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Sport, 1904

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The English Cricket Team. First Test Match. Division of Gate Receipts. the Ground Secretary's Reply

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 11

With reference to the correspondence between the ground trustees and the New South Wales Cricket Association published in our issue of yesterday, Mr. Fairland has forwarded for…

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New Year's Day. Nepean Athletic Club Sports. on the Showground. Good Attendance

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1904 · page 4

The day's sports arranged by the Nepean Athletic Club to take place on the Penrith Showground on Friday of last week were a success in every way, The attendance was large and the contests were…

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Bowls

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 8

The second round of the Pennant Competition, played yesterday, saw Ashfield, Strathfield, Annandale, St. Leonards, Randwick, and Balmain drop out of the competition. A couple of very…

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Enterprise Swimming Club

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 7

'As advertised, the annual championship arrival of the above club takes place next Saturday at Farmer's Domain baths. This function promises to surpass all events of…

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Lawn Tennis

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 8

On Friday afternoon a number of gentlemen representing clubs affiliated to the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association, met at Aaron's Exchange Hotel, to do honor to Mr. T. H. Hicks, the hon…

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Boxing. Starlight v. WILLIS

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 7

At the Gaiety on Monday night Frey and Owens will provide the 10 rounds preliminary. and at 9 Starlight (champion of Victoria) and Jack Willis (Sydney) will contest the best of…

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Kensington Pony Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 6

An excellent entry has been received for the meeting to be held at Kensington on Wednesday next, and the club's patrons can rely upon a good afternoon's sport…

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Cricket Ground Continental

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 2

The programme for the Continental on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-morrow night includes selections by the Naval Brigade Band, humorous songs by Messrs. Harry 'wilkie…

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Rosebery Park Pony Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 6

Haifa dozen races will be decided at to-morrow's meeting at Rosebery Park, and, as entries are sufficiently numerous to ensure interesting sport, there should be a…

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The Test Cricket Match

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 8

The Second Test Cricket Match in Melbourne resulted in another victory for the English Eleven, the scores being:—England, 315 and 103 ; Australia, 122 and 111. Play in the latter part was…

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Yesterday's Cricket Matches and Notes. Principal Features of Yesterday's Cricket

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 7

North Sydney, without R. A. Duff and A. J. Hopkins, have practically, defeated Redfern on the first day. There was a very fair muster of the public at the North Sydney Oval, where what may…

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Rosehill Races. Nirvana and Speculum

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 6

There was a very large attendance at Rosehill yesterday, and though the afternoon was warm it was not unpleasantly so. Ladies made a special display in the…

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Rosehill Races. Winners' Starting Prices

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 3

Evens Frontier. 5 to 1 against Nous. 4 to 1 -- Nirvana. 7 to 1 -- Firewater…

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Melbourne Cricket. Melbourne, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 7

In to-day's cricket Melbourne in the first innings lost four wickets for 356, and declaring the innings closed, got lid (if Richmond for 44, while in the second innings they lost five wickets for 96, Beath…

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Adelaide Cricket. Adelaide, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 7

Electorate cricket matches were resumed to-day, East Torrens scored 324 for seven wicket a Sturt, A. E. R. Evans making 164 and Mayne 76. East Adelaide dismissed North Adelaide for 201…

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Brisbane Cricket. Brisbane, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 7

The sixth set of cricket fixtures was commenced to-day in perfect weather. At the Brisbane Cricket Ground, against Toowong, Wooloongabba scored 352 for eight wickets, G. S. Crouch making…

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Bowlers Wanted in Australian Cricket

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 6

Australia is on the look-out for young bowlers likely to develop into high-class players. The next Australian Eleven that visits England is likely to include two or…

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The English Football Team Is Coming

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 6

Some doubt appears to have been expressed in New Zealand recently as to the likelihood, of an English Rugby team visiting Australia this season, as announced…

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Yesterday's Sporting News. Cricket (Continued From Page 7.) Newcastle Cricket. Newcastle, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 8

In Senior cricket to-day, Hamilton scored 14 against East Newcastle Hamilton, 106 (K. Mathieson 18, Gibbs 14, T. Mathieson 13, Agland 11). East Newcastle lost five wickets for 77 (Scott 22…

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SWIMMING. East Sydney Carnival. the Championship Events. This Week's Evening Fixtures

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 7

Tuesday.--Randwick and Coogee Club 135 yards members' handicap, Mable Basin Baths, Coogee' Aquarium. Friday.-- Pyrmont Club 100 yards members'…

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