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Sport, 1902

8,214 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 250

Athletics. Amateur Athletic Union. Board of Control Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 January 1902 · page 7

At the meeting of the board of control of the Australasian Amateur Athletic Union, held in Auckland, some important business was done. The fact that Messrs. [?] Coombes and E. S. Marks were unanimously re-elected…

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English Cricket Team. the Second Test Match. Maclaren Wins the Toss. Both Teams Collapse. on a Bad Wicket. Hostile Demonstration Against Noble

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 January 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The second test of the five matches arranged to be played between MacLaren's English team and Australia was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket…

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International Cricket. England V. Australia. Second Test Match. About 28,000 People Present. Perfect Weather. But a Bowlers' Wicket. 25 Wickets for 221 Runs. Eight Players Fail to Score. New South Wales Players Hooted. Duff the Leading Scorer. Noble Gets Seven Wickets for 17. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1902 · page 5

The second test match between England and Australia was commenced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground to-day When the stumps were drawn the Australians had scored 112 runs in their first…

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Aquatics. Anniversary Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

The usual meeting of the committee of the Anniversary . Regatta was held at the Hotel Australia last night, the chair being occupied by Dr. A. Burne. The following gentlemen were appointed officials in connection with the…

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The Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 7

The meeting of the general committee which has for its its object the driving out of the necessary arrangements for holding the Anniversary Regatta took place at the Australia Hotel last evening. There…

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Newcastle. the Regatta Committee. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 6

A special meeting of the committee of the Newcastle Annual Regatta was held at the Centennial Hotel to-night for the purpose of considering a protest lodged by the owner of the 18-footer Federal…

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Cricket. St. George Cricket Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 7

An interesting match was played on New Year's Day at Hurstville betweon the representative teams of the above association, which visited Balmain and Kiama respectively last King's Birthday. Owing to…

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Bowls. the Pennant Competitions

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

The following have been chosen as the Waverley Club's representatives in the opening round of the pennant and B competitions on January 11:-- Pennant.--J. M'Naughton, J. Morcombe, M. J…

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Bowls. Waverley Club Tournaments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 7

There was a large attendance of bowlers at the Waverley green on New Year's Day, when the club's tournament was advanced another stage. Two games in the general handicap were completed…

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St. George Cricket Association

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

An interesting match was played on New Year's Day at Harstville between the two representative teams of the St. George Cricket Association, which visited Balmain and Kiama respectively last King's Birthday. Owing to…

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Kensington Pony and Galloway Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 7

The pony and galloway races held at Kensington yesterday were well attended. Appended are the results:— Fifteen Hands Handicap of 30 sovs 4½ furlongs—J…

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Perilous Passage of a Cricket Team

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 6

On Monday evening a team of cricketers were returning from Hog Bay, on Kangaroo Island, to Second Valley, on the mainland, in a fishing putter and about 9 p.m. they were caught in a…

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SPORTING. Tips by "Early Bird." Saturday's Racing. Canterbury Park Meeting

The Australian Star · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 2

Now that the Christmas and New Year holidays are passed, and the big meetings attending the festive season have gone over to the majority, turfites will be in a position to…

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South Australian Racing Dispute. Access to the Training Track Refused

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 6

ADELAIDE. Thursday.--A little more feeling was imported into the differences now existing between the S.A.J.C. and owners and trainers to-day, owing to the club declining to grant…

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The Cricket Critics. Opinions on the Australian Eleven. Prophets on the Team

The Australian Star · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 7

The work of the selectors of the Australian team was, much criticised on Tuesday, and the following opinions of some gentleman prominently connected with the game…

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International Cricket. England V. Australia. Second Test Match. Another Large Crowd. a Perfect Wicket. Excellent Cricket. Australia's Second Innings. Splendid Batting by Hill and Duff. the Englishmen to Face a Heavy Task. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 5

The second test match between England and Australia was resumed to-day. When the play closed yesterday the game stood:— Australia, 112, and five wickets for 48; England, first mnings, 61. This…

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Athletics

Evening News · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 2

The annual Highland Gathering was held at Forbes on Wednesday, and was a big success, over 4000 people being on the grounds. The sports commenced at 11 o'clock, and were continued…

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Public Schools Athletic Association

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 3

Under the auspices of the Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association a team of cricketers selected from the New South Wales public school teachers is visiting Victoria, to engage in a series of contests. They played…

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English Cricket Team. the Second Test Match. Second Innings of the Australians. Dashing Play by Hill. Duff Bats Brilliantly. Armstrong in Good Form. Bowling Completely Captured. Australians Secure a Strong Lead

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Perfect weather attended the second day of the international cricket match, and as the wicket had completely changed in character under the process of cutting and…

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Swimming. Rockdale Swimming Club

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

The above held a fifty yards’ club handicap on Saturday at Hewitt’s Brighton baths, Lady Robinsons Beach. The officials were Mr. T…

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