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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1923

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Tomorrows Racing Acceptances and Selections Telegraphed by "Matthew" Metbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 3

Races will be held at Epsom tomorrow. Below are given the final acceptances, local times of starting and selections by "Matthew"—…

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Sporting International Rugby Exclusion Op Sustralian Causes a Sensation (Reuter's Message.) London, January 7

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 3

The London,''Sporting life" states: The exclusaion of the Anstralian Rugby Mayer Forsayth from the Scottish fifteen against France, has caused…

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Athletics in New Zealand Wilson Beats Krogness in 120 Yards Hurdle Race Wellington (N.Z.). January 8

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 3

At the first appearance of the visiting American athletes the New Zealander. Wilson, best the American, Krogners in the 120 yards hurdle race…

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BOXING (By "Early Bird.")

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 4

Roy Heywood writes from Subiaco (W.A..) that Joe Nugent defeated him comfortably in their last contest and Nugent showed his best form…

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BOXING (By "Early Bird")

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 3

Wally Douglas and Mick Griffiths are to provide the main fistic attraction at the Quadrangle on Saturday night. The boxing enthusiasts of this…

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Cricket Jottings (By "Point.")

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 3

The match at the Jubilee Oval was of interest mainly through the fine bowling performances of Coleman and Orr for their respective sides…

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Fire on a Cricket Ground

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 1

Players and spectators at the cricket match at Vansittart Park on Wednesday afternoon were supplied with an unlooked for diversion (reports the…

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SPORTlNG Boxing Archer Defeats Frank Burns (United Service Message.) London, January 9

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 3

The London "Sporting Life" says— As far as big matches are concerned in England the career of Frankie Burns, the Australian-boxer, has ended. Burns…

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SPORTING (Continued from page 3. Golf Ookendet's Record Round (Reuter's Message.) London. January 9

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 4

Ockendet, the Raynes Park professional, did a record round in 69 strokes at Baynes Park. 'This is six nnder. bogey…

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BOXING (By "Early Bird")

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 1

Wally Douglas and Mick Griffiths will be the principals in the main contest" at the Quadrangle on Saturday night. Jim O Neill, trainer and…

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Swimming American Sprint Champion to Compete Tn Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 4

W. W. Harris, of Honolulu, the American sprint swimming champion, arrived in Sydney on Tuesday by the steamer Manuka (reports the Sydney…

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SPORTING (Continued from Page 1.) BOXING (By "Early; Bird")

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 4

A great deal of controversy is taking place regarding Fred Segar's refusal. to box at the Quadrangle with Jack Reardon as third man…

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Sporting Cricket M.C.C. Team in Africa Free State Team Beaten (Reuter's Message.) Bethelmorange, January 10

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 1

Captain Mann's M.C.C. team scored 325 in their match against a Free State fifteen. Russell gave a delightfully crisp display of batting for 110. The…

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Sporting Sandown Park Races Acceptances and Tips for Saturday's Racing Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

Following are the acceptances; together with anticipations By "Matthew," for the Sandown park race meeting to be held tomorrow—…

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BOXING (By "Early Bird")

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

At the Quadrangle last night a fair number of spectators assembled,, to witness Wally Douglas and Mick Griffiths finish their training. The…

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SPORTING (Continued from Page 3.) CRICKET S.A. Cricketers Return A. RICHARDSON's Innings Praised by the Captain Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

The South Australian cricketers returned today. Captain V. Richardson said he could not explain the collapse in the second innings against…

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Sporting Edition. VlCTORIAN Racing Prospects for Autumn

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 1

Now that the summer holiday meeting are over racegoers will turn their attention to the big events of the autumn. The Newmarket Handicap…

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Cricket Barrier Distr Ct League To-day's Matches

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 1

The first games in the second half of the Barrier District Cricket League's competition were completed today. On No. 1 pitih, Western Oval, Norths…

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Boxing Dempsey Offered £40,000 for a Fight in London (Reuter's Measage.) London, January 12

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 1

According to the London "Sporting Life" Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion of the world, has been offered a guarantee of £40.000 or 374, per…

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Boxing Dempsey Offered £40,000 for a Fight in London (Reuter's Message.) London, January 12

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 1

According to the London ' sporting Life" Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion of the world, has been offered a guarantee of £40,000, or 374 per…

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