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Sport, 1904

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Anniversary Regatta

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 3

The programme for the Anniversary Regatta, to be held on January 26 on the waters of Port Jackson has been issued, and is one which should command attention from all rowing and…

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Middle Harbour Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 7

The Middle Harbour regatta is to be held to-day. The races all start from the Spit Wharf. Middle Harbour, near the tram terminus. The handicaps in the sailing races are:—Boats of Middle Harbour Club:…

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Bowls

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 8

PENNANT PROTESTS. The pennant committee of the New South Wales Association have heard and dismissed the protest ledged by the Randwick Club against Victoria Park's win in the…

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Aquatics. Middle Harbor Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 8

The only attraction in the harbor for rowing and salting men set down for to-day is the Middle Harbor Regatta, which will be held in the vicinity of the Spit. Full p[?]rnlane as to handicasps, etc., were published…

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Cape Hawke Regatta. Forster

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 7

The eighteenth annual Cape Hawke Regatta was held over the usual course on Tuesday and Wednesday. Beautiful weather prevailed on both days. The wind on Tuesday was light easterly, and on Wednesday…

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Country Racing

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 5

No charge is made for the insertion of announcements as to dates of meetings, etc.. under this headings: and we will be glad if secretaries of country race…

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Bowls. St. Leonards Club

The Australian Star · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 2

The St. Leonards green, in consequence of recent top-dressing, is playing better than ever. In the competition for the champion medal…

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To-night's Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 8

The Slate cycling carnival, at which Major Taylor meets the riders of this State, opens this evening on the Sydney Cricket Ground, when the world's champion makes his reappearance in Australia. The programme is…

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Cricket Competition

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 7

"C." writes:—Will the Editor please oblige by Stating whether or not it is permissible to use an assumed name on the Cricket Competition Coupons? [it is not permissible to use an assumed name.—Ed. "E.N."]…

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Golf. an Anniversary Handicap

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 7

Mr. O. Moriarty, hon. sec of the Wollongong G.C. writes that his club is inviting all amateur golfers to participate in a 36-hole stroke handicap over the extended course on Anniversary Day, January 26…

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The Cricket Team

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 7

"Bratis" writes:— Some few weeks back you were policiting opinions from the sporting public as to which players should be chosento represent Australia in the first test match. A…

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Lawn Tennis. Lawn Tennis in New Zealand. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 7

Mr. Parker has won the championship [?]les is [?] tennis tournament, while Miss Nunneley won the ladies' championship…

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Cycling Carnival. To-night's Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 6

The cycle racing season for 1904 opens to-night on the Sydney Cricket Ground, when the New South Wales champions will be called upon to meet the fastest sprinter in the world, Major Taylor, on the…

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Cricket. Deaf Mutes' Match

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A one-innings match was played to-day between the representatives of New South Wales and Victoria at the Deaf Mutes' Congress. New South Wales was defeated by 96 runs, the scores being…

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Boxing. Creedon and Thompson. Matched for a Big Purse

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 2

The National Sporting Club management have matched "Dan" Creedon and Soldier "Jack" Thompson to box the best of 20 rounds, on…

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CRICKET-CHATTER. The Inter-State Matches

The Australian Star · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 6

After a very good fight the New South Welshmen experienced their first defeat of the season in inter-State matches yesterday Victoria being victors, by 151 runs…

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Sailing. To-morpow's Fixture. Sydney Dingy Club, 14ft and 10ft races

The Australian Star · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 2

The dingles will have another big day out to-morrow, when the 10ft. championship of the harbour will be contested by a field of 11 boths, and a handicap will be provided by…

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Sports Edition. International Cricket Second Test Match. the Visitors Bat. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 5

The second test match commenced this morning under most favourable circumstances. The day was beautifully fine, and the sun shone brillantly, while a cool breeze…

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Interstate Cricket. New South Wales v. Victoria. Conclusion of the Match, Won by Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 6

The interstate match between New South Wales and Victoria was resumed at half past 11 o'clock this morning in bright genial weather. The pitch appeared to be none the…

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Second Test Cricket Match. Commences To-day. Composition of the English Team. the Claims of Trott

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1904 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--It was feared at one time that E. Arnold, of the English team, who has been suffering from a strained knee, would he unable to play in the second test match,…

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