Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Murray · Sport

Sport, 1920

861 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 44

St. Patrick's Day Races

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

On Wednesday next, 17th March, a race meeting to celebrate St. Patrick's Day will be held on the Tocumwal course, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Deniliquin Athletic Club

The Independent · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Deniliquin Athletic Club was held at the School of Arts on Monday evening, when there were, present Messrs M. Wyse, G. Guy, L. F…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Swimming

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 5

The High School swimming carnival will take place in the municipal enclosed baths at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18. An attractive programme is assured…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Tennis. St. Matthew's Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 5

The official opening of the above club's courts for the season will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock. All intending members and their friends are cordially…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Boxing. Burns Seeks a "White Hope." London, March 10

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 5

Tommy Burns, formerly the world's champion heavyweight boxer, is scouring the country for youngsters of 20, weighing 13st. or thereabouts, in order to train…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Deniliquin Athletic Gab

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the above club was held on Monday evening at the School of Arts. Messrs M. Wyse (president), Probert, Guy, Lawrence,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tennis. Victoria Beats South Australia

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Saturday. Victoria beat South Australia today by 11 rubbers to 10…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Boxing. Edwards Goes to England. New, York, March 9

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

Llew Fdwards, the lightweight champion of Australia, who was knocked out by Ritchie Mitchell recently, leaves for England on Saturday. He promises to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Athletics Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

At the Victoria Amateur Athletic championship decided to-day Gale (University) won the 100 Yards Championship, from Spencer and McClelland. Gale was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cricket. Rutherglen District Association

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 3

Owing to Wahgunyah not fulfilling their engagement with Chiltern on Saturday last gives Chiltern the advantage of being…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Racing

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 3

The last meeting of the Hay Jockey Club showed a profit of £92 2s 11d of which £82 13s 11d was banded over to the Hay Hospital. It was decided by…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

FOOTBALL. LONDON,March 13

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 4

In the Rugby matches at Cardiff, Wales 28 defeated Ireland 4. ~ In Association football at Glasgow, Scotland 3, defeated Ireland, nil…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sporting. Football. North Albury Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 4

The general meeting of the above club held in the Mechanics' last night, when there were about 20 present. Mr. E. Bunton occupied the chair. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Junior Cricket. Balranald v. Nyah

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 2

On Wednesday last, a team from the Balranald Boys' Cricket Clubs journeyed to Nyah by motor and placed a match with a team from the Nyah Boys' Club…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

St. Patrick's Day Races

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

Arrangements are well in hand for the annual races of the Jerilderie St. Patrick's Day Race Club, on Tuesday next, 23rd March…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sporting. Boxing. Vic. Rowe Accepts Dunstan's Challenge

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 4

Lovers of the fistic art will be pleased to hear that the one-time Riverina champion, vic.Rowe, has accepted the challenge of Seaman Jack Dunstan. The only…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Finley Races to-morrow (Friday)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

In "The Pretender" a western comedy-drama to be shown at Brett's Pictures on Saturday night, smiling Bill Desmond appears as a happy go lucky cowboy who…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mr.storey and the Races

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

Interviewed regarding the controversy between Messrs Holman and Storey concering the latter's enjoyment of a ride in a State motor car to the races. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Races at Tocumwal. Handicap Won by [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the [?] St. [?] Day Race Club was held yesterday and was well attended The [?] were as…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Golf Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above club will be hold this (Friday) evening at the Globe Hotel at 8 o'clock…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →