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New England · Sport

Sport, 1928

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Torrington Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

On Sunday lost Torrington played a cricket match against Marven and won on the first innings. Some fine hitting was shown for Torrington by…

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Cricket. Notes by "X."

Guyra Argus · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

The Guyra v. Inverell match was abandoned on Saturday on account of inclement weather, and will be played at Glen Innes on Saturday, 25th inst…

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Tennis Tenterfield Players for Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

It is suggested that teams of tennis players be sent representing the local association to either Glen Innes or Lismore, or both at Easter. Any…

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Big Cricket Australia in N.Z. Wellington. (N.z.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 1

The Australian Cricket Eleven, playing Nelson. (N.Z.) made a good start. Nelson batted first and made 161. Grimmett took seven for 64…

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For Golf

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

For golf, the jumper and jacket types are still favored, although in very warm climates the tailored shirting silk sports frock is rapidly…

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Cricket

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 8

The following will represent Waratahs v. Little Plain 13 at Little Plain to-morrow (Saturday):--Foley, Smith, Brooks, Whitby, Werner, Gilchrist,…

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Tennis. Sydney

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

Despite the fact that the championship courts were covered with a hugh tarpaulin, inspection this morning showed that the water had soaked in…

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Cricket Stories. "Struddy's" Memories

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

One summer evening about 35 years ago, the choir boys of Mitcham parish church were at cricket practice when one of the smallest trebles…

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Train Traffic Dislocated by Riverina Floods Ethics of Sport Australia Attacked. Tricks in Test Cricket. LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

A special contributor from Sydney slanders Australia in an article published in the "Sporting Chronicle" which is also issued in Manchester…

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Tennis

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 4

Jean Borotra, the visiting French tennis star, downed the Australian volt, Jack Crawford, in the International match at Ruchcutter's Bay on…

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Local and General News. BOWLS

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 6

In a match for the gold leaves on Wednesday, N. W. Chapman and A. Jay defeated C. K. Stewart and A. M'Donald (challengers) by 21 to 9…

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N.Z. CRICKET Australian Tail-enders Collapse Wellington, (N.z.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 1

In the match against Wellington, the tall of the Australian Eleven collapsed and the side was dismissed for 375, Woodfull being top scorer with…

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Caulfield Races

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

Many long priced horses have captured the rich Oakleigh Plate, but it remained for Saturday's winner, Euston, to establish a new record in that…

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Local and General Juorgen's Shield Cricket

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

The following players have been selected to represent Inverell District Cricket Association at Glen Innes on Saturday, 25th February v. Guyra in…

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BOWLS Country Week Carnival Glen Innes Reps.' Play

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Messrs. Howard, Schmidt and Hutton have returned from Sydney, where they competed in Country Week and spent a very enjoyable…

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Inverell Races 52 Horses Nominated

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

Following are the nominations for the first day of the Inverell races to be held on March 2nd and 3rd. Opening Handicap, 5 furlongs:…

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Cricket

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 2

At this stage of the Competition enthusiasts anticipated a close and interesting match between Black Mountain and Glenore last Saturday…

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Swimming Bankers Local Representative to Defend Title

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 4

The annual swimming carnival of the various staffs of the banks of New South Wales will be held at the Manly swimming baths to-night. The…

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Cricket

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 10

Fixtures in the local competitions for to-morrow (Saturday) comprise: 'A' grade: Uralla v. 'Federate,' at Tilbuster; Public Service and Banks…

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Sydney Boxing. McAlister Outpoints Green

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

At the Sydney Stadium, Billy McAlister, 8.3[?], outpointed Teddy Green, 8.23/4 thus retaining the Australian bantamweight title…

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