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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1923

750 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 32 of 38

Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 6

The opening, match of the season will be played on the local ground on Sunday next, when a team representing the Banks, civil servants and…

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Pony Races Nominations

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 5

The following are the nominations for the forthcoming Pony Meeting, to be held on the Cowra racecourse on Friday next:—…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 4

At the Sydney Stadium last Saturday night, Eddie Butcher, of West Australia, gained a decision in 20 rounds, on points, against Paul…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 8

The grading committee met on Sunday last and the result of their work is as follows:—A TEAM: B. Nottle, A. Keith,…

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Hospital Benefit Races

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 3

The Cowra Jockey Club race meeting, in aid of the funds of the Cowra District Hospital, takes place to-morrow and Thursday, and as the nominations…

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Tennis the Weaver Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 4

What was practically the deciding match in the Weaver Cup competition was played on Sunday last, when Forbes I. and Riverside, both…

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Cricket Opening of Local Season

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 4

The local cricket season opened on Sunday last with a match between the Banks, Civil Servants and Agents v. The Rest, the latter…

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Victorian Racing Claro Scratched for Caulfield Cup (By Wire). Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 October 1923 · page 4

Claro was taken out of the Caulfield Cup this morning at 11.25. Rapine today was supported in Sydney for the Melbourne Cup,…

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Cricket

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 15

A meeting of the Half-Holiday Cricket Club was held at the Shire Chambers on Tuesday night, 9th inst. There was a large attendance, in fact, the…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 12

The first match of the local competition will be played next Sunday when B and C tea[?]s meet. Players are requested to [?]…

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Ardlethan Races

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 11

The following are the nominations for Ardlethan races on Saturday next 13th October:—Flying Handicap — Lillipilli,…

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Sporting Cricket for the Tests

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 5

It is more than likely that Collins will lead Australia in the Tests with England next season. His success with the A.I.F. team,…

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Cricket. Simpson Bros.' Challenge Trophy Rules

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 October 1923 · page 2

THE trophy to be known as "The Simpson Bros.' Challenge Trophy," and is open for competition to clubs who conform to the following rules…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 1

At the Sydney stadium last Saturday night, George Mendies, the flyweight champion of Australia, was outboxed by Tommy Swift, of…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 1

Blow Clear defeated Wyalong on Sunday by 115 to 110. Scores nest issue. A meeting of the West…

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Cricket

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 October 1923 · page 1
Also in Cowra Free Press

The competition promoted by the West Wyalong Cricket Assn. entered upon the first stage on Sunday last, when B and C teams…

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Tennis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 3

A visit to the local public courts on Sunday convinced us that tennis is booming here as it never boomed before. The courts were crowded…

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Cricket

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 3

On Sunday last an enjoyable day's sport took place on the Derriwong oval. The day was ideal for cricket and the contesting teams were the…

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Golf Suits Suit Nongolfers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 8

If you see a man in a policeman's uniform it is a pretty safe bet that he is a policeman, and if you see a man in overalls it is not rash to assume…

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