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New England · Sport

Sport, 1926

1,856 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 93

On the Ball. Football in Glen Innes. Why Not a Strong Competition ? Support of Community Sought

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 5

The executive of the Glen Innes Rugby Football-League is launching an effort to estate interest in football in Glen Innes,…

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Bowls. Pennant Matches. Tamworth v. Armidale

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 3

Twenty-four bowlers from Armidale—three A-grade rinks and three B-grade—visited Tamworth on Saturday last to take part in the…

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Cricket. New England Association. Competitions Continued

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 3

The competitions conducted by the New England Cricket Association were continued on Saturday. The outstanding performer with the bat…

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Ben Lomond Cricket

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 2

Glenore visited lien Lomond on Saturday lest, and after an interesting game the home team won by three wickets aud three runs. For…

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Cricket. Kentucky a V. West End

The Uralla Times · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 2

Kentucky batsmen were in merry mood on Saturday in their match against West End. In 85 minutes they hit up no less than 209 runs for…

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Vote of £50. Council and Tennis Court. Incorrect Procedure Alleged

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 5

The expenditure of £50 to assist in the construction of a tennis court in North Park was the subject of a prolonged…

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Bowls

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 12

Two Grafton touring rinks are due in Armidale to-morrow (Saturday). During the afternoon the following Armidale rinks will engage the…

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Sporting Cricket

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 2

College "A's" secured a four point win against High School "B's" in the under 14 competition, winning by an innings and 25 runs. Best…

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Armidale Cricket Spoilt by Christmas Vacation. Percentage Scoring Suggested

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 1

"The Christmas vacation is only spoiling cricket here. I believe all the country teams think the same as we do."…

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Cricket Association Meets K. Plains Get Owens. Complaints From Tilbuster

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 1

A meeting of the N.E. Cricket Association was held in the local Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Mr. D. C. Baillic presided over Messrs H…

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Rough on Cricket Secretaries "Pretty Dead Affairs." Return Visit to Singleton

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 2

In a letter read at this week's meeting of the N.E. Cricket Assn., the Single ton body stated Good Friday was quite suitable for the return risk from…

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Athletics

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 12

Dr. Alexander was, at last meeting of the ralla Sports Club, elected to the vacancy caused by Mr. Donoghue's resignation…

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Easter Tennis Carnival

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 4

The big Far Northern Tennis Carnival is to be held at Glen Innes at Easter, and everything points…

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Glen Innes Races

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 4

Mr. Reg M.Gee, secretary of the Glen Innes Jockey Club, has received advice that March 24 and 25 have seen allotted for a race meeting at…

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Test Cricket. England's "Finds." Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 6

Lord Harris, who has arrived from he West Indies, said that the West Indian tour produced two very fine players—Hammond, of Gloncestershire,…

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Big Cricket Scores. Sandford in Forn. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 6

The cricket mater, in Melbourne, between inter-State Banks' teams, was won by Victoria on the first innings by 125 runs. Sandford contributed 352,…

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Cricket. Meeting of New England Association. Return Match With Singleton

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 11

The New England Cricket Association met on Tuesday night. In the absence of the president (Mr. J. Cameron), the chair was occupied by…

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Northern Tennis. The "Examiner" Shield, Barnett Glass and Singles Championship Cups. Doubles Championship Trophies. Rules of Competition

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 5

A sub-committee appointed by the Glen Inner Lawn Tennis Club has drawn up the following rules for control of the Northern…

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Cricket

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 2
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On Saturday next the Barraba team will visit Warialda, when a good match is expected. On the 28th the local team will play at…

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