The Great Fight. Thri[?]ing and Sensational Development. The Unknown Absent. A Ringside Champion. Mr. Harry Blake Defeats the Negro. A Magnifioent Display of Scientific Boxing. The Victor Wears a Favor — A Lady's HandkerShief in the Champion's Girdlo. He Fought for Love and the Honor of His Country
Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 8 January 1913 · page 3
We have the opportunity of noting the fact here while the crowd is shrieking itself hy[?]terioal in the Stadium, and clamoring for Harry Blake to speak on—at the…
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Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 2
There were 27 starters in the three-Quarter mile President's Cup Handicap at the Domain Baths on Wednesday night, and they provided good racing. Most interest was centred in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Aquatics. Manly Regatta
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
The ninth annual Manly Regatta will be held on Saturday, January 18, when a series of sailing and rowing events will be held. The sailing events comprise seven items—a general handicap for all boats of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Bowls
Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 2
After an exciting contest, J. Jesson, Harvey, young and T. Jesson defeated Williams. Lovy, Bressington, and Fuller on the City Green in the champion rink competition by 21 pot[?] to…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
The above club decided their weekly handicap at the local baths on Tuesday night. Result:—55yds handicap:—Final: W. Knispel, 17s, 1; [?] Ikin, 6s, 2; F. Allen, 4s, 3. Time, 46s. The members will hold an…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Swimming Balmain League Carnival
The Sun · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 10
On February 5, at the Municipal Baths, Drummoyne. the Balmain District League Swimming Club, will hold its annual carnival. The events will include the 220yd…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Boxing. Souter Defeats Zanders
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
Despite the fact that he broke his right hand early in the second round, Bill Souter the North Coast middleweight, was always too vigorous for Ernie Zanders in their contest at the stadium last…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Bowls. State Rink Championship
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
One of the first matches to be played in connection with the State rink championship was that between teams captained by Messrs. T. Jesson and Fuller. The game, which was played yesterday on the City Green,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Rosebery Racing Club
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
The following weights have been declared for the Pony and galloway race meeting, which takes place on Saturday next:- Maiden Handicap, 5½f.—Milgah, 8st 5lb; Haughty Peg,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Union Rugby. International Games. Possible English Visit
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 8
LONDON, Wednesday.--The "Sportsman" states to-day that Mr. W. W. Hili (secretary of the New South Wales Rugby Union) will leave for Sydney to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Boxing. Bill Sonter Knocks Out Ernie Zanders
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 4
Bill Sonter, who hails from the northern rivers, and is reckoned by some to be a coming middleweight champion, had his first fight and his first victory in Sydney last night. The bout took place at the Stadium, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cricket. the Interstate Match
Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 5
At the Sydney cricket Ground, to-morrow, South Australia and New South Wales will begin their return St. offi[?] Shield month. The [?] at Adelai[?] in a win for the…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
Several changes have been made in the personnel of the metropolitan team to play against the country team. It now comprises the following:—E. Bull (captain), C. Hayes, H. Dupain, F. Bowden, H. Davis, J…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Kensington Racing Club. Some Capital Finishes
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
Yesterday's pony and galloway meeting at Kensington was marked by several exciting finishes, and the racing proved of an interesting nature. The four-year-old brown gelding Dalhazel gained…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Lawn Tennis. New South Wales Association
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 4
At the last meeting of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association the council had the unusual experience of spending most of its time in the election of new members. The application of 70 persons were dealt…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lawn Tennis. Country Week. Opening Day
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
The fouth annual country week carnival was commenced yesterday on the courts of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association at Double Bay. They were fully occupied all day with competitions for the…
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Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 29
In connection with the C.Y.M.C. Association, the team selected to compete against Victoria will leave for that State to-day (Thursday). This annual exchange of visits…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Golf Midst the Snows. Government Links at Kosciusko
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
On Anniversary Day, 26th instant, the Premier, Mr. M'Gowen, will perform an interesting ceremony, in opening the new golf course in connection with the Hotel Kosciusko. It will be the first Government golf…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Newnham Racing Club. Summer Meeting. Launceston (Tas.)
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
The following nominations have been received for the Newnham Cup, lm.—Sagittarius Leading Light, Miss Kittchener, Glacio, Aeroplane, Sweet Auburn, Chiri, Wishful, Somasdo, Kingling, Bon Frisco, Sirkar,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Tasmanian Racing Club. Cop Meeting. Hobart (Tas.)
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 12
The following entries have been received for the Hobart Cup, 1½m.—Beltana, Simmerina, Aeroplane, The Vanquisher, Homestead, Lawrenny, Lazy Lad, Tormore, Uncle Matt, Orvieto, Greenfinch, oLst Chord, Belove,…
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