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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 46 of 75

FOOTBALL Sunday's Matches

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 8

Mud and slush were the order of things at the local football ground on Sunday last. Just as the Moons and Reserves…

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Abos. at Football

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 9

A novel sight at a football match Walgett was the attendance of 400 aborigines. One old chap drove up in a Ford car, with his gin…

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Tennis Cups Presented to Local Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 2

Mr. G. A. L. Wilson, of Lake Cowal (Patron of the West Wyalong Tennis Club), and Mr. R. D. Gorman of the White Tank Hotel, have each…

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W.W. Tennis Social Tuesday, July 24

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 8

A social will be held in the Masonic Hall on 24th inst., in aid of the new public tennis courts on the recreation ground. At present the ground is…

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Coota. Races Marsh on Wins Handicap. First Day

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 6

Following are tile first day’s results:— Flying Handicap, 6f.: Milong 8.13 (Baxter) 1;. Eutropius 8.5 (Ryan)…

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Tennis Sensation Tilden Disqualified Easy For France Now LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 6

W. Tilden was disqualified in the Davis Cup finals by the American [?]ociation owing to writing articles in the press. The change points to a…

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Tennis Sensation Tilden Removed Violating Amateur Rules (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

A London message states that a sensation was caused in tennis circles by Tilden, the American champion, being removed from the team because…

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Big Football a Great Game at Parkes. England v. Far West

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 6

All roads led to Parkes on Wednesday to see England play football. They were opposed to the strongest team from the West, and…

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Football Willard Invited to . Go to Queensland with N.S.W. TEAM

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 9

The Cowra coach (Ces. Willard) this morning received a telegram inviting him to join the N.S.W. League football team to visit…

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Forbes to Parkes To See Englishmen Boost For Sister Town The Football Match

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

Parkes took full advantage of the opportunities of boosting offered by the visit of the Englishment last Wednesday. And…

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Last of the Sheep Show Final Awards at Fine Exposition Goat Races Amuse Big Crowd A Financial Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

Though the Sheep Show and Sales, and Dog Trials are over, the impression they made on visitors and the men on the land in the Forbes district, will last for many years. Huge crowds did not attend the function, nor were they…

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Coursing Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Grenfell and District Coursing Club was held on Friday night, Mr. C. S. Howarth presiding over a good…

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Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 2

Grenfell yesterday defeated Forbes, for the McLeay-Duff Cup by 28/2, the game being rather one-sided, the visiting team being very light…

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Golf Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 2

Last week end saw the final round of the Mannell Trophy. This event, the prize for which was donated by Mr. P. Mannell, comprised three…

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WHIZ Civic Serves Town Hall Tennis Topics

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 3

Picture Ald. Twist, arrayed in tennis attire, sending a "hot" one across the net to Mayor Twogood; or, maybe, Ald. Sam. supported by Ald. Crippin…

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Football at Grenfell Old Boys Beaten Winner Fielded Heavy Team

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 3

Grenfell Seniors beat Forbes Old Boys at Grenfell on Sunday, by 25--2. The Forbes team put up a good fight, but the opposition proved too heavy…

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Golf

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 2

A bogey competition will be played on Thursday, the draw for which is as follows:— Mrs. Kingsmill v. Mrs. B. Jones,…

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Tennis

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 3

The following team has been selected to represent Cowra against Cowra district (country): Messrs Ball, Steer, Harden, Lane, Bear,…

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Tennis Social

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 1

The Tennis Social, in aid of the new courts, will be held to-night, (Tuesday) in the Masonic Hall, Lancing will commence at 8.30 sharp…

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Bike Races

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 4

Two races were conducted las[?] Saturday for trophies presented by Mr. Frank Gibson for seniors, and Mr. La[?]rantus for juniors. The…

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