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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1952

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A.J.C's. Welcome Races for Royal Couple

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 26 January 1952 · page 3

Sydney, January 25.—The A.J.C. will conduct a special welcome race meeting at Randwick on April 1 in honor of Princess…

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Wrestling & Boxing

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 2

Sydney, January 27.—Tony Lamaro (17.9) won a bout against Ken Kenneth (17.5) at the Leichhardt Stadium last night…

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Boxing to be Resumed

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 4

Preliminary arrangements have been made for a bout between Micky McDonald and George Barnes of Sydney…

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Great Fight for Tennis Title

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 1

Adelaide— Ken McGregor gave tennis enthusiasts the biggest surprise of the season today when he produced the best tennis of his career against Frank Sedgman…

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S.c.r.c. Races Saturday Week

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 4

On February 9 the S.C.R.C. will hold its next meeting at the local course. Stakemoncy will total £280. Nominations for this…

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Athletic Titles

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 1

Brisbane.— In the Athletic Championships today results were:— 220 yards championship…

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Women's Tennis

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 4

Women's Wednesday afternoon matches in the District Tennis Association competition will be continued…

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Boy Drowned In Swimming Pool

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 6

Sydney, January 28.—The body of a nine years old boy was found in 16ft of water at Enfield Olympic Pool today…

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Town Rugby Club

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 12

A meeting of the Town Rugby "Union Club will be held fat the Town Hall at 8 o'clock tonight. Main purpose…

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Dog Racing to Resume

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 8

Greyhound racing for this year will commence at the Turf Oval on February 16. Bookmakers, clerks, and…

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Sunday Cricket Gasworks d. Demo

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 6

The match between Gasworks and Demo played on Sunday resulted in a narrow margin win for the Gasworks. Baiting first…

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Greyhound Racing on February 16 All Licences Must Be Renewed

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 6

All bookmakers, clerks, owner and trainers are reminded the must hold current GRCB licence before greyhound racing begins on…

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District Tennis

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 8

Thc District Tennis Association will continue its mixed competition on Saturday. Draw for matches is: A GRADE…

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Boxing Off for Week

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 8

Opening of the Broken Hill boxing season for this year has been postponed until Saturday week, because…

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Pennant Bowls Play

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 5

Pennant matches for teams of the Silver City Bowling Association will be resumed on Saturday. Broken Hill Club teams which now fill the first four positions in Section I will all play on the Sturt Park green…

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District Cricket

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 4

A meeting of the Barrier District Cricket Leagues' match and permit committee will be held at the Turf…

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Boxing Reopening Postponed A Week

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 6

Although It had been planned to open the boxing season this week with a bout between Mickey McDonald and George Barnes, the…

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Boxing American Welter May Come Here

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 6

Sydney, January 20.—Negotiations are being carried out to bring American welterweight Roy Sykes to Australia. Sykes, who…

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Boxing Champion s Concern is Religion Before Title Bout

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 11

New York, Wednesday— World heavyw eight boxing champion Joe Walcott, told to defend his title by March 15, said: "What have been doing is more important than satisfying boxing com missioners…

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Championship Cycle Races Here in MARCh

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 6

Mr. S. R. Freshwater, secretary of the N.S.W. League of Wheelmen, will be in Broken Hill within the next fortnight to make final arrangements for the running…

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