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  2. THE AUSTRALASIAN GAME OF FOOTBALL.

    It was manifest from they confusion in last Saturday 's scratch match that the amendments made in the rules of the Australasian game by the conference were not ...

    Article : 561 words
  3. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 1,054 words
  4. THE LATEST MELBOURNE SPORTING NEWS.

    Hurdle Race.— Earimel, Lothair, Mildura. Glen Huntly Handicap.— Beeswing. Two - year - old Handicap.— The Charmer. ...

    Article : 37 words
  5. Cannon v. Connor.

    The following arrangements have been made:— "I, Tom Cannon, am willing to change dates of deposits. Next and final deposit of £ 150 to be made on Tuesday, ...

    Article : 80 words
  6. QUEENSLAND SPORTING NOTES.

    The acceptances of the Q. T. C. meeting are due to - morrow, and although I cannot see them in time to make any remarks on them in my notes, I will wire them down. ...

    Article : 1,292 words
  7. SPORT IN NEWCASTLE,

    Now that the Fifth Grand Handicap is over, there is very little to excite the attentions of the sporting folk here. The Newcastle races take place on the 24th ...

    Article : 1,263 words
  8. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Locally attention is now being directed to the meeting to be held at Caulfield, on Saturday next, for which date the programme has brought forward some really ...

    Article : 748 words
  9. The Victorian Championship.

    W. Clarke, of South Melbourne, and S. Hughes, of Dimboola, have made a match for £ 50 aside, Clarke conceding 10 yds. in 130 yds. They deposited £ 10 each in my ...

    Article : 43 words
  10. Libean and Cann.

    On Frday afternoon, on the Warehousemen 's Cricket Ground, Libean and Cann walked their three - mile match for £ 25 aside. The day was a fine one, and ...

    Article : 278 words
  11. A Tip for the Hurdle Race.

    Friction having been let into the Hurdle Race, at Caulfield, at 9st. 7lb., has become a strong favourite, The handicapper evidently overlooked his Queensland ...

    Article : 43 words
  12. Handicappers at Fault.

    Another handicapping eccentricity is that in the Trial Handicap, six furlongs. Meteor has to grant The Levite 2lb., while in the Glen Huntly Handicap. one and a ...

    Article : 39 words
  13. Caulfield Training Notes.

    Delamia, who has been thrown thrown out of work since Williamstown races, is still on the stocks, and it is very improbable that she will race again. ...

    Article : 198 words
  14. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    The following acceptances have been received for the Queensland Turf May meeting. MORETON HANDICAP.— My Love, Yabba, ...

    Article : 90 words
  15. Problem 's Disqualification.

    Regarding the glaring turf scandal in New Zealand, the outcome of which was that the bay gelding problem was disqualified by the Dunedin Jockey Club for ...

    Article : 78 words
  16. BOURKE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Bourke races commence to - day, and conclude on Friday. HONEYCOMBE should win the Central Australian ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. THE BETTING MARKET.

    Very little right - out betting has been indulged in up to the present over the Royal Stakes aud Queen 's Birthday Cup. The only horses worth mentioning ...

    Article : 56 words
  18. Lawford Disqualified,

    The horse King King Billy and Jockey W. Lawford were disqualified on April 11 for twelve months by the stewards at Yarrawonga. ...

    Article : 25 words
  19. Oddfellows' Society Sports.

    The disqualification which was passed on account of suspicious running has been endorsed by the V. R. C. ...

    Article : 19 words
  20. THE FINISHING TOUCH.

    Featherly, who was making an evening call, had been hovering between hope and despair for months, but hadn't the nerve to put the important question, when ...

    Article : 178 words
  21. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

    From the numerous kindly and complimentary notices of the REFEREE which have appeared in our country contemporaries we select the ...

    Article : 537 words
  22. Bairnsdale Winter Meeting.

    This meeting will be held on July 1, and a very attractive programme, including a Steeplechase of 25 sovs. and the Winter Handicap of 25 sovs. has been [?] ...

    Article : 30 words
  23. Queen 's Birthday Meeting.

    The gates, booths, &c., in con lection with the Hunt Club Meeting at Fleninhton on the Queen 's Birthday. Will be gold at Kirk 's Bazaar on the 16th inst. ...

    Article : 31 words
  24. Hurlingham.

    Another race meeting will be held at Hurlingham this month. ...

    Article : 13 words
  25. The Steeplechase Corpse.

    The question of the reduction of the number of jumps in the Steeplechase Course has been referred to the Works Committee of the V. R. C., on the ...

    Article : 44 words
  26. CONNOR AND CANNON.

    Both Connor and Cannon are in active preparation for their next wrestle for the Greeco - Roman championship of the world, now held by the former, and £ 230 aside. ...

    Article : 261 words
  27. Moonee Valley.

    Entries for the Moonee Valley Meeting, on Saturday week, are due on Monday. ...

    Article : 15 words
  28. Disqualification.

    The Corack Racing Club has disqualified Alfred Sparks, rider of the mare Lola Montes, for 6 months, from the 11th April, for suspicious riding in the Consolation ...

    Article : 38 words
  29. BAD FOR BACHELORS

    In its anxiety to create fresh sources of revenue, the French Government has at length determined to adopt a somewhat singular expedient, which has been ...

    Article : 141 words
  30. Athletes in Earnest.

    The Bulli fund entertainment given by the athletes of Melbourne, in the Town Hall, resulted in the handsome addition of £ 129 6s. 8d. to the fund. The total receipts ...

    Article : 42 words
  31. Fryingpan at work.

    Fryingpan is amongst the latest addition to the horses in training at Flemington, and he looks well after his turn at the stud. ...

    Article : 29 words
  32. A RARE CHINESE SPORT TO BE ABANDONED.

    Truly, the world is advancing. The Emperor of China has decreed that hence forth there shall be no religious intolerance in his realm, and the decree is published in ...

    Article : 268 words
  33. A Sensible Decision.

    The recent conference of delegates of racing clubs held at Shepparton, decided to request the Committee of the V. R. C. not to insert the advertisements of meetings ...

    Article : 127 words
  34. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 231 words
  35. Dunn 's Challenge.

    Harry Dunn, writes to the Sportsman as follows:- "Sir, —As you are aware I have had a deposit lying at your office for some time offering to wrestle anyone ...

    Article : 117 words
  36. A Three - cornered Wrestling Match.

    Articles have been signed for a Graeco Roman match between Miller v. Sali and Christol for £ 25 aside, the match to take place inside four weeks. ...

    Article : 30 words
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