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Sport, 1904

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The Dingville Cricket Dispute. [Respectfully dedicated to the authorities connected with the Sydney Cricket Ground.]

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 8

Some forty years ago, we'll say, I lived at Dingoville, And if I had not come away I might have been there still!…

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Accident on Cricket Field. Dangerously Injured. KIAMA

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 1

While playing in a game of cricket Master Arthur Gilbert, son of Mr. C. Gilbert, of Nowra, was struck violently on the bead with the ball, which caused concussion of the brain…

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Lawn Tennis. Ladies' Badge Matches. Summer Hill Maintain Their Lead

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 2

The sixth round of the Ladies' Badge matches was played off in fine weather, and the result leaves Summer Hill still in a strong Position. Neutral Bay No. 2'having only…

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Boxing. Golden Gate Hall. Semi-final and Final of the Tourney. Harkness the Winner

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 8

A crowded house at the Golden Gate Hall last night saw the semi-final and final of the Novice Tourney decided, and some really good sport resulted…

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Rosehill Races. Nirvana Wins January Stakes. Speculum Accounts for the Handicap

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 3

The weather for the January meeting yesterday was oppressively hot, but the attendance was good, and the course was in splendid order. Results:--…

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Swimming. East Sydney Wins Club Supremacy. a Record Established. Dick Cavill Accomplishes . a Remarkable Performance—wickham and the 50 Yards Figures

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 6

Ideal swimming weather prevailed yesterday afternoon, and, with water smooth as the proverbial mill pond at Fanner's Rushcutters Bay Baths, competitors generally rose above themselves, and…

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Cricket Cranks. Anarchist Press-Proprietors Derisively Defy and Disobey the By-Laws. The Roaring Riot in King-street

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 5

The daily newspapers of Sydney are in a state of open rebellion against the expressed desires and by-laws of the City Council. Here we have a municipal…

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Cricket. Saturday's Matches English Team at Ballarat the Electorate Matches Good Wickets and Big Scores. C. T. B. Turner's Comments

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 6

Electorate cricket was again in full swing (yesterday, all the grades being engaged. No one could have wished for better weather, which, though bright and clear, was…

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Gaiety Athletic Hall. Third Round of the Tourney

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 8

A good attendance saw the third round of the Gaiety 8st 41b novice tourney last night. Rocks and Howard provided a good even go, fighting hard and well all through, but Howard…

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Gaiety Athletic Club

Truth · Sunday 10 January 1904 · page 2

On Monday night, at the Gaiety, Frey and Owens will supply the ten-round preliminary, and at 9 o'clock [?] Middle-weight Championship of Australia will be contested for by Jack…

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Swimming

Evening News · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 8

It is reported that a Well-known sportsman has offered to take Alick Wickham, the marvellous coloured swimmer, to England. If the rumour turns out to be correct. English swimmers will…

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Boxing

Evening News · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 8

Saturday night's results:— Golden Gate: Harkness beat Burden in six rounds; "Gympie" beat Allen in six rounds. Final: Harkness beat "Gympie" in two rounds…

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Bowls

The Australian Star · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 2
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The bowling greens were occupied on Saturday afternoon with the second rounds of the Pennant and B competitions, and the large number of bowlers who turned out on…

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Golf

The Australian Star · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 2

The Hunter's Hill Club's continuous bogey handicap is in progress. The prize, consisting of 5 per cent. of the entrance money for the befit scratch card, was divided by N. F…

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Boxing. Gaiety Athletic-hall. Novice Tournament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 8

The Novice Tournament for men weighing 8st. 4lb. or under was continued at the Gaiety Athletic-hall on Saturday, when the third round received attention. "Rocks" and Howard were a well matched pair, and…

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Boxing. Federal Tournament

The Australian Star · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 2

The semi-final and final of the Federal tournament were decided at the Golden Gate on Saturday before a fairly large house Harkness beat Burden in six rounds; Gymple defeated…

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Cricket

The Australian Star · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 7

Electorate cricket was again in full swing on Saturday, all the grades being engaged. No one could have wished for better Weather, which, though bright and clear, was…

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Lawn Tennis

The Australian Star · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 8

The sixth round of the Ladles' Badge matches was played off in fine weather, and the result leaves Summer Hill still in a strong position, Neutral Bay No. 2 having only…

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The Turf. Racing Fixtures

The Australian Star · Monday 11 January 1904 · page 2

To-day: Rosebery Park Racing Club. Wednesday: Kensington Racing Club. Friday: Brighton Racing Club. Saturday: Canterbury Park Race Club…

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