Tennis. Cape Town
The South African Lawn Tennis Union has decided to compete in the Davis Cup in 1928. Invitations have been issued to America and Australia to send teams…
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Sport, 1925
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Killed at Cricket
That even cricket has its perils was tragcally demonstrated at Rosebery, when Robert Arthur Parker (28), of Lane Cove road, Artarmon, was struck…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Educational 7000 Learn Swimming. Education Department's Scheme. Teachers Busy on
Monday last marked an epoch in the lives of approximately 7000 children, this being the number enrolled in the Education Department's vacation swimming…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tilden Leaves Tennis. Going Over for Pictures. New York
William Tilden, who has forsaken tennis, begins his motion picture career next week. It was announced that he had signed a contract for the first picture…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Must Have Gone Mad." Sydney Cricket Ground Fire. Sydney
An unusual case was before the Central Summons Court to-day when Charles Thompson, a middle-aged man, was charged with having on December 3, at…
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All England’s hopes are centred on the last match now in progress in Adelaide: win it, and there is still a chance of the ashes going Home;…
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The mile swimming championship of New South Wales at the Domain swimming baths was won by Christie, Newu South Wales with E. Cormack, Victoria…
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Mr. Codrington, of Messrs. Codrington and Hogan, the caterers on the Melbourne Cricket Ground, said that two tons of meat were…
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The East Kempsey Golf Club propose holding a tournament during the Anniversary week end commencing Saturday January 24, and ending Monday 26…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boxing Doesn't Want Much. New York
Tom Gibbons demands a flat guarantee of not less than £15,000 to box Firoo at the National Sporting Club, London…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tennis Carnival. Rain Prevents Play. Sydney
Heavy rain to-day prevented play in the country tennis tournament As most, of the semi finals were down for decision the committee will be hard put to it…
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The Bong Bong picnic races were abandoned owing to heavy rain…
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At the Sydney stadium Tommy Fairhall defeated Louis Plees on points. At Brisbane Stadium Algie Daniels outpointed George Thompson in a 20…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Swimming. Christie Beats Kahanamoku. Sydney
The swimming carnival was continued at Sydney Domain Baths this afternoon in the presence of an enormous crowd The chief event of the day, the 440…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cricket Extraordinary. Sydney
Sydney first grade cricket matches were not played yesterday owing to rain. A few Junior matches were played at Moore Park, and City…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Country Tennis. Rain Delays Carnival. Sydney
The Lawn Tennis Association announced to-day that there would be no play in the country matches to-day owing to heavy rain having soddened…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Football England Beats Wales. Hard Game at Twickenham. London
At Twickenham England defeated Wales by 11 to 6. The ground was a bit soft. The attendance was 25,000. The Prince of Wales had a wonderful…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Racing Smash. Three Horses Fall at Rosehill. Royal Crown Destroyed. Sydney
A serious smash occurred in the first division of the Three-year-old Handicap at Rosehill to-day. Royal Crown, who was running fourth…
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It is early—I’m writing these notes on Monday night—to comment on the test, but I can’t help thinking England’s in for another dismal…
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There have been the usual arguments about taking it in turns to have die first knock in the test matches. It should be remembered, however, that…
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