Boxing Secombe's Good Showing His Fight with Jamito
Although beaten on points by Jamito at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, Bert Secombe's performance in staying the 20 rounds places him high in his class. He…
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Aspendale Park Races. Melbourne
The weather was boisterous and cold for the Aspendale Park races to-day, but the attendance was good Details:- Two-year old Handicap, 5f.—J. E. Brewer's Carills,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Interstate Cricket. Big Score by Victoria. Melbourne
Victoria, after losing five for 12[?] against South Australia, made a good recovert to-day, and had put together 414 for seven wickets when stumps were drawn. The weather was bitterly cold, and showers fe[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →To-day's Sporting Editor of Athletic Sporting, REG. L. (Snowy) Baker, Australia's Champion All-round Athlete the Turf Unpaid Wagers Amending Act Wanted
The settling at the recent racing carnival was responsible for several backers failing to meet their liabilities, and bookmakers complained that the Gaming…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Athletics. Club Sports
Botany Harriers' Club championship commenced at the Police Depot grounds, Redfern, on Saturday, when the 100yds, 880yds, and running broad jump titles were contested. The sprint race produced a close…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bowls
The penuant competition of the N.S.W. Bowling Association will commence on Saturday. It is the ambition of every club to try to secure the shield and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming. Breast Stroke Championship
Two heats of the 220yds breast-stroke championship of N.S.W. were decided at the Domain Baths yesterday afternoon, with the following results:- First heat: S. Beck (Sydney), 1; N. Solomon (Spit),…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Boxing. Edwards Beats Kelly
A packed house at the Hippodrome last night saw [?]ew Edwards (9st 6lb) demonstrate his superiority over Eddie Kelly (10st 1½lb). The contest was fairly even for the first two rounds, but after that Edwards,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Tennis Again Postponed
The courts at Strathfield, Western Suburbs, Appear Way, and Double Bay were so wet this morning that the country lawn tennis carnival matches had to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lawn Tennis. Country Week
Owing to rain the commencement of the lawn tennis country week was postponed, and the programme set down for yesterday will he decided to-day. Ladies' teams matches originally arranged for to-day will be…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Rod. Heath Tennis Champion Returns
Major Rod. W. Health, a well-known Australian tennis player, returned to Sydney from San Francisco this morning. During the war he was attached to the air…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →GOLF Grumbling at Manly Increased Subscription
There is a good deal of grumbling among the Manly Club members that the annual subscription has been increased from five to six guideas, and that a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SWIMMING Ross' Second Race 440 Yds. To-morrow Night
The first of the Norman Ron carnivals at the Domain Baths on Saturday was easily a record success for Australia, Approximately 4000 periods attended, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Swimming To-morrow's Carnival Past Winners of the "Quarter"
Norman Ross, the American, will make his second Sydney appearance at the Domain Baths to-morrow night. when he is to compete in the 440 Yards Championship of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BOXING To Fight at Sixty Jim Corbett's Plan
There has perhaps never been a world's heavyweight champion who has done so much for the eleration of boxing as James J. Corbett. He has always lives…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Racing Budget Ascot Tips Track Doings Fixtures
Wednesday--Ascot races. Thursday--Moorefield and Victoria Park acceptances. Saturday--Moorefield and Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lawn Tennis Davis Cup Match a Forecast
On Friday week the long-looked-for Davis Cup match between the British Isles and Australasia will commence at Double Bay, and be continued on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →CYCLING Exciting Racing Incidents of the Six Days
The huge crowd that attended the final session of the six days race saw some of the most exciting events which occurred during the contest. The last hour was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawn Tennis Better Courts Wanted Davis Cup Notes
When allowance is made for the absence of so many of the stars usually seen at open tennis tournaments and the handicap of the unsuitable weather early in the week the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Interstate Cricket. Park's Double Century. Melbourne
The Victorians took their score to the huge total of [?]5 before their last wicket fell to-day, Park scoring 228 and Armstrong 143. When stumps were drawn the South Australians had l[?]st two wickets for 167…
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