Also in Sydney Sportsman, Referee

A contest of some importance will take place at the Golden Gate Athletic Club to-night. Peter Toohey, the champion 8st. lad of the State, meets Harry North, the…

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Enterprise Swimming Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 12

The following are the handicaps for the lap diash ([?]ub to be swam at the Enterprise Swimming Club's Carnival on Saturday afternoon next in Farmer's Baths, Woolloomoolon:—…

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Hunter's Hill and Drummoyne Regatta

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 5

AFTER a lapse of some years the above regatta was again launched into aquatic life on Saturday last, through the instrumentality mainly of Mr. H. B. Fisher, of…

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Football

Referee · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 6

SUBSCRIBER (Charles Towers): If you address letter: Secretary, c/o "The Sportsman," Fleet-street, Loudon, or "Athletic News," Manchester, It will…

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Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 6

W.B. (Hobart): No. 1 and No. 2 are datiles, and No. 3 a weekly, each issued at a penny. Nos. 1 and 3 would best salt you; No. 1 for preference. Gordon and Gotch…

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Bowls. Mosman Recreation Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 12

The recently formed Mosman Recreation Company, Limited, has been registered, and a tender has been accepted for the election of a pavilion. Arrangemets are in progress for the formation of a…

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Swimming. Fixtures for the Week

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 7

Next Saturday.— Enterprise Club Carnival, 880yds Championship. Next Monday (Anniversary Day).— Goulburn Carnival, at Goulburu, Plunging…

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Swimming. Randwick and Coogee Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 12

Randwick and Coogee Club will decide a 100 yards members' handicap at Coogee this evening. The following are the handicaps:— Bardsley, scratelr: Walsh 2 seconds: Northcote,…

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Warialda Races

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 4

From Mr. W. B. Geddes, secretary of the Warialda Jockey Club, we have received a copy of the programme for the annual race meeting, to be held on…

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Cricket Notes

Referee · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 8

THE state of play in the third Test match at Adelaide points to a second victory for England, as the visitors are leading by 271 runs, with five wickets still to fall. The…

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Queensland Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 9

The annual produce merchants match eventually on Wednesday last at the Cricket Ground, Mr. Denham's side totalled [?]. R. Sellars (an old player of [?]) contributed st. a very fine…

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Melbourne Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 8

SATURDAY was a perfect day for cricket, and in several instances batsmen made the most of their opportunities. It is many years since Melbourne enjoyed such a beautiful Summer as the…

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Belmore Racing Club

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 5

THE racing at Belmore to-day was very fair, as was the attendance. The Trial Stakes started punters thinking, and many of them thought that O.K. II. would be all right,…

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Amateur Sport. Cricket

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 2

Noble has replied to the telegram from the New South Wales Cricket Association, which notified him that the match New South Wales v. Victoria must commence at noon on…

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Cricket. Senior Matches

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 3

East Newcastle v. Hamilton.— East Newcastle, first innings, 136; second innings 102. Hamilton, first innings, 110; second innings six wickets for 72…

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