A Dictionary of Sports: Or, Companion to the Field, the Forest, and the Riverside. Containing Explanations of Every Term Applicable to Racing, Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Hawking, Archery, Etc. ... With Essays Upon All National Amusements |
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... weight , made Its advantages , however , have been in stakes to colts or fillies , the get frequently abused . or ... weight according to age , with allowances , and in certain cases extra weight , according to circumstances . ALLAY . To ...
... weight , made Its advantages , however , have been in stakes to colts or fillies , the get frequently abused . or ... weight according to age , with allowances , and in certain cases extra weight , according to circumstances . ALLAY . To ...
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... weight in proportion : - Mr. Coates's ch . m . Ata- lanta , by Matchem , 5 yrs . 8 st . 6lb . 2oz . ( George Herring ) Mr. Coulson's br . h . Specu- lator , by Royal George , 5 yrs . 7 st . 10 lb. 8 oz . ( Anthony Wheatley ) Mr ...
... weight in proportion : - Mr. Coates's ch . m . Ata- lanta , by Matchem , 5 yrs . 8 st . 6lb . 2oz . ( George Herring ) Mr. Coulson's br . h . Specu- lator , by Royal George , 5 yrs . 7 st . 10 lb. 8 oz . ( Anthony Wheatley ) Mr ...
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... weight two pounds . In the specimen from which the print is engraved no scales whatever were discernible . Its co- lour was dark spotted ; but the dark colour was easily wiped off , and a pery , and smooth : the head is flat , and ...
... weight two pounds . In the specimen from which the print is engraved no scales whatever were discernible . Its co- lour was dark spotted ; but the dark colour was easily wiped off , and a pery , and smooth : the head is flat , and ...
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... weight for age , R. C. beat- BELLARIO , the property of Siring Mr. Shafto's Poacher , by Young Charles Bunbury , Bart . was got by Cade . In the second October meet- Brilliant , son of Crab ; his dam by ing he won 50l . weight for age ...
... weight for age , R. C. beat- BELLARIO , the property of Siring Mr. Shafto's Poacher , by Young Charles Bunbury , Bart . was got by Cade . In the second October meet- Brilliant , son of Crab ; his dam by ing he won 50l . weight for age ...
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... weight of the fowler and his booty . The per- son above receives signals for the purpose , his associate being out of sight ; who , during the operation , by help of a staff , springs from the face of the rocks , to avoid injury from ...
... weight of the fowler and his booty . The per- son above receives signals for the purpose , his associate being out of sight ; who , during the operation , by help of a staff , springs from the face of the rocks , to avoid injury from ...
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