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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1924

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Victorian Racing Events Reviewed (By "Amateur Sport.") Melbourne, January 6

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 3

Since Melbourne Cup week I have not been racing much. It is the co[?]tion stakes period. That good [?] Switch has done well, and…

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Tennis Australian-made Balls for Use in Championships Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 3

For the first time in tennis history balls made in Australia are to be used in championship matches. They are made at a Melbourne factory. The…

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Tennis Draw in Order of Merit by Tournament Committee Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 4

The Victorian Lawn Tennis Association tournament commitee last night seeded the draw for the Australian chnnipionships in order of merit as…

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Interstate Cricket Matches Reviewed (By "Amateur Sport.") Melbourne, January 6

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 3

During the holidays a has teen my pleasure to see much cricket. and [?] commend our Victorian team for their victories over New South Wales and…

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BOXING (By "Left Hook")

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 3

At the Quadrangle tonight exhibitions will be given by all the boxers participating in the bouts to be staged on next Saturday night…

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Boxing Flett Beats Zimmerman Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 4

Fred Zimmerman (12.0), of Canada, was outpointed in a 15-round contest at the Sydney Stadium last night by Jim Flett (13.0) who showed improved…

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Victorian Racing. Meeting at Aspendale

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 3

Englefield, a horse owned by a lady and in the stable of one of Australia s leading trainers, was the subject an adverse demonstration at…

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Racing Jockey A. Wood Appliles for a Trainer's License Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 4

Albert Wood, the champion Sydney jockey, has applied for a trainer's license for Randwick. It will probably bo granted this afternoon…

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SPORTING. (Continued from Page [?]) CRICKET J. M. Gregory Will Not Play Until Englishmen Arrive

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 4

J. M. Gregory will not play in grado cricket this season (says a Sydney message in the "Advertiser"). The operation on his knee proved…

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BOXING (By "Left Hook.")

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

At the Quadrangle last night some of the boxers who will participate in the bouts to be staged to-morrow night gave exhibitions. The following took…

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Bowls First Pennant Match

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

The first of this season's pennant matches was played on the Returned Soldiers' Hostel green on Thursday night, and resulted in a win for the…

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Cricket Notes (By "Point.")

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

The final matches in connection with the first halt of the Barrier District Cricket League were brought to conclusion last Saturday. The…

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Cricket. Barrier District League To-morrow's Matches

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

The first round of matches in the second half of the A and B Grade competition games will be started on the various ovals to-morrow afternoon…

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Second British Rugby Trial to Be Played February 20 (Reuter's Message.) London, January 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 3

The British Rugby League, at a council meeting, has resolved that South African players shall not be considered for inclusion in the team which…

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SPORTING. (Continued from Page 3.) Swimming Heats Decided Yesterday in 100 Yards Championship Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 4

The qualifying heats of the State 100 yards championship were held in the Domain Baths yesterday afternoon. As a result. W. Herald, E. Henry,…

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Interstate Cricket. Sheffield Shield Match. N.S. WALES v. South Australia S.A. 152 for One Wicket Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 1

The return Sheffield Shield match between teams representing New South Wales and South Australia was bogun on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day…

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BOXING. (By "Left Hook")

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 1

Frank Burns, former middleweight champion of Australia, won another fight in England on last Saturday night. He defeated Joe Bloomfield,…

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Boxing Notes (Bo "Left Hook.")

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 6

At the Quadrangle to-night the bouts will be between local boxers. The fights arranged are:—Five rounds: Norman Harris v. Jimmy Smith; Bill…

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Boxing Notes (Bo "Left Hook.")

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 2

At the Quadrangle to-night the bouts will be between local boxers. The lights arranged are:—Five rounds: Norman Harris v. Jimmy Smith; Bill…

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Swimming Conditional Presents for Charlton and Borg Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 2

Tom Farquhar, a pearl king, of Thursday Island, has promised "Boy" Charlton a beautiful pear-shaped pearl worth 100 guineas if he defeats Arne…

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