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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1920

2,087 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 105

Tennis Davis Cup Teams. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

The team to represent Australia in the Davis Cup matches against the British Isles at Double Bay was definitely chosen this afternoon. It…

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Boxing. Fulton Defeats Morto[?] (Australian cable Ass[?] Message). New York, Th[?]

Leader · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 6

Fulton defeated Frank Me[?] points after an eight rounds[?]…

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Bowls

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

The Orange bowling team which journeyed to Bathurst on Saturday was unable to play the game arranged owing to ateady rain falling…

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Swimming, Brisbane

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

Norman Ross broke the world's record for 900 yards, covering the distance in 3.25, He also broke the world's record for 300 motres, making…

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Cricket

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

A very exciting cricket match was played at Cullenbone last week end between Mudgee Independents and Cullenbone, which resulted in…

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Cricket

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

A cricket match was commenced on the Victoria Park oval on Saturday afternoon last between teams selected from the right-banders and…

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Wellington Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

The Wellington Jockey Club will hold a two days meeting on Friday and Saturday, February 6 and 7. The programme consists of five…

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Gulargambone Races

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

Gulargambone J.C. race committee are out with their programme for their double-barrelled meeting, to take place on the 11th and 12th of…

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Mendooran Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

The Mendooran Jockey Club will hold a two days' meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 and 4. The club is registered…

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Cricket Notes

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 4

The competition matches were concluded in lovely weather on Saturday. Centrals defeated Mount Pleasant and Spring Hill went under to…

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Lithgow pony Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

The Lithgow Pony Race Club will hold a meeting on the Wallerawang racecourse on Monday, January 26. The programme will…

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Tennis. the Davis Cup

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

Play for the great Davis Cup competition commenced at Double Bay on Friday, when Patterson (Australasia) defeated Lowe (British Isles), 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, and Anderson…

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Hartley Cricket Competition

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

The above was continued on Saturday in wet, miserable weather. The feature of the day was the downfall of Pottery, which was beaten outright by S.A.F. No. 2. The other…

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Boxing. Green v. Blackburn. Sydney

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

Over 16,000 witnessed the contest for the ban[?]amweight championship of Australia, between Vince Blackburn (8.5), the holder, and Jack…

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Swimming Ross Beats World's Record Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 3

At the swimming carnival at Paddington Norman Ross, the American won the 300 metres scratch race in 3 minutes 45 2-5 seconds…

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Events to Come. Coolah Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

The Coolah Race Club will hold its January meeting on Saturday and Monday, January 24 and 26. The programme consists of five…

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Tennis. the Davis Cup, Bydney

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

Heavy and continuous rain on saturday caused the postponement of the Davis Cup contests, and the resumption will take place on Monday and…

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Tennis Carnival. the Davis Cup. Even Pegging

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

Australasia and the British Isles have each won one match in the Davis Cup contest. About 5000 persons witnessed…

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Sporting. the Turf. Canterbury Races. Sydney

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

The above races were held in slowery weather with the following results:—Flying Handicap: Sydney Damsel…

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V.A.T.C. Races. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

The above races, held yesterday, resulted as follows—Hawthorne Hurdle Race, two miles 60 furlongs: Bright Plume, 9.10…

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