Football. Tee New Zealand Footballers
Our London correspondent cables:—At Leeds on Saturday the New Zealand footballers met the Northern Union, and were defeated by 1 goal 4 tries (14 points) to 2 tries (6 points)…
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Cycling and Motoring. Union Track Races
Track racing arranged by the Cyclists' Union is to be held at the Sports Ground on February 8. Besides the events confined to the members of each club, there will be one race open to all members—a one mile…
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Secretaries of affiliated union clubs should note that entries for the Griffith Shield team race close with the union secretary at the Sports Club on Thursday evening, at 9…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Western Racing Association. Conference at Bathurst. Orange
The following clubs will be represented at the conference at Bathurst on Anniversary Day on the subject of forming a Western Racing Association:—Parkes, Coonamble, Forbes,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cricket. Balmain and District Association. a Grade
Balmain Juniors, 121, including 30 handicap (Ferrier 2[?]), v Leichhardt Hill, three for 45 (R. Sheath 28). Refinery, two for 137, innings closed (Turner 56…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bowls. Saturday's Play. Pennant and "B" Competitions. New Zealanders at Newcastle
The bowling programme on Saturday was a varied one. The third round of the pennant and "B" competitions occupied a prominent position. The consistent tournament promoted by the Parramatta…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Football. N.s.w. League. Eastern Suburbs Club Formed
A club affiliated with the N.S.W. Rugby Football League to represent the eastern suburbs was formed on Friday night. The chair was occupied by Mr. H. Hoyle (president), whilst on the platform were several…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →To-day's Cricket. VICTORIA V. N.S.W.
There were about 2000 spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground when the match between. Victoria and New South Wales was continued this morning. The weather was hot and the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wiring the Cricket Scores. Cost of Messages. Adelaide
As showing the keen interest taken throughout Australia and in England in the recent test match played in Adelaide, the following detail of telegraphic work should be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Much-travelled Sportsman. English and Australian Racing. Interview with Mr. Barney Thompson
There ought, to be no better authority on racing and its conditions in England and in Australia than Mr. Barney Thompson (a brother of "Joe," whose name is as familiar at the other end of the world as it is at this)…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wellington Racing Club. Gold Crest Wins the Summer Handicap. Wellington (N.z.)
The summer reunion of the Wellington Racing Club was brought to a close yesterday, when the contest for the principal event resulted as under:- Summer Handicap, 1m.—Gold Crest, by Gold Reef—…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Inter-state Cricket Victoria V. New South Wales Second Day's Play
The inter-State match between Victoria and Now South Wales was continued on Saturday on the Cricket Ground. The rain which was threatening on Friday night, held off, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Interstate Cricket. Victorians Score 402. Armstrong Makes a Century. New South Wales Three for 284. Good Batting by Noble and Gregory
There were several counter attractions on Saturday, but, nevertheless, 5000 people watched the match between New South Wales and Victoria, which was continued on the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Athletics. South Sydney Harriers. Annual Sports Meeting. Triangular Challenge Match
The South Sydney Harriers held their fourth annual sports meeting at Redfern Oval on Saturday. There was an attendance of about 5000, and the sport provided proved decidedly interesting. A feature of the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Tempe Regatta
The third annual Tempe regatta and sports meeting was held yesterday at Cook's River in favourable weather. There were about 3000 people present, and an enjoyable day's sport…
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Sturgeon and Williams will box the best of 20 rounds at the Gaiety Club to-night, and as both are said to be well, a good battle should result…
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The third annual Tempe Regatta and Sports were Purnell, 5yds, 2. Second heat: Major Read. 10yds, [?]. of athletic and aquatic events was gone through, each heat being keenly contested. A committee supervised…
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The Wollongong Swimming Club held a carnival yesterday afternoon at the local baths. There was a record attendance. Results:--66yds. inter-club handicap, A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Swimming. Wollongong Club
WOLLONGONG, Monday.--A very successful carnival under the auspices of the local club was held in the local baths this afternoon. There was a record attendance. Results:--66yds. inter-club handicap, A Coulson…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Regatta. a Splendid Sight
"I never saw a finer sight than I have today," was the remark made by the Premier of the State of Victoria when speaking yesterday at the luncheon given in connection…
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