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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1921

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Cricket League Premiership Y.M.C.A. v. St. Peter's

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 1

There was a fair attendance of spectators at the Western Oval to-day to witness the play-off for the premiership of the Barrier District Cricket…

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Tennis Dates of the Rounds in Davis Cup Contest New York, March 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 2

The first round of the Davis Cup must be completed by July 30 or, if played outside the United States, must finish before July 9. The second round…

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Tennis Dates of the Rounds in Davis Cup Contest New York, March 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 1

The first round of the Davis Cup must, ho completed by July 30 or, if played outside the United States, must finish before July 9. The second round…

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Swimming. High School Carnival

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 3

The girls of the High School finished up their swimming season by holding a carnival on Wednesday afternoon. There was a large attendance at the…

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Racing Official Assaulted Row After Suspensions

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 1

After the disqualifications had been announced, following on Saturday's race meeting it is reported that one of the jockeys lost control Of himself, and…

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Saturday's Racing Disqualifications Imposed by Stipendiary Steward

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 3

Racegoers had quite a surprise waiting for them on arrival at the racecourse yesterday by an announcement that the connections of Pistol Flash…

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Boxing Villon Wins From Demsky on Foul in 13th ROUND Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 2

Villon, the Filipino won on a foul from Paul Demsky in the thirteenth round at the Sydney Stadium last night. Demsky, on his showing, bore…

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Cricket. League Premiership Y.M.C.A. v. St. Peter's

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 2

There was a good attendance of spectators at the Western Oval yesterday to witness the continuation of the play-off for the…

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Easter Racing B.h.j.c. Meeting Socinus Wins Hurdles Good Day's Sport

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 3

The Broken Hill Jockey Club held its Easter meeting on the Broken Hill racecourse yesterday afternoon in fine weather and in the presence of a good…

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Cricket in England Proposer Trial Games for Choosing Test Teams ("The Times" Message.) London, March 29

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 4

"England is up against a stiff proposition, but more attention should be devoted to the choice of captain than to the organisation of the eleven…

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SPORTING A.J.C. Races Third Day's Meeting Stagefright Wins Hurdles Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 4

The third day's rac[?]ng in connection with the A.J.C. Cup meeting was held to-day in warm but clear weather. The attendance was large. Results:—…

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Racing Disqualifications Appeals Lodged

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 4

It was reported in racing circles to-day that all the parties disqualified by the stipendiary steward (Mr. W. James) for improper practices in connection…

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Local Racing Incident Subject of an Inquiry

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 4

The inquiry into the cause of Shanahan's fall from Scotch Peer shortly after the start of the Farewell Handicap at Saturday's L.V.R.C…

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Cricket Australians on Tour Ceylon Match Abandoned (Reuter's Message.) Colombo, March 30

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 1

The Osterly was late on arrival here and in consequence the Australians' match against a Ceylon team has been abandoned…

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A Cricket Veteran

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 3

"Enthusiast" writes: How many men are there who continue playing cricket at the age of 62 years? I am inclined to think there are few, if any…

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Football F. Whitelum to Lead Wests

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 3

At the conclusion of training operations on Tuesday night last, the playing members of the West Broken Hill Football Cub met in the training…

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Cricket Search for New Players for English Test Teams ("The Times" Message.) London March 31

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 3

The London "Times" discussing the coming, cricket season and the visit of the Australian team, states that a keen search is likely to be instituted for new…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 1

The Barrier Ranges Football Association is advertising to-day for umpires and gatekeepers. Applications are returnable on Tuesday, April 12…

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" Henley on the Darling." Regatta and Aquatic Sports

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 2

The second "Henley on the Darling" celebration in aid of the funds of the Wilcannia and District Hospital took place along the river near the…

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Boxing Cowler Wins in Germany (Reuter's Message.) London, April 1

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 1

Reuter's Berlin correspondent reports that Tom Cowler, a British heavy-weight knocked out Breitenstreter, the Geraten heavyweight champion, in the…

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