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Sport, 1903

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Boxing

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 2

The Christmas Novice Tournament was decided at the Golden Gate Club on Saturday night in the presence of a good house. At the end of four rounds Goddard got the verdict over Salter, but…

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Bowls

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 2

Strathfield is the latest dub to drop out of the Peccant Competition in consequence of a defeat by Petersham on Saturday, and six clubs only now remain. Of these Petersham and…

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Bowls

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 6

In the Pennant Competition Waverley defeated St. George, at Ashfield, by 23 points; City defeated Victoria Park, at Balmain, by 40 points; and Petersham defeated Strathfield, at the City…

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Golf

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 2

A bogey match was played by the Marrickville Club on Saturday, and the two cards handed in were: L. E. Gannon, handicap 6, 2 down; J. E. Doran, handicap 18, 6 down…

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Holidays in the Public Service. Races and Cricket Matches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 6

Last week the Public Works Department Board of Reference made certain recommendations for the regulation of holidays in the Public service. The Minister for Works modified the scheme in some respects, and it…

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Cricket

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 2

More dashing cricket has never been witnessed in a match at Sydney than that which was played by Trumper and Duff on Saturday. For about the first ten minutes the batsmen chiefly…

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Golf. Marrickville Club

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 8

The monthly bogey match of the Marrickville Club on Saturday resulted in a win for Mr. L. Gannon. Nine players went round, the best cards being: -- L. Gannon, handicap 6, 2 down; and J. Doran, handicap 18, 6 down…

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Rowing Races

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 6

Handicap races for amateurs in best and best boats took place on Saturday on the North Stockton course, under the auspices of the Port Hunter Rowing Club. The spectators, of whom…

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Boxing. at the Golden Gate

The Australian Star · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 2

There was a large crowd at the Golden Gate Athletic Hall on Saturday night, when the semi-final and final of the Christmas Novice Tournament and a 20-round contest…

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The Cricket Match

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 4

The match between South Australia and New South Wales was continued at the Sydney Cricket Ground at noon to-day. There was only a fair attendance…

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Amateur Sport. Cricket

The Australian Star · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 2

The exhibition of batting given by Trumper and Duff on Saturday at the expense of the South Australian bowlers was a delightful one. Opening cautiously the batsmen were…

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Krawarree Races. Braidwood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 4

Following are the handicaps for the principal events to be run at the Krawarres race meeting:— Opening Handicap.—Elma, 10st 7lb; Gobar, 9st 2lb; Larrikin, 9st; Umburra, 8st 7lb; Glenore, 8st…

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Cricket. the Local Competitions

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 8

In consequence of the inter-State match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, between New South Wales and South Australia, the local competitions in all grades were suspended on Saturday. They will be resumed on Saturday next…

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Emergencies in the Victorian Cricket Team

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 7

There has been some little unpleasantness over the inter-state ames as far as Bruce is concerned, which arose through a misunderstanding. He was picked third emergency against New South Wales…

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Bowls. Pennant and B. Competitions. Result of the Fourth Round

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 4

The fourth round of the pennant and B. competitions was played on Saturday afternoon, with the result that in the pennant contest Waverley and Petersham remain the only two unbeaten clubs. The…

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Warwick Farm Races. Bar One Beats Lucknow

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 8

Though the heat was intense an average crowd of people mustered at Warwick Farm on Saturday, on the occasion of the January race meeting. The sport was very interesting in cases, although the fields fell below…

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Swimming. Mort's Dock Club Gala. Read Easily Wins the 500 Yards Championship

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 8

The Elkington Park Baths, Balmain, were on Saturday afternoon well filled by spectators, including many ladies, the occasion being the third annual championship gala, of Mort's Duck Swimming Club. An attractive…

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Boxing. Golden Gate-hall. Gibson Wins the Tourney. -- Woods Defeats Edwards

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 8

The Golden Cate Athletic-hall was well filled on Saturday night, when the semi-final and final of the Christmas novice tourney, which has been running for several weeks were decided, together with a match between…

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Lawn Tennis. New South Wales Teachers V. Victorian Teachers

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 8

A match between the visiting teachers from Victoria and those of New South Wales was played on the Bourke-street courts on Saturday, New South Wales winning by 6 sets 43 games to 4 sets 36 games. Scores: --…

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Swimming. Mort's Dock Club's Annual Carnival. the 500 Yards' State Championship. Won by Read

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1903 · page 4

The third annual championship carnival, under the auspices of the Mort's Dock Swimming Club, was held on Saturday afternoon at the Elkington Park Baths, White Horse Point, Balmain, under…

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