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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1922

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Football Jubilee Oval Improvements

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

The committee of the Barrier Ranges Football Association appointed to carry out the additions to the grandstands at the Jubilee Oval met the architect…

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Football Jubilee Oval Improvements

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

The committee of the Barrier Ranges Football Association appointed to carry out the additions to the grandstands at the Jubilee Oval met the architect…

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Boxing Albert Lloyd in England Townley's Defeat

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

The "Mirror of Life and Boxing "World" gives the following detailed description of Albert Lioyds successful' fight with Townley shortly after his…

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Racing Reminiscences of Broken Hill Resident First Tattersall's Sweep

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

Mr. P. Reidy, a resident for many, years in Broken Hill, has in his possession two cards, the information on which makes interesting reading to…

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Sporting Edition. The Turf. Victorian Racing the Latest Gossip

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

Results Favor Punters. Backers finished up last year four successive Saturdays at Moonee Valley. Three of the afternoons were…

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Sporting Postponement of Races Is Followed by Protest Meeting on Monday Night to Discuss South Decision

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

A meeting of the Horse Owners and Trainers' Association has been arranged for Monday night for the purpose of protesting against the action of the…

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Sporting Postponement of Races Is Followed by Protest Meeting on Monday Night to Discuss South Decision

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

A meeting of the Horse Owners and Trainers' Association has been arranged for Monday night for the purpose of protesting against the action of the…

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Cricket. Iredale Benefit Match Australian Xi. V. the Rest the Rest All Out 393 O'KEEFE, 177; WILLIS, 133 Gregory, Seven for 95 Oldfield's Good "Keeping" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

A cricket match of more than ordinary interest was commenced on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. The sides represent the Australian…

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Cricket Iredale Benefit Match Australian Xi. V. the Rest the Rest All Out 393 O'KEEFE, 177; WILLIS, 133 Gregory, Seven for 95 Oldfield's Good "Keeping" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

A cricket match of more than ordinary interest was commenced on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. The sides represent the Australian…

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Sporting General Notes Racing

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 3

The weights for the Newmarket and Australian Cup will be declared on February 7. Eurythmic will no doubt be at the top, but just what weight…

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Local Racing To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 2

Sir,—Interested persons are requested to attend at a meeting to-night. Suggestions are invited for the improvement of racing and for the protection…

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Boxing Spargo and Godfrey Draw Close Contest in Sydney Watched by Big Crowd Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 3

At the Stadium on Saturday night Bert Spargo, the featherweight champion, met Sid Godfrey, the holder of the lightweight championship title…

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General Notes Racing

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 3

At the pony racecourses of Melbourne the nelders have been advised that they must bet one way only, straight-out, concession, or place. A good deal of…

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Racing in Broken Hill Its Future Discussed Meeting Held Last Night Decides to Interview Clubs

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 3

A meeting convened by the Horse Owners and Trainers' Association for the purpose of allowing all persons interested in racing to discuss the future…

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Tennis

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 3

A cable message states that the Davis Cup challenge finals have been fixed, for September 1 and 2 at Forestville, U.S.A…

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General Notes. Racing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 3

The racing clubs in Sydney last year distributed approximately £320,000 in stakes. It is expected that the Bathurst Turf…

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Sporting Apathy Towards Racing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 3

When the deputation from the public meeting of last Monday night waits upon the South Racing Club, it will presumably be in a position to…

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Australia's Fast Bowler Retiring From Big Cricket Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 1

Jack Gregory, Australia's fast bowler, yesterday announced that he had played his last game in big cricket. Gregory says that his participation in…

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Swimming

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 3

In the National swimming championship meeting at Wellington (N.Z.) Miss M. Hoeft (Auckland) in the 50 yards championship swam from scratch in…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 3

High School matches were played on the Western Oval yesterday afternoon. Bruce Andrews captained one team and O. Conley was captain of the other…

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