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New England · Sport

Sport, 1928

2,184 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 110

Struck by Cricket Ball Girl's Miraculous Escape

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 3

During the progress of the cricket match, Cowper v. Harwood, on Saturday last, Nesta Pulen, the 312-year- old daughter of Mr. Roc (Dugald)…

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Goat Races at Coo-ee Carnival Crowd Rush Grounds

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

Tremendous crowds endeavored to gain entrance to the sports ground on Saturday night when the Coo-ee City Carnival opened. The principal…

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Cricket

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

"Long Stop" writes:— Who is responsible for the postponement of the cricket fixtures on Saturday next, Just because the…

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The "RedTerror." Off to Tamworth for Four Months. Story of a Visit to the Races

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 7

At the Armidale Police Court on Saturday morning, Helton Laurence, on remand, was charged with having insufficient lawful visible means of…

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Test Cricket IN South Africa. M.C.C. All Out for 252. (Renter's Cable). Capetown

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

In the fifth test match, M.C.C. (England) v. South Africa, the former are all out for 282 (Tyldesley 100, Sutcliffe 51, Hammond 66). Nupen took…

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Cricket

Guyra Argus · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 5

Inverell defeated Glen Innes in the return match of the Juergens' Shield Competition by 15 runs, and consequently qualified to meet Guyra in the…

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Ben Lomond Tennis Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 3

On Friday night a grand ball under the auspices of the local tennis club was held, when about 40 couples spent an enjoyable time to very…

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Cricket Wednesday Competition Fixtures

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 4

The following fixtures have been arranged for the Wednesday cricket competition :-- February 15 Veterans v. High,…

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Bowls the Pennant Competition

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 1

Glen Innes will play its first game in the Pennant Competition this year on Wednesday next, February 15, 1928. The game will be played…

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Local and General News. Country Week Bowls

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 6

In the second stage of the Country Week Carnival Carter's rink defeated Nelson's (Armidale) rink by 17—16. HOTEL CHANGE…

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Motor Cycle Racing at Tingha

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 4

Eighteen riders competed in tho half-mile race held at Tingha yesterday by Inverell Motor Cycle Club. Several car loads of spectators…

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Sporting. Moorefield Races. Honan Wins Gold Cup

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 4

The £1000 and Gold Cup provided for the principal race at Moorefield on Saturday was won by Honan with Cadenza second and Killarney third…

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SPORT Cricket and Tennis Postponed

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 5

The inclement weather which prevailed on Saturday last interfered with the sporting fixtures which were to have eventuated in and around…

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Bowls

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 8

Final of the country singles championship was decided on Saturday morning, Lowe (Lithgow) defeating Fogo (Wallsend) by 31 to 24…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 8

Rain seriously interfered with Saturday's round of the local competitions. Only two matches were decided, and no details are to hand. 0…

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Ben Lomond Cricket

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 8

On Saturday evening last a team of cricketers came from Liengothlin and engaged the locals in a friendly match, which resulted in a draw…

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Boxing Sensation. Wife Smacks Victor's Face

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

Broken Hill.—The wife of a preliminary boxer, Joe Nigent, Caused a stir at the stadium on Saturday night. When, her husband was beaten, she…

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Cricket To-morrow's Game

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 5

The veterans will play the High School a competition match on the showground to-morrow afternoon. The game will commence at 2 o'clock…

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Goat Races Funny

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

When the proposed action of the Sydney police of prosecuting promoters of goat races was mentioned to Mr. E. R. Edwards, chief inspector of…

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Cricket. Rain Interferes with Saturday's Matches

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

Rain seriously interfered with the New England Association's competition matches on Saturday last. Only two games were completed. In the [?]…

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