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Sport, 1903

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Coursing

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 58

The Newmarket Champion Puppy Stakes has suddenly bounded into something like its old prominence again in England. Papers to band contain glowing accounts of the revival of the Newmarket…

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Swimming

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 58

A 100-yards handicap was decided by the Waverley Club at Rowle's Bronte Baths on Saturday afternoon. There was some good racing, though the times were capable of a lot of improvement. The final…

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Middle Harbour Regatta

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 58

After a lapse of several years a well-got-up regatta was held on Middle Harbour on New Year's Day. The wind was rather light, but the sailing races were good, and the entries certainly were…

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Bowls

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 5
Also in The Australian Star

Hamilton met Newcastle on the green of the latter on Saturday, and suffered a de[?]. Scores: Newcastle 78, Hamilton 73. Waratah played Lowiands, and de[?]…

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Swimming. the Sydney Ladies' Swimming Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 10

A meeting of the recently formed Sydney Ladies Swimming Club, which is affiliated with the Royal Life-saving Society, was held at the boardroom of the Civil Ambulance and Transport Brigude on Monday…

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Aquatic Newcastle Annual Regatta

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 5

For the past few days the successful eventuation of this bring function has been the chief topic of conversation locally. And if Commodore Sam Arnott's auriculars have not…

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Golf

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 55

"Cored" balls of various makes continue to be placed on the market. In the last number of "Golf Illustrated" many different varieties are advertised. Also there are most curious differences in prices…

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Cricket

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 5

East Newcastle No. 1 B met Emit Newcastle Con Saturday. The former ran up a to[?] of 225 runs for nine wickets, the latter replying with 119. Deer made 51, top score for the…

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Football Notes

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 8

The England v. Wales International match will take place at Swansea on the 10th inst. Cardiff were beaten by Oxford University…

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Swimming. Fixture for Next

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 8

Mort's Dock Carnival—500yds championship. It is most amusing to read and hear the reports which have been circulated…

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Rosehill Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 4

The following [?] were received yesterday for the Rossehill Race Club's meeting on January 17. The Hurdle Race, 2 miles.—Lady Macbeth…

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Kensington Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 1

To-day at Kensington there will be the usual weekly meeting of the Kensington Riving Club, and as the different events have tilled well, some good sport should…

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A Racing Review

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 46

The summer racing at Randwick, extending over four days, was patronised in a very liberal manner, and financially must have been a success. It was divided between the Australian Jockey…

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English Racing Statistics

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 47

Says an exchange: The statistics of winning owners on the flat for the season of 1902 show that the prizes have been about as evenly divided this season as usual. There are, however, two…

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An Important Racing Decision

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 47

The Chief Justice having given a decision (says the Auckland scribe, "Phaeton") against the Wellington Racing Club, in their action, which involved the right to exclude bookmakers…

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Victoria Racing Club Meeting

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 4

The following entries have been received for the above meeting.—Newmarket Handicap.—Verne, Billali, Falkirk, Heloise, Killus, Footbalt, Tip Top…

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Swimming. the Water Polo Competition. How the Initial Ties Ended. The 500yds Championship—Swimming in Newcastle

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 3

The water polo competition wasn't inaugurated any too auspeiciously last week. Two of the trees matches set down for decision weren't contceted. and the other was so…

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Anticipations. Warwick Farm Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 1

Though only five events appear on the Warwick Farm Racing Club's programme for Saturday next, the nominations received for all events have filled well, and…

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Lawn Tennis in New Zealand

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1903 · page 4

At the annual lawn tennis tournament at Nelson, n January 1 Miss Nunneley againg won the ladies' Champtonship H Parker Carried off the Men's Championship, and…

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