Association's New Tennis Courts
Contractors engaged in clearing the ground at the corner of Sulphide and Blende-street for the District Tennis Association's new courts have a…
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Sport, 1934
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Yacht Racing in Gale Adelaide
One of the most disastrous yacht races held in South Australia was sailed at Henlev Beach on Monday. Half-way through the race only two…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Jack Crawford's Tennis Hints The Backhand
The same footwork for the forehand applies to the backhand stroke, except that the right foot takes the weight of the body last as you are…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Jack Crawford's Tennis Hints The Lob
The lob sounds very easy, but to be successful needs more careful watching than any other stroke. The face of the racket should…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Civilising Influence in Fiji How Cannibals Turned To Cricket
The death in London of Sir Edward Wallington, formerly treasurer to the Queen, recalls the amazing part this distinguished Englishman…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tennis Test on Friday Englishmen In Adelaide (Reprinted From Yesterday's Latest Edition.) ADELAIDE
Wringing 24 rackets with them the British tennis team comprising G. P. Hughes, F. J. Perry, H. G. N. Lee, and F H. Wilde arrived in Adelaide…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Crawford's Tennis Hints The Backhand Half Volley
Like the forehand, the backhand half-volley is a delightful tennis shot, and the same principle is adopted as in the former stroke…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Round To-morrow Cricket League Fixtures
The Cricket League programme is graduully drawing to its completion and soon preparations will be made for the finals…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Handicaps for Swimming Events
Races for juniors and seniors over a distance of 100 yards and for ladies' over 75yards will be conducted by the Silver City Amateur Swimming Club…
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Races for juniors and seniors over a distance of 100 yards and for ladies' over 76 yards will be conducted by the Silver City Amateur Swimming Club…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Crawford's Tennis Hints The Smash
Smashing is extremely spectacular, both at the net and from well back in the court. Few will forget Jean Borotra when he was…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Crawford's Tennis Hints The Smash
Smashing is extremely spectacular, both at the net and from well back in the court. Few will forget Jean Borotra when he was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket Sunday Association Matches
The following are the fixtures for to-morrow's games under the auspices of the Sunday Cricket Association: Shelley S.C. v. Brewers Arms,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket Sunday Association Matches
The following are the fixtures for to-morrow's games under the auspices of the Sunday Cricket Association: Shelloy S.C. v. Brawers Arms,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Hopman and Quist Win; Turnbull Beaten Fourth Tennis Test In Adelaide (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.) ADELAIDE
G. P. Wilde (England) defeated D. P. Turnbull (Australia) and H. Hopman (Australia) defeated H. G. N. Hughes (England) in the opening…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket Match That Would Not End! Captains Decide On Fight After Two Draws Policeman Saves the Day
Several interesting incidents during his 26 years of cricket in Broken Hill were related by Harold Reece, a former prominent North player, during the week. He particularly referred to a match in which he played…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Crawford's Tennis Hints Over-Spin Drive
When W. M. Johnstone, the famous American, introduced the over-spin drive, it was copied by thousands of tennis players, but…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →League Cricket Features Rechabites Hold Up St. Peter's
Batting confidently L. Knevitt (Norths) again topped the batting tally for District Cricket League matches on Saturday when he put…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Good Racing at Baths Close Finishes Yesterday Amateur Club Programme
The programme at the mixed bathing session of the Silver City Amateur Swimming Club held at the local baths yesterday morning was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Crawford's Tennis Hints Improving Your Game
Like every other sport, tennis requires practice and concentration if you wish to become really proficient. You can ignore…
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