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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1920

2,087 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 105

Tattersall's Races Dull Betting Market. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

The issue of the acceptances for Tattersall's Club Cup did not give business the expected [?]llip. The market is still dull. There was…

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Boxing at Orange. Orange

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 1

Bill Leally (10st 6th) of Tasmania, knocked out Pat Moran (11st 11lb) of Newtown in the seventh round last night with a heavy left swing to the…

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Mount David Races

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 4

The Mount David races were held on Monday, and were attended by one of the largest crowds seen here for many years. The ball at night was also nearly a record. The…

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Cricket. Interstate Match

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 4

The N.S. Wales cricket team was disposed of yesterday for 389, the Victorians winning the match by 116 runs. The possibility of an exciting finish attracted about 14,000…

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Warwick Farm Races Tips for Today. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 4

The following are fancied for the Warwick Farm races tomorrow:— BY "POSEIDON." Maiden Handicap: Lanigan, Queen's…

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Swimming

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The State championship swimming carnival commenced at the Domain Baths on Saturday under the auspices of the Amateur Swimming Association. Norman Ross (America)…

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Tennis

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 4

On Saturday last the Ferndale tennis club journeyed to Orange to [?] the Chatswood Premiers in a match which was played on the…

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Slow Swimming. Sydney

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

The 220 yards swimming championship of New South Wales was won yesterday at the domain baths by Norman Ross, the American…

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Cricket

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 3

New Year's Day a match was [?] seen Mudgee Indepen[?] High School, which re[?] win for the former, the…

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Bowls. Mudgee V Bathurst

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

One Saturday last the Mudgee bowlers had the [?]asure trying conclust[?] as a three-link 25 head gone with the bowlers of the city…

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Coolah Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 3

Coolah Race Club will hold [?]ary meeting on Saturday [?]day, January 24 and 26. programme consists of five…

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Cricket. Interstate Match

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

In the cricket match against South Australia, the Victorians have lost seven wickets for 414. R. L. Park, not out, 171…

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Boxing a Win for Jamito. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

Six thousand people keenly appreciated the well fought tussle between Salvino Jamito, the Filipino mill Bert S[?]ombe, Australia, at the…

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Interstate Cricket. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

The interstate cricket match, Victoria v. South Australia, was resumed yesterday, thee being a large attendance. Scores:—…

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Aspendale Park Races. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

The Aspendale Park races yesterday resulted:—Two-year-old Handicap, five furlongs:—Cari[?] 8.0 (Dempsey) [?], Cany…

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Warwick Farm Races. Sydney

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

The weather was fine and the attendance good at these races yesterday. Result:—Maiden Handicap: Petwyn 1,…

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Orange Boxing. Leahy Outs Moran. Fleming Draws with McKENNA

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

After six exciting rounds at the Australian Hall on New Year's morning, full of vim and hard hitting, referee Dunn declared a draw between…

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The Orange Racing Carnival. I.o.o.f. Meeting

Leader · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

With the I.O.O.F. races on Saturday came the end of the biggest thing in racing carnivals held in Orange for many a year. Saturday's crowd was…

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Boxing Carpentier Prepares for Dempsey. Paris

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 1

Carpentier is preparing in characteristic fashion to meet Dempsey. A cinema record of the thrilling Toledo contest is being privately shown…

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Local and General Cricket

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

The following players arc selected to represent Peel in their match against Perthville on the Sports Ground. Play will commence at 2.15: F. Pratley, W…

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