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New England · Sport

Sport, 1926

1,856 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 93

Tennis

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 2

Armidale Tennis Club decided to conduct the annual carnival at Easter [?] April 2, 3 and 5 —when the following events will be…

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Racing at Caulfield

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 7

One of the easiest Futurity Stakes victories ever witnessed was accomplished by Mr. A, P. Wade's imported horse, Top Gallant, in winning that…

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Sporting Cricket

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 8

Local competitions were continued on Saturday in hot weather. After this week's games, the four teams leading in the A grade will fight…

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Sporting Cricket

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 2

N.S.W. members of the Australian cricket team for England are to leave Sydney on Feb. 25. They will join the others in Melbourne and be…

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Ben Lomond. Competition Cricket. Rifle-shooting

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 5

Oilers cricketers came to Ben Lomond on Saturday and engaged the local team in a competition match. Alter an interesting match Ben…

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Heavy Taxation Racing Clubs. Debit for the Year

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 7

That the principal racing clubs in the Newcastle district, like those of many country clubs, are feeling the strain, of heavy taxation is being…

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CRICKET. Glen Innes v. Dundee. Protest Lodged

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 5

With a margin of 11 runs Glen Innes defeated D[?] in the district Competition on Saturday. A protest has been lodged by…

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Big Tennis. Davis Cup. Australia Won't Be There. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 1

The Council of the Australian Lawn Tennis Association has decided that no Australian team will be sent to compete in this year's…

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Racing in Queensland

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 8

At the Toowoomba Turf Club's races last Saturday, Rossgraft (8.3) won the first division from Grotesque (9.) and Ship (8.9). Master…

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Boxing v. Dancing. Where the Difference Comes In. What Happened at a "Barn Dance."

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1926 · page 3

When a boxer enters the ring, he fully expects that sometime during the fight it is probable that his opponent will stand on his toe; but…

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Bowls

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 5

The feature of the bowling carnival which was continued yesgterday was the defeat of Gustatsen, holder of the single-handed bowles…

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Swimming Championships. Another New Zealand Victory. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 5

At the Women's Swimming Carnival in Sydney last night, Miss Ena Stockley (N.Z), won the 100 yards back-stroke championship, clipping…

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Swimming. Big Carnival at City Baths

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 6

The Armidale Swimming Olub condycted a most successful carnival at the Armidale City Baths en Thursday nighy. The attendance was very…

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V.r.c. Races

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 8

Fallowing are the final acceptors for the Newmarket Handicap, to be run to-day:—Top Gallant 10.2, The Night Patrol 9.l3, Heroi[?] 9.8, Bairn…

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Cricket. Australs v. DUNDEE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 4

The following will represent Australs v. Dundee at Dundee on Wednesday next. Cars leave School of Arts at 1 p.m. sharp :—Berry,…

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Weight and Size of Bowls. Decision Made

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 12

At the annual meeting of the Australian Bowling Association, at which Mr. John Spence (president) presided, the recommendations of the…

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Armidale Picnic Races. Weights for First Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 1

The following weights have been declared for the first day of the Armidale Picnic Race Club's meeting, to be held on March 3 and 4:…

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Golf

The Uralla Times · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

The local Club has suffered another big loss in the approaching departure of Mr and Mrs Laws. Both have done a great deal for the…

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Cricket

The Uralla Times · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

Uralla B will play College on farmer wicket next Saturday. Team: Baurmgartner (3), W. Crapp, Scott, Manuel, Tolley, Stan Crapp, Scaik…

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Entertained by Golf Club

The Uralla Times · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

Mr and Mrs Laws were yesterday entertained by the Uralla Golf Club ami presented with a teapot and entree dish, which are to be suitably…

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