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Sport, 1927

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Boxing. COOK v PAYNE

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 January 1927 · page 5

At the Sydney Stadium on Monday night, George Cook, who recently returned to Australia after a tour abroad, met the American negro, "Tiger"…

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Bowls. Holiday Games. and Competition Matches

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 January 1927 · page 12

During the holidays Urn Armidale bowling green was a scene of animation, many bowlers being in attendance…

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Boxing London

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

At Blackfriars ring Len[?] Johnson outpointed Len Harvey in 20 rounds…

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Tennis Tournament

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 4

A very successful all day mixed doubles (sealed handicap) tournament, was conducted on the Town Club courts yesterday resulting in…

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Night Coursing May Start Next Year

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 4

It is probable that Sydney will see its first night coursing meeting next year. A number of prominent coursing enthusiasts, including Mr. Victor…

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"Rung In!" Pop's Pride Out for Five Years Northern Racing Sensation

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 4

"Pop's Pride," winner of the Station Handicap, at Deepwater on Saturday, has been declared by the stipendiary…

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Boxing. Grime Knocks Out Butcher

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 3

By defeating Eddie Butcher, the West Australian, at the Sydney Stadium last Saturday night, Billy Grime became a triple title holder. His…

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Inter-District Cricket. TAMWORTH v. Armidale. Turf Wicket Experiences

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 8

An interesting match was played on a turf wicket at Tamworth on Monday, between representative teams of the New England and Tamworth…

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Tennis Tournaments

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 4

Following are the results so far as play had proceeded on Monday last in the all day mixed doubles (waled handicap) tournament on the Town…

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Ben Lomond Tennis

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 7

On New Year's Day "Lorna Dona" defeated Ben Lomond on the public courts by 16 games. "Lynganvole" defeated "Lorna…

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Wellingrove News Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 3

During the holidays two matches were played on the local cricket ground, the visiting teams being the "Railway" from Glen Innes and a…

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Moorefield Races Final Acceptances Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 1

Following are the acceptances for Saturday:— MAIDEN HANDICAP. (First Division.)…

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Deepwater Races New Records Made Attendance of 2,500

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

The Deepwater Jockey Club's annual race meeting on Saturday and Monday last was a brilliant success. The function broke all previous…

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"Rung In." Pop's Pride Out for Five Years. Northern Racing Sensation

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

"Pop's Pride," winner of the Station Handicap at Deepwater on Saturday, has been declared by the stipendiary steward at Goondiwindi,…

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Fascination of Bowls

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 11

The famous, though apochryphal, story of Sir Francis Drake, finishing his game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe after he had been told that the…

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International Swimming Great Interest in Sydney SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 1

The interest being manifested in the swimming match between Takaishi (Japan) and "Boy" Charlton (Australia) at the Domain Baths…

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Maori Footballers Leave Rugby In France LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 1

Merrily singing "The Froth-blowers Anthem" and performing a farewell haka, the Maori football team set out from Euston station amid…

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Bowls. the Gold Buttons. An Interesting Game

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 11

On Wednesday afternoon, the holders of the gold buttons (Jackson, Jewell, Herron, and Jay) were challenged by Hawke, Chapman, Williams…

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Racing in Glen Innes Jockey Club's Improved Position New Committee Appointed

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Glen Innes Jockey Club was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night. If the attendance can't be taken as a…

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"Rung In!" Pop's Pride Out for 5 YEARS. Northern Racing Sensation

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 11

"Pop's Pride," winner of the Station handicap at Deepwater on New Years' Day, has been declared by the stipendairy steward at Goondiwindi,…

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