Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1921

3,008 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 151

Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 3

A message from Wellington states that Mrs. J. Shand defeated Miss Walrond the Olympic representative, in the women's 100 yards swimming…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Boxing

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 2

Harry Lennard has something good for Cessnock next Friday night:— Cessnock night fans are in for a flstictreat when Dave Wall and Jack Darcy…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boxing in Melbourne Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 6

At the Athletic Pavilion in Melbourne to-night a splendid contest for the bantam championship of Victoria took place between Jimmy Semmens, 8st 6½lb, the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Great Cricket Figures of the Past

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 6

The Australian team which visited England in 1888, under the management of the late Mr. C. W. Beal, whose death occured on Saturday. From left to right the players are:—Front row: G. J. Bonnor, C.T.B Turner, P.S. MacDonnell Captain). G. H. S. Trott, and A. C. Bannerman Back row: J. J. Ferris, A. H. Jarvis, J. Worrall, C. W. Beat manager), J. MeC. Bluckham, and J. Edward . S. P. Jones was also a member of the side, but he was not present when the photograph was taken…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 3

On Saturday, at the Imperial Stadium, Tommy Buxton and Bert Kilbrain, the Sydney welter, will meet in a 20-rounds contest. Irish O'Grady will meet…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 10

The Premier Amateur Club will conducted a 50 yards handicap for the Joe Morris trophy at the ocean baths to-night. All members of the committee are…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 10

At Hamilton yesterday a splendid game was played between a rink of tailors and printers, resulting in a win for the former by 28 points to 23. For…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Football

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Northern District British Footbool Association will be held in the Trades Hall on Saturday night. The election of officers will take…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

A Boxing Agreement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 7

It is announced that the legal action against Joe Beckett by Bernard Mortimer, the former's manager and trainer, claiming £3904, has been settled in a…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Boxing in New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 7

A New York telegram reports that Jack Britton successfully defended the welterweight title in a 15-round bout against Kid Lewis. The judges gave…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

BOXING Buxton v. Kilrain

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 2

From the Imperial publicity man:— A splendid contest can be expected on Saturday night when Maitland's idol Tommy Buxton will meet the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Racing Budget Meetings to Come

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 2

Feb. 12.—Wallsend. Feb. 15—Gosford. Feb. 16.—Quirindi Feb. 17.—Quirindi…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 10

Dave Wall and Jack Darcy will meet again at the Strand Stadium on Friday night, under Joe Shakespeare's management. Packy McFarlane, of Newcastle,…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 3

During January the Randwick Municipal Council derived a revenue of £836 4s 5d from the surf sheds at Coogee, which was £266 8s 3d in excess of the revenue for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Racing Budget Newmarket Postponed Meetings to Come

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 2

Feb. 12.—Wallsend. Feb. 15.—Gosford. Feb. 16.—Quirindi, Feb. 17.—Quirindi…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Cloud on Racing Track Work Curtailed MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 5

The information that the embargo on racing is to continue, had the effect of causing a diminution in track work thin morning. The Thursday…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 3

The £300 tournament at the Castle Stadium, promoted by Mr. W. A. Bay, has been abandoned. Last night, when the tournament was to have been continued,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 3

A world's record was equalled and an Australian one broken at the Australian championship swimming carnival at Hobart on Wednesday night. In…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 3

A special general meeting of members of the City Club will be held at the clubhouse on Tuesday night next, when the matter of lighting the green for night…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

SAILING Toronto Club's Regatta

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 8

Toronto Sailing Club's annual regatta, to be held on Easter Saturday and Monday, promises to attain its usual success, and is attracting…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →