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Sport, 1903

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Lawn Tennis. New Zealand Tournament. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 7

At the annual lawn tennis tournament at Nelson Miss Nunneley again won the ladies' championship. H. Parker won the men's championship singles. Peacock and Fisher won the men's championship…

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Swimming. Accidents to Champion Swimmers. How Read and Cavill Are Faring

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 7

It turns out that "Dick" Cavill's revolver shooting accident was more harmful than appeared at first, for until a day or two since there was no certainty that. the band affected would not have to be amputated. However,…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria v. South Australia. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 3

The match victoria v. South Australia was commenced at the Melbourne C.C Ground to-day in beautiful weather. The State Governor and Lady Clarke reached the ground at 3, the attendance then…

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Late Sporting. W.A.T.C. Races. Third Day. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 6

The third day of the W.A.T.C. races attracted a good attendance, though the weather conditions were less favourable than on the previous day. Several light showers fell, driving patrons under…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria V. South Australia. Weakness in the Bowling

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The thirty-fifth match between Victoria and South Australia commenced on the Melbourne Cricket Ground today, under most favorable conditions, the…

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Victoria Racing Club. Fishery Effects a Surprise in the Standish Handicap. Annotate Wins the Bagot Handicap. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 7

If it had been specially bespoken the Victoria Racing Club could not have had more brilliant weather for its New year's Day meeting. The sun was in his glory, and with a tempering southerly…

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Highland Gathering. Sports on the Cricket Ground. an Immense Attendance. the Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Luncheon and Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 5

To-the traditional clannishness of the Scot must be attributed a large measure--but not nearly the whole--of the success which attends these Highland gatherings from year to year. The…

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Athletics. Smith's Hurdles Record. Result of the Mail Vote

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 January 1903 · page 7

The mail vote sought by the executive officers (in Sydney) of the Australasian Amateur Athletic Union, from all contributing bodies, is in favor of George W. Smith's 120 yards hurdles performance of 15 1-3sec. going on…

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Swimming

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 6

The Gladstone Swimming Club intends holding its second race next week. The race for senior members will be over a distance of…

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Bowls

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

The St. Leonards Club has been busy during the holidays. The second round in connection with the champion medal was played. J. B. Moore, 31, beat T. Howard, 23; E…

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Swimming Splashes

The Arrow · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

MATTERS swimming have been completely off during the Xmas and New Year's holidays. Bar two or three club events of an…

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Boxing. Christmas Tournament

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

To -night the third round, semi- final, and final of the Christmas tourney will be decided at the Golden Gate Athletic Club. Eight competitors are left in-- Gibson,…

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Bowls and Bowlers

The Arrow · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

THE third round of the Pennant and B. competitions are in order for this afternoon. The draw and the greens upon which…

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The Night Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 12

The night racing of the carnival which opens will he held on Monday next, the 5th inst., Wednesday the 7th inst., Wednesday the 14th inst., and Monday the 19th inst. The programme for Monday night is…

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Cricket Chatter

The Arrow · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

NEW South Wales had good times at cricket this week, beating Victoria at Melbourne and Queensland here. In the Melbourne match local cricketers appear to…

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Boxing Day at Rooty Hill

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 4

The third military tournament, in aid of the local School of Arts, was held at Rooty Hill on Friday of last week. When these were first inaugurated, doubt was expressed in many quarters…

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Boxing Day and Street Children

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

A NOVEL sight was seen in the Rockdale Congregational Church on Boxing Day. In response to the invitation of the Pastor and Christian Endeavour…

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Cricket. the Local Competitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 12

The first grade competition, after a rest of four weeks, will be resumed to-day, and also rounds in the other grades. The Waverley Club is leading in the senior competition with 6 points, and then follow…

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Interstate Cricket. Second Day

Evening News · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Friday Afternoon. —The morning broke close and sultry, and when the match, victoria v.South Australia, was continued, there was only a sparse attendance on the M.C.C. Ground…

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Swimming. Water Polo. East Sydney V. Mort's Dock A.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 12

The above teams met in the first rounds of the polo competition at the Balmain baths yesterday afternoon, the result being a draw, both sides failing to score at the call of time. Mr. J. H. Hellings officiated as referee…

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