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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1926

1,157 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 28 of 58

Cricket. Spofforth Is Dead Demon Bowler. Famous Member of 1st Aust. Xi. Honored Figure

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 3

Frederick Spofforth, famous old Australian demon bowler, is dead. Spofforth was a cricketer to the last. Every Test player will regret…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 1

Thus Forbes "Gazette" on the recent Grenfell-Forbes football match: Though Forbes put up a good game in the first half, they fell to pieces…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 2

Thus the Young "Witness" after the Young footballers defeated Orange in two matches,— The Orange "Our Boys"…

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Cowra Races

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 2

Following are the nominations for the first day's races (June 23rd): OPENING HANDICAP: Loch Mae, Fortafest, Ivy Rogers, Trentcourt…

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Golf Ball in Nest

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 6

There was a unique addition to the store of queer incidents at golf during the progress of the Kingston Beach Club championship. C. B…

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Boxing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 1

Owing to the illness of Eddie Butcher, who was unable to fight Buddy Saunders, 10.0, the colored American welter, at the stadium on Saturday…

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Coursing Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

The June meeting of the Forbes Coursing Club, to be held next week, should prove a record in the annals of the Club…

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Golf

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 1

A mixed foursomes will be played on Wednesday afternoon In the second round of the Associates silver medal competition, 18…

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Football

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

Owing to the Juniors playing at Burrowa and a couple of regular members of the team giving Canowindra a hand against Cargo, Cowra had…

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Golf Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

The third round of the associate championship will be played this week. The following is the draw: -- Miss Byrnes. v. Miss Clemens, Mrs…

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Big Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

Next Sunday will see the biggest match of the season at Forbes. Grenfell is sending over its strongest team to endeavor to lift the White Horse…

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Moonee Valley Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 1

The Moonee Valley races were held on Saturday afternoon, in fine weather, with the following results: -- Windarra Hurdle Race, two miles:…

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Tennis Further Results of Recent Tournament

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

The final of the Mixed Doubles and Ladies’ Singles Championships were played off on Saturday afternoon last, when A. R. and Miss Brlen met and…

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FOOTBALL Forbes Defeat Eugowra Match For the White Horse Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 4

Two Cup matches were played on the local ground on Sunday last, Eugowra sending two teams across. Both visiting teams were defeated…

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Big Cricket Australia v. England Test Match Further Postponed

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

With only 50 minutes play on Saturday, which yielded 32 runs to England, cricket fans looked forward this morning to news of the second day’s…

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Rugby League Condo. Defeats Ungarie

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 8

Following their success at Trundle. Conchiolin footballers were asked to defend the Kearney Cup on their own ground last Sunday against Ungarie…

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Football Results

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 10

In the match between the Blues and Railway teams, played on Woodward Park on Sunday afternoon, the Blues were victorious by 11 points to 3. For…

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Coursing Meeting Koorawatha June Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 2

The above meeting was held on Wednesday last, in fine weather. There was a large attendance, including many Grenfell and Cowra coursing…

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Parkes Golf Club

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 10

The qualifying round for the local championship, 18-stroke, was played on Saturday last. There were 14 competitors, eight to qualify. R. T…

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School Football. Morgan Cup Competition

Western Champion · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 11

The Morgan Cup competition for local schools was opened for the sea son on Wednesday, 2nd inst., when the following games eventuated:—…

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