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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,497 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 75

Child Knocked Down on Cricket Ground

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 2

Little Roy Flowers was playing on the cricket ground yesterday, when he was knocked down by a motor cycle riden by Robert Barton, of Abbot…

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No Clashing By Coursing Club

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 4

Following an application from the West Wyalong Coursing Club for permission to use the enclosure during the 1928 season, the Secretary of the…

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BOXING Jackson v Broad

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 4

The above contest has now been arranged to take place at the Rio Stadium, West Wyalong, on Friday evening, February 10…

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Big Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 3

Victoria, second innings: Ponsford, c Gregory, b Nicholls, 2 : Rigg. not out, 110 ; Woodfull, not out, 81 ; sundrles, 12. Total: One wicket for 205…

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Man Drops Dead Tragic Occurrence at Rugby

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

The death occurred with startling suddenness at Rugby on Friday last of Mr. Joseph Smith, an old and respected resident of that centre. The…

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To Boom Football This Year

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 3

If one is to be guided by the big salaries promised professional "coaches' and the interest that is already manifest in the game, football…

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Cricket HOLMWOOD v. the Arcade

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 4

A very interesting and exciting game of cricket was played on Sunday last, when the Arcade eleven met Holmwood on their own wicket…

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CRICKET "Old Age" v "Vigor"

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 4

On Anniversary Day teams representing "Old Age" and "Vigor' indulged in a friendly game on the recreation ground, resulting in a win…

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P., A. & H. Association Races Good Nominations for Next Week. Fifty Horses Nominated

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 3

The following are the nominations for the above meeting to he held on Wednesday and Thursday next: — FIRST DAY…

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Bowls

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 4

Since the pennant, match played at Grenfell on Wednesday last, when Forbes won easily, no big match has been played by the Forbes team. Play…

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Cricket

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 4

The following team will represent Forbes against Eugowra on Sunday next, for the Kelly Cup, on No. 1 ground. Play will start at 10 o'clock…

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Bowls Parkes V. Grenfell

Western Champion · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 6

Parkes and Grenfell teams met in a Pennant match, on the afternoon of Thursday last (Anniversary Day) the contest resulting in a win for the…

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Cricket Notes

Western Champion · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 16

Sheedy Cup competition will; be resumed next Sunday. The match between Grenfell Juniors and Parkes which was scheduled to…

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Trundle Races the Nominations

Western Champion · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 11

The following nominations have been received for the Summer meeting of the Trundle Jockey Club on Wednesday next:—…

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Fifield Races the Summer Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 1

Patron: Mr. P. Ward; President: Mr. W. Ticehurst; Vice-Presidents: Messrs. L. Pyne and G. Hutchings; Judge: Mr. T. Spence; Cleric of…

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Tottenham Races the Summer Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 12

The summer meeting of the Tottenham Jockey Club was held on Monday last. Following are the results of the various events:—…

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Cricket Chatter Resch Cup Match Parkes Well Beaten

Western Champion · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 16

In quest of the Resell Cup, Parkes journeyed to Forbes on Sunday, but returned home, without the trophy, defeated by, 195 runs…

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Cowra P. and & A. Races. Weights for First Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 2

Cowra expects to have another good race meeting when the P.A. and H. Club Summer Meeting will take place on the 8th and 9th February…

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Boxing

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 1

Arrangements are well in hand for the boxing match, to be held in the Rio Stadium on Friday evening, 10th inst., when G. Broad and S…

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Cricket Competition Cricket

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

The following team has been selected for Sunday next:— Cowra A. V. Darby’s Falls B., at Darby’s Falls: W. Field, F. Young,…

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