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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1920

699 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 35 of 35

Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 4
Also in The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette

The local cricketers had a match on Sunday, married v.single, and although no big scores were put up, an odd one showed to advantage. Harry…

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Lawn Tennis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 4

The Lawn Tennis Association proposes to amend the service rule making the server keep both feet on the ground or if one is raised., it must…

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Weather Fine for Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 4

The weather is fine for cricket with a southerly wind. A heavy shower fell last night…

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Cricket Canowindra Takes Logan Cup

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 5

Local cricketers had their first out side match on the 12th, when they visited Goolagong and wrested the Logan Cup from the holders for the second…

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The ferbes Addocate Friday, December 17, 1920. Current Topics Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 December 1920 · page 6

The following team will represent the Blues, in their match against the Reds on the Forbes ground on Sunday: Thomas, Logan, Stinson…

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Cricket Wires

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 December 1920 · page 4

The special wires we have been receiving of the big cricket matches in 'Sydney are much appreciated by local enthusiasts as is also the action…

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Boxing Day Sports

Western Champion · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 13

The principal attraction for the Christmas holidays is the sports carnival in aid of the Peoples' Band, to be held on the show ground on…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 6

The following team has been selected to represent Forbes versus Eugowra at the local ground on Sunday next, commencing at 10 a.m:…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 5

There will be in all probability a district cricket team going in search of the McCabe Cup at Grenfell, and also for the Grinsted Cup at Forbes…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 5

The following team has been selected to play against Tullamore and district on New Year's Day at Trundle. J. Baker, S. Barnett, W. Rae,…

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Records at Cricket Some Interesting Feats

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 23 December 1920 · page 9

The highest score ever recorded in a test match was 589 by England at Melbourne in Februray, 1912. The highest by Australia was 586,…

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Leeton Races

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 December 1920 · page 4

The annual Hospital meeting will be held at Leeton on January 26th nest. £150 is being given in prize money…

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Cricket Notes. "Regan" Bat Competition

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 December 1920 · page 2

The first match in connection with the above was played on Wednesday afternoon between The Stores and Knockers, when a drawn game resulted. Scores:—…

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The Aduorate Friday, December 24, 1920 LOCAL & General Wamboyne Races & SPORTS

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 December 1920 · page 4

The annual races and sports will be held at Wamboyne on New Years Day (Saturday) followed by a dance at night…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 December 1920 · page 6

A very pleasant rand successful little doubles handicap tournament was decided locally on Boxing Day. Eight pairs took part and each…

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Bowls Orange Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 December 1920 · page 5

Practically every bowling club in the West was represented at the holiday carnival at Orange. Several players from Forbes made the trip,…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 December 1920 · page 6

The following will represent the Blues versus the Whites on Sunday next at the local cricket ground:— Thomas, Logan, Stinson, Byrnes,…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 December 1920 · page 5

Grenfell cricketers are after the Grinsted Cup and will make a descent on Forbes on Anniversary Day. Victor Monger and his merry men…

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