Lawn Tennis County of Cumberland Championships R. O. Cummings Wins Double
The County of Cumberland championship tournament was concluded at Pratten Park yesterday afternoon. The weather was exceedingly hot, but in spite…
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Cricket Management Finance the God of N.S.W.C.A. Starving Game in Town and Country More Real Cricket Wanted and Less Real Estate
The officials of the N.S.W. Cricket Association are devoting too much time to the scraping together of money. The game…
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A 22[?] race held by the Lidcombe Swimming Club at the local baths, yesterday, resulted:— First Heart F. Arge[?],…
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The promising filly Vallary died yesterday at Messrs. J. Stewart and Son's veterinary hospital from inflammation of the intestines and liver…
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The Western Australian contingent, due to arrive by the Karoola this morning, will be entertained by Mr. J. Ryan (manager of the last Sydney team that journeyed West) on Wednesday evening…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Boxing. Mendies Beats Raymond
As a result of his defeat of "Kid" Raymond, of Melbourne, at the Stadium on Saturday night, George Mendies becomes the Australian Flyweight champion. Despite the fact, that the contest lasted only six…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Boxing Mendies' Great Win
Fighting in great form, George Mendies (7st. 91b.) knocked out Raymond (7st. 8 12lb.) the Victorian flyweight champion. in the sixth round, at the Stadium on Saturday night. The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Golf. Club Competitions
Saturday's golf club competitions resulted:- AUSTRALIAN CLUB. Stroke Handicap.—N. F. Christoe, 83—4=79; W. A. M'Marran, 92—12=80; E. Isherwood, 88—8=80; [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Swimming Western Suburbs League Club
Result of 55yds handicap, [?] Baths, January 7, [?] First Heat: P. Mooney, 11sec. [?] F. Samuels, 10. 2 W. Barclay 10. [?] Time,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Perth Swimming Contest. Perth
The annual swim through Perth on Saturday attracted 60 contestants, seven being girls. Miss Nelson, aged 14 years, with 45 minutes' start, won easily from Miss Boyle, 18 years, 30 minutes' start. The winner's time…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Swimming. Club Carnivals. Fast Sprints
Swimming and life-savings clubs had a busy time on Saturday. L[?]combe, Bondi Ladies', and North Bondi Life-saving Clubs held their annual carnivals in fine weather. Several club championships were also…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kensington Racing Club
The pony and all heights meeting at Kensington on Saturday was well attended, and the totalisator in vestments amounted to £9671/10/. Details:- Novice Handicap, of £825, 5½f.—First division:…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bands at Cricket
H. G. Grace, South Ashfield, writes:—The N.S.W. Cricket Association need have no fear as to the popularity of its decision to have bands at the big…
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The Singleton Racing Club held another successful meeting this afternoon. The course was in excellent order as the result of a thunderstorm last evening, and there was a good attendance. Results:…
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The annual meeting of the I.O.O.F, was held to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. Results:- Maiden Handicap, 4f.—A. J. Thomas' Tares, 6y, by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Aspendale Park Races. Melbourne
Fine weather prevailed for the Aspendale Park races to-day. Details:- Two-year-old Handicap, 5f.—G. Tye's ch c Irish Rhythm, by Eudorus—Irish Jig, 8[?]12 (S. Cusdin), 1;…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Golf. Slow-back Be Rhythmical Vardon's Control
Slow back is a term which has been dinned into our ears unceasingly, in and out of season. The dictum is relative…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Football in England. London, Jan. 6
Association.—First League: Birmingham (1) v Sunderland (2), Burnley (1) v Sheffield United (4); Cardiff (1) v Bolton (0); Huddersfield (1) v Everton (0); Liverpool (1) v Chelsea (0); Newcastle United (1) v…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Best Tennis Players New York, January 7
The United States Lawn Tennis Association has announced the ranking of American players. The list does not include Australians, being confined to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Albion Park (Q.) Races. Brisbane
At the Albion Park races yesterday the chief events resulted as follows:- First Division, 6[?]f.—Glory Box, 9 (Bergstrom), 1; Pleystow[?], 8[?]1 (Shipton), 2; Marco King, 9-7…
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