Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Sydney · Sport

Sport, 1917

6,790 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 250

Brisbane Boxing Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 9

Mr. R. G. Edwards, of Sydney Stadium staff has taken up his new duties as manager at the Stadium here. Mr. Jack Munro is stopping over for a few days until the new…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Victorian Boxing Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 9

One of Liew Edwards's most valued assistants in getting the Englishman ready for Palmer, was the crack sprinter, Mick Carter, who himself is in khaki…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Bowls. Daylight Saving

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 10

If there is one sport more than another that should benefit by the hour longer of daylight, it is bowls. Whether it will or not remains to be seen. In the first place, to-day most…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Pony Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 10

The Victoria Park Racing Club is holding a race meeting this afternoon. As the entries total 206, and as a couple of races will have to be run in divisions, the first race is timed…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Tasmanian Racing

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 4

The inquiry into the reversal of form shown by Tasmah's Isle at Deloraine and in the Newnham R.C. Summer Cup has ended as most people thought if would—in the exoneration of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 7

M.O.B. (Newcastle) : B. B. Cooper died on August 7, 1914, Geelong. A.C.B. (Sydney): J. M, Blackham last appeared for Victoria against New South Wales in…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Romsey Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 5

A very successful meeting was brought off at Romsey, on Wednesday, when there was a large attendance, and plenty of speculation. Time Fuse…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Newstead Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 5

This meeting war also well patronised. Mittachip (Beau Brocade—Speckle), who was sold out of M. P. Whitty's stable a short while ago, is not much account, but…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Kensington Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 3

Owners and trainers are reminded by advertisement elsewhere that nominations for the first day of the two-day meeting to be held at Kensington course on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Associated Racing Clubs

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 7

The Board of Management of the Association (Pony) Racing Clubs met on Friday last, when the registrations of bookmakers, tr[?]ers, and jockeys as per lists…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Racing at Orange

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 40

There was a large attendance at the Oddfellows' races at Orange on January 13. Favoritism was divided between Bonny Buck and Riches in the Opening Handicap, but the latter started…

Continued on Trove, page 40 →

New Zealand Racing Strenuous Holiday Racing and Breakdowns

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 3

The strennousness of the 'holiday racing campaign, has knocked out an unusually large, number; ber of horses and there is scarcely a racing stable that has not had its commissioned ranks…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Grade Cricket

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 42

The leading clubs brought the sixth round in the season's games to a conclusion on January 13. Paddington secured a first innings win over Petersham by 19 runs, and thus continued at the…

Continued on Trove, page 42 →

Tournament Tennis Play

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 41

On January 13 the Teachers' Open Doubles fell to "Banner" Edwards, of Bathurst, and one of the best all-round cricketers in the western district. He…

Continued on Trove, page 41 →

Coursing Waterloo Cup Abandoned : More Importations

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 10

Coursers should note that nomination for the Metropolitan C.C.'s big Produce Stakes close on February 1, and that that nomination for the N.S. Wales Derby and Oaks close on March 1…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

For Football Players

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 43

Since speed has become of greater importance than mere weight, and the tactics of the game have been completely changed, football players have adopted lighter togs. The…

Continued on Trove, page 43 →

Associated Pony Racing Clubs

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 5

The meeting of the Board of Appeal, adjourned from Friday last, was continued yesterday, when the following appeals were considered:-…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

First-class Cricket

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 42

For the match arranged by the New South Wales Association, to be played at the Sydney Cricket wound, on Anniversary Day, January 26, the following players have been selected: --…

Continued on Trove, page 42 →

Rosehill Racing. a Successful Meeting

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 39

Fortunately there was a nice cool breeze on January 13, which was appreciated by racegoers at Rosehill, after the previous day's heat record. So far the hot season had not…

Continued on Trove, page 39 →

Victorian Letter. Racing at Epsom

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 41

Everything assisted towards a successful race meeting at Epsom on January 13. The weather was delightful, and track in capital order, with fair fields and good racing. Lady…

Continued on Trove, page 41 →