Sydney Racing Results. Tattersall's Club, December 29 and January 1
Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 40
Hurdle Race. -- Royal Hastings, 9st 9lb, 1; Rushcutter, 10, 2; Jacoleen, 10.12, 3, Chelmsford Handicap. -- Royal Parade, 7st 10lb, 1; Aunex, 7.5, 2; Green Grass, 6.10, 3…
Continued on Trove, page 40 →Busy Time Ahead in the North Racing Booms at Newcastle
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 6
For the first of the four race meetings that will be its allotment this year, the Heddon Jockey Club received a satisfactory nomination on Monday night, and the weights are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Western Racing Slumps Bathurst J.c. Trims Its Cup Sails
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4
Mr. J. Noonan, of "[?]," Orange, lost a promising Mooltan filly last week. She was being broken in by G. Langham, and, rearing over, broke her neck. She was out of Plaiden,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Golf's Position in England Similarity in Records of Vardon, Taylor & Braid
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 11
There can be little doubt that the war which began in August of 1914 marked the end of an era in golf. The determination of England to plod on to triumphant conclusion in the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Holiday Cricket in Queensland New Men Who Are Worth Watching
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 13
Cricket at Goodna is like the brook—and advantage was taken of Boxing Day to entertain a team of "Wanderers," and to treat them to some of the usual medicine that is served…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →How a Champion Dictates William M. Johnston Top of List in Tennis Ranking
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 16
Articles for a twenty-round bout for the lightweight championship have been signed by the managers of Freddie Welsh and Charlie White, the drawing of the document being…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Sailing Northcote Cup at Port Phillip in February Meteor Wins Only Race of New Norfolk Regatta—Death of Mr. Wise in Hobart
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 11
There was only one sailing race—that for second-class cruisers under 22 L.W.L.—on the program of the New Norfolk regatta. Meteor (O. A. Ford), ½min, was first across the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Winter Racing in England Limited Number of Meetings Permitted Several Courses to Be Used
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 1
In England up to the middle of November considerable doubt prevailed as to whether, there would be any racing in that country during the Winter months. The Association of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rowing Notes Anniversary Regatta to Be Held This Year Five Months at Front—N.S.W.R.A.'s Ex-Treasurer Writes from Lemnos—Some Promotions
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 10
It was generally expected that Anniversary Regatta would be allowed to lapse this year owing to the war having greatly depleted the ranks of oarsmen. The committee however…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cricket : J. S. Ryder Reproduces Last Season's Brilliant Batting Cricketers Doings in War :: Players Gone, Players Going, Players Who Are to Go Current Topics of Cricket Readers Express Opinions on the Game and War
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 12
On the subject of the difference in the attitude of the New South Wales and Victorian Cricket Associations towards playing representative cricket this season. "Veteran" writes…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Swimming and Surfing "Tank" and "Straightway Swims" Americans Say Short Laps Make for Slowness Anyhow, our men received best training for International Games to come
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 13
An interesting discussion has been proceeding in the United States among swimming students and enthusiasts relative to the advantages agained from short pools as against…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Athletics
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 15
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal
[?].C. (Ulmarra): (1) The winner of Hunt's 3rd Botany Handicap concluded on January 7, 1901, was won by H. Ross, 13yds, in 11 7-l0sec. (2) At the Friendly Society Sports…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Professional Athletics "The Best All-rounder" a Plump for Matt. Morrissey
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 10
The following letter from Mr. J. R. McDonald, of Scone, as to who was the best "all-round runner" (perhaps "all-round athlete" is intended) seen in Australia, will surely be read…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Athletic Topics of the Past and Present "Prodigal" Discusses Goulding's Style in Walking Record Breaker at Walking "Back to First Principles and Natural Methods."
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 10
"GOULDING IN CLASS ALONE—GREAT WALKER GOES BACK TO THE FIRST PRINCIPLES AND HIS FORM IS NATURAL—CARRIES BODY RIGHT…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Athletics. Proposed State Championships
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 6
There is a very strong movement afoot among club members and many of the delegates to the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association to hold the State champion…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Athletics Highland Gathering Meeting of Athletes, Lassies and Laddies. a Brilliant Function and Splendid Sports. Combined Clubs Take Part. Resolutions Galore for the New Year
Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 3
The Highland Gathering sports meeting of New Year's Day, 1916, night fairly be classed by the gathering of the clans as "a real braw" day for all those in kilts…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Athletics. Redfern Championships
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4
Redfern Harriers' first championship meet will be held at the Australian Rules ground, Mascot, on February 19, the events being 100 yards, 440 yards, and putting the shot. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Latest Interstate Turf Notes Eurobin in Great Form in Victoria Successful at V.A.T.C AND V.R.C. Races—holiday Doings
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4
With fine weather the first day of the New Year was ushered in. The attendance at Flemington was large and the well-diversified program was followed without a hitch. Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lawn Tennis for Country Champions Will Begin on Friday Prospects of All District Teams and Players Match Tactics for Doubles Position More Important than Excellence in Strokes
Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 11
Six years ago, just after the visit to Australia of the famous American colts, McLoughlin and Long, an idea which had long been nebulous was definitely shaped, possibly…
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