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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1921

868 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 44

Golf

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 1

A [?]ogey handicap competition was held by the Broken Hill Gold Club on the 10th inst. and the winner was Mr. A. Greenlees, who returned a card…

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Rowdy Football Followers (Reuter's Message.) London, April 9

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 1

In the absence of a special trains thousands of Scottish miners walked all Friday night to attend, the international Scotland v. England "soccer" match…

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Football Tn Britain (Reuter's Message.) London, April 9

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 3

In the "soccer." international match at Glasgow, Scotland beat England by 3 goals to nil. At Swansea, Wales beat Ireland by…

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Boxing Carpentier v. Dempsey at New Jersey on July 2 (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, April 9

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 3

Mr. "Tex" Rickard has announced that the Dempsey v. Carpentier fight is fixed for July 2, somewhere in the State of New Jersey—either Jersey…

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SPORTING (Centinued from Page3.) Racing Victorian Club Meeting the Acceptances Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

The following are the acceptances for the Victorian Club's meeting to be held on Wednesday, together witt the starting times:—…

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Swimming High School Boys' Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 3

The annual swimming carnival of the boys of the High School was held on Monday at the Municipal Baths. The weather conditions were ideal, and,…

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Cricket. Barrier District League Premiers Congratulated

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the management, committee of the Barrier District Cricket League was held in the U.S.A. Hostel last night, the president, Mr. W…

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Sporting. Boxing. British Lightweights Fight for Championship. (Reuter's Message.) London, April 12

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 3

At the National Sporting Club in a 20 rounds contest for the lightweight championship of Britain, Ernie Bice of Hounslow) knocked out Ben…

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Football B.r.f.a. Meeting Official Appointments for the 1921 Season

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 3

A special meeting of the Barrier Ranges Football Association was held at the association's office. Bink Arcade, last night, the president (Mr. E. K…

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Tennis Broken Hill Association

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 3

The adjourned annual general meeting of the District Tennis Association was held at the Soldiers' Hostel last night. Delegates were present from…

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Football Waverley "Soccer" Club

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 3

There was a fair attendance at the first general meeting of the Waverley British Association Football Club, which was held at the residence of Mr…

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Cricket Chosing Test Teams Ex-captains Suggested (United Service Message.) London, April ll

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 3

The newspapers are keeping interest in international cricket alive with a series of articles discussing its problems. Among the latest contributions…

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SPORTING (Continued from Page 3.) Cricket Boom Expected in England Scrapping of Old Players. Is Favored by Experts ("The Times" Message.) London, April 13

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 4

The early summer is giving fillip to cricket, and preparations are proceeding for a greet season. The English test teams are widely discussed,…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

The team to play for the Brokens against the Souths on the Alma Oval to-morrow will be chosen from the following:—Newton, Reece (2), Moore (2),…

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Football Teams for To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 3

The between seasons period is now in cvidence. The cricketers have just about finished their programmes, and the football clubs are now in the midst…

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Sandown Park Races Selections by "Matthew" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

Races will be held at Sandown Park to-morrow afternoon. Following are "Matthew's" selections:— Hurdle Race…

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Sporting To-morrow's Racing S.b.h.j.c. Meeting Selections by "Maltster"

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

The autumn meeting of the South Broken. Hill Jockey Club will be held on the Broken Hill racecourse to-morrow afternoon. The present…

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Football To-day's Scratch Matches

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

The four teams affiliated with the Barrier Ranges Football Association figured in scratch matches to-day, the Norths and Wests playing on the…

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Sporting Edition. The Turf Racing in Victoria the Latest Gossip

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

Compared with recent meetings there was a big improvement in the attendance at Aspendale Park on Saturday. Both enclosures were well filled…

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Golf Kirkwood in America Exhibits Trick Strokes (United Service Message.) London, April 14

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

According to the European editions of American newspapers Eric Kirkwood is astounding the Americana as a trick golfer. Among his accomplishments…

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