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Sport, 1905

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Cricket

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 2

Many of the players ?who are taking part in the interstate junior match have got past what is generally recognised as the junior class. In one or two instances "the old juniors" are…

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Middle Harbour Regatta. a Large Gathering

The Australian Star · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 7

The annual Middle Harbour Regatta was held to- day in the vicinity of The Spit. There was a large gathering of people along the foreshores of both sides of the harbour…

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Boxing. Hanley Defeats Bingham

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 8

Edward and Claxton supplied the preliminary at the Gaiety Athletic-hall on Saturday night, and fought very fiercely, each landing some heavy blows, until Claxton hurt his wrist in the second round, and cried "enough."…

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"Racing As an Amusement."

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 3

C. L. writes:—Re an article "Racing as an Amusement," in the "Evening News" of December 27. I would like to draw the attention of the writer to his utter selfishness. He forgets…

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Rosbery Park Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 4

The following weights have been issued for the Rosebery Park Pony and Galloway races to be held to-morrow:- Fourteen-three Handicap, 4½f.—Ennismore, 9st 5lb;…

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Newcastle Annual Regatta a Good Attendance. [By Telegraph.] NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 7

The Newcastle annual regalia took place to- day under the presidency of Mr. Wm. Cann, ex- Mayor. Messrs. N. H. Callen and W. Hickey acted as joint secretaries. Mr…

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Mentone Races. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 4

Mentone races were held on Saturday afternoon in pleasant weather, and were well attended. Results:- Trial Handiiap, 5f.—Climax, by Chesterman—Ambition, 6st 12lb (W. Bennett), 1; Pharos, 7st 7lb…

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Lawn Tennis. Mosman Club's Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 4

The first annual tournament of the above club entered upon its fourth day on Saturday when, despite the great heat, there was a good attendance of visitors who watched the games with [?] interest. It…

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Cricket. Centennial Park Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 4

Coastal Farmers, handicap 30, 92, v. Standard, five for 61 (Donaldson 39 not out). St. John's handicap 10, 136 (Miller 50, Hohn 30), v Epacris, one for 25…

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Golf. Strathfield G.C. Bogey Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 4

R. God[?]lf, handicap 5, [?] down. H. Wansey, handicap 12, 5 down. C. Hope, handicap 5, 6 down. J. O. Anderson, handicap 5, 6 down…

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Next Saturday's Racing. Closing of Entries

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 8

The secretary of the N.S.W. League of Wheelmen (Mr. H. D. M'Intosh) closed entries for the January carnival, which opens on Saturday night next at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Almost a record entry was…

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Cricket in New Zealand. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 4

The Otago team defeated Wellington by an innings and 75 runs…

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M. A. Noble on Victorian Cricket. Suggests the Local System

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 4

In course of a conversation yesterday on the urgent need of reviving a healthy interest in Victorian cricket, M. A. Noble, who is visiting Melbourne in connection with the selection of the Australian…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria V. South Australia. Good Start by South Australia. Gehrs Scores 170

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Saturday.--Very few people witnessed the opening of the cricket match between Victoria and South Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this morning. A strong,…

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Inter- State Cricket. Victoria v. South Australia Match Continued in Cool Weather. An Interesting Display. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 5

The cricket match Victoria v. South Australia was continued to- day. The weather was fine, cool and cloudy, and the attendance large. Keen interest was taken in the…

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Athletics. Highland Gathering

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 8

On the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day the annual Highland gathering will take place, and the programme promises to be more than ordinarily interesting. The 100yds. and 830yds. Amateur Championships of New South Wales…

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Interstate Cricket. Victoria V South Australia. Accident to Stuckey. Breaks a Kneecap. South Australia Seven for 364. GEH[?]S 170. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1905 · page 4

The return cricket match between South Australia and Victoria was commenced at noon to-day on the Melbourne Cricket Ground in pleasant weather. The attendance was about 6000, and the takings £165 2s…

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Golf

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1905 · page 2

E. P. Simpson (plus 2) won the prize for the best whole day performance in the Australian Club's Stroke Competition, with 169 for the two rounds. W. M'Murray secured the prize…

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Sport and Pastime. Bowls at Bathurst. Lawn Tennis at Mosman. the Turf

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 January 1905 · page 3

Rosebery Park races take place this afternoon. Entries close at 4 p.m. to-day for the Canterbury Park races, to be held on the 14th…

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Cricket

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 January 1905 · page 8

At Hampden Park the Paddington Fourth Team defeated the Australian Gaslight Company by 362 to 154. For Paddington the best scores were: Parsons 94, Pope 83, Gowlland 59, and Rogers 38. For the Gas Company…

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