Boxing
Heavyweight's George Sterling, of Cobar, and Jim Griffin, of New Zealand, will contest the best of 20 rounds, at the Gaiety Athletic Hall on Tuesday night. Each man…
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Professional Rugby
The New Zealanders were beaten at Wokington on Wednesday by 21 to 9, the biggest defeat they have sustained. With 15 wins, 10 losses, and 2 drawn games, they have scored 59 goals and 72…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Aquatic Notices. Anniversary Regatta
ROWING EVENTS.--10.30 a.m., Maiden Fours, ent. fee, 10s. 11 a,m., Single Sculls, ent. 5s. 11.30, Service Whalers, Imperial and Foreign Men-o'-War, Local Naval and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Combined Swimming Carnival
Entries for the North Sydney and Sydney Clubs' combined carnival, to be held at the Municipal Baths. Lavender Bay, [?] Wednesday, January 22, close next Tuesday at the…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →North Sydney Amateur Club's Regatta
North Sydney Amateur Skiff Rowing Club held its first, annual regatta on the northern reaches of the harbour on Saturday. The Sydney Ferries steamer Kangaroo…
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There was a very large attendance at the Kensington races, which were held on Saturday. The weather was hot. The course Was in good order. Results:--…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Goulburn Track Racing
Considering the distance from Sydney, a very large entry has been received for the three raced to he held in Goulburn on Anniversary Day, and with the entries to arrive by Monday morning's…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Little Coogee Swimming and Lifesaving Association
The Little Coogee Swimming and Lifesaving Association have resumed their lifesaving class at the Coogee Aquarium Baths, under the instruction of Mr. A. Parker, who…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Victoria Park Racing Club
The initial meeting of the Victoria Park Racing Club takes place on its splendidly appointed course, Zetland, on Wednesday next, for which the following entries. have been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Notes on the Racing
Awanui won the championship of the Prince Alfreds yesterday in rather easy fashion. Mr. A. C. Saxton's [?]er had no difficulty in disposing of the fleet in the contest, which…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Goulburn Track Races
A very fair number of entries has been received by the union for the track races at Goulburn on Anniversary Day, the 27th inst. Nearly all the union's best track riders have…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Albert Park Swimming Carnival. Melbourne, Saturday Night
Albert Park Club held a carnival at Stubbs Maths, South Melbourne. The weather was favorable, and there was a large attendance, including many ladies. The Maiden Handicap. 50yds…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Lawn Tennis Strathfield Club's Captaincy
This event was not played, owing to Mr. Rudder's absence from town, but has been definitely set down for Saturday next. KURING-GAI CLUB'S CAPTAINCY…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lawn Tennis. Manly Tournament Postponed
The committee of the Manly Lawn Tennis Club announce with great regret the withdrawal of the proposed Open Tournament on 25th and 27th inst. The had condition of the courts has made…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Boxing. Griffin Defeats Smith. an Exciting Battle
O'Neill and Darwin (a "try-out") opened proceedings at the Gaiety last night, and Darwin walloped his man with such force and speed that O'Neill soon evidenced the effects of the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Football Preferred to £600,000
The authorities of Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania, have declined a gift of £600,000 on condition that the students should not play football…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Winners' Starting Prices Canterbury Park Races
4 to 1 against Maesmore. 7 to 1 -- Superstition. 4 to 1 -- My Pan. 4 to 1 -- Highflyer…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SWIMMING Mosman Club's Carnival 300 Yards State Championship Healy Again Successful
In ideal weather, and amid the picturesque surroundings of the Balmoral Baths, the Mosman Swimming Club held its annual championship carnival yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →"Referee" Cricket Skill Competition. Fifth Test Match
A prize of FIVE POUNDS is offered for the correct forecast of the result of the Fifth Teat Match, to be started at Sydney on FEBRUARY 21…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Canterbury Park Races Maesmore and Highflyer Win the Double
Canterbury Park races were held on Saturday in hot weather. The attendance was good, and the course in excellent order. Following were the results of the racing:--…
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