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Sport, 1910

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Anniversary Regatta

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 11

Anniversary Regatta is again near, and the old-time fixture this year promises to be on all fours with its predecessors. An will be seen by cur advertising columns, the programme is a lengthy…

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Appeal for Swimming Instructress

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 24

The Board controlling the League of Girl Aids would be pleased to hear from ladies capable and willing to act as swimming and life-saving Instructresses. Aply, Box 444, G.P.O…

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Boxing. Lang-squires Match

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 7

Hughie Meeghan offers to fight Sid Sullivan in Melbourne at 9st. 7lb. Ed. Williams is looking everywhere for a match, but apparently others of his class do not wish to meet him…

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Ascot Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 8

The prize-money for the Ascot meeting on Wednesday next totals £300, and, with excellent entries for the various efforts, the club's patrons should witness some interesting racing. Special…

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Maitland Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 8

A meeting is to be held at Maitland on Wednesday, 10th inst., the programme being as follows: Flying Welter, of £80, 6 furlongs; Welter Handicap, of £30,6 furlongs; January Handicap, of…

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Anniversary Day Racing

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 11

Entries for the Goulburn Highland Gathering cycling events, which are confined to members of the Cyclists Union, were to have closed last night. However, it was found that the…

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Football. Australian Rules

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 10

All open air concert and picture show will be held on Thursday evening at Erskineville Oval under the auspices of the Newtown Club. The American boys will render band items,…

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Victoria Park Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 8

Though opposed by a registered fixture at Warwick Farm, yesterday meeting of the Victoria Park Racing Club was extensively patronised, and the sport proved good, most of the finishes being…

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Notes. Warwick Farm Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 8

There was a good attendance at Warwick Farm yesterday, and betting was spirited. Though most of the winners were well backed, the only successful first favorite was Blue Hook, and at the…

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Sandgate Races. Brisbane

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 4

At the Sandgate Jockey Club's races today the Handicap, of 60 sovs., was won by Pathfinder, A[?] being second, and Mountain Oak third…

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Boxing. Lang-fitzsimmons Fight Pictures at Newcastle

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 11

NEWCASTLE, Saturday Night.—Bob Fitzsimmons appeared at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon, and met with a cordial reception, Addressing those present, the ex-champion said he was…

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Swimming. Association Carnivals. Healy Regains 100 Yards Championship. Hardwick Half-mile Champion

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 6

The first of a series of State championship carnivals organised by the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association took place yesterday afternoon at the new Municipal…

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Swimming. State Championship Carnival. Healy and Hardwick Win Honors. Great Race for the "Hundred."

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 10

The first meeting of the State Championship Carnival Week was held yesterday afternoon, at the Municipal baths, Domain, and resulted most successfully. Among the onlookers were…

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Athletics. Athens Marathon Fend

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 10

The committee of the above are requested to be in attendance at the Stadium at 7 p.m. to-morrow (Monday) night. a general meeting of the committee will be held at the Sports Club…

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Cricket. Bowlers Triumph in the Inter-state Match. 19 Wickets Fall for 276 Runs in One Day. South Australia Leads by 02 Runs. Whitty, O'connor and Emery Very Successful—others Also Bowl Ably

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 9

The third New South Wales match for the Sheffield Shield was started at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday, in the best of weather—clear bright, and not too hot. South Australia had…

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Cricket: Comments - - and Results. Bowlers' Triumph. in Inter=state Match. Between N.S.W. and South Australia. N.S.W. Batsmen Routed. by Whitty and O'connor. Welshmen All Out for 92. Visitors Lose Nine Wickets for 184. Emery and Hopkins Bowl Effectively

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 January 1910 · page 5

Interest in the return match between New South Wales and South Australia should have attracted a far larger following to the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday than the…

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Manly Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1910 · page 10

The sixth annual Manly regatta will be held at Manly on January 22. The programme is one of races for yachts, all boats, 28ft and under; all boats, 16ft and under; a general handicap, handicap for…

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Boxing

Evening News · Monday 10 January 1910 · page 2

The American boy athletes are to be given a farewell at the Stadium, Rushcutter's Bay, on Friday evening. They have assisted at several performances in aid of charity, and it is…

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League Rugby

The Star · Monday 10 January 1910 · page 6

The finance committee of the New South Wales Rugby League will meet to-morrow evening, when the details of the proposed visit of players of the Northern Union will be discussed…

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Swimming. Sydney Ladies' Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1910 · page 10

The members of this club continued their point-sco[?] races at the Lavender Bay Baths, with the following result:- 10[?]yds Handicap.—Miss M. Wylie, s[?]r, 1; Miss A…

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