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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1931

1,475 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 2 of 74

Tennis

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon the Plymouth Tennis Club defeated the Carubo Tennis Club. The final scores were:- A teams—Plymouths. 6 sets 46 games;…

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Local Racing

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 1

Earle Duggan, a local jockey, left for Adelaide last night where he will apend a holiday for about a week before riding at the Gawler meeting on…

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New Tennis Couut

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 2

At 8 o'clock on Thursday night the Mayor will opon Mr, A. J. Dangerfield's rnberold tennis court at the corner of Crystal and [?] streets. Exhibitions…

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Many Bookmakers Missing From Races on Saturday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 4

Fifty-nine hookrnnkors who were recistered for Warwick Farm for tho year ended December 31 Inst had not renewed their registration to enable…

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Five Killed in Clash Aeter a Football Match Limo January 5

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 1

Five persons were killed in a clash at the end of a football match between Uruguay, and Peru. The police were forced to use revolvers to quell the…

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Cricket England v. South Africa Second Test Drawn Capetown. January [?]

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 1

The second Test match ended in a draw. The English batsmen offered a stubborn resistance. South Africa owes the result to two vital catches…

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The Turf Warwick Farm Races Rider of Winner Suspended for Interference Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 4

R.Derinum, the rider of Ranpure, the winner of the second division of the Maiden Handicap at Saturday's Warweild Farm races, has been…

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Victorian Racing Opening of the New Year

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 3

Declared by many experienced backers to be practically unbeatable, Hellenist missed a place in the Bagot Handicap at Flemington on New Year's…

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Cricket League Notes Many Missed Catches

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 3

The luck ipf cricket was once again ovident in last Saturday's A grado games for in nearly every case where batsmen made good acores they should…

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Tennis Dangerfield's Court to Be Opened by Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Dangerfield's rubberoid tennis court, which is claimed to be the first of its kind in Brokon Hill, and was put down at an expense of…

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Local Racing Deputation to L.v.r.c by Horse Owners & Trainers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the Horseowners and Trainers' Association was held yesterday when a discussion ensued on action to bo taken in regard to future racing…

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Starting Price Betting "Legalising of Shops Death Knell of Racing" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 2

It was pointed out to-day by racing men that with the legalising of starting price betting shops there would be no need to curtail the number of race…

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Sporting Boxing Heavyweight Championship Schmelling Not Recognised by New York Commission (Special to "The Miner") New York, January 6

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

The New York State Athletic Commission has withdrawn recognition as world's heavyweight champion from Schmelling. It will consider a match…

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Tennis

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Dangerfield's new rubberoid tennis court will be officially opened to-night at 8 o'clock, after which exhibition matches will be played by…

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Saturday's Racing S.A. L.V.R.C. ACCEPTANCES Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 4

The following are the acceptances for the L.V.R.C. meeting at Victoria Park on Saturday:— 1.25—Trial Stakes, 6½ furlongs (First…

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New Tennis Court Opened

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. A. J Dangerfield's new rubberoid court situated at the corner of lodide and Crystal streets, opposite the Crystal-street railway station, was…

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Sporting Boxing Haines Has Relapse Condition Critical Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

It was reported to-day that Jack Haines, who suffered a relapse on Tuesday, is now in a critical condition. Haines collapsed during a fight with…

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Tennis Far West Team Beaten in Country Week Games

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

The tennis team representing the Far West in the country lawn tennis competition matches in Sydney has, according to reports to hand, been…

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Professional Tennis Tilden and Kozeluh to Play in Australia Paris, January 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

According to the sporting newspaper, "L'Auto," Kozeluh confirms the report that he has been engaged to play exhibition matches against Tilden in the…

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CRICKET M.C.C. Team in South Africa Chapman Resents Criticism of Players. London, January 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

Chapman, when asked for his opinion regarding criticism of the English team published in England over the Week end, voiced the sentiments of…

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