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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1921

3,008 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 151

Coursing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

A meeting of the Hexham Coursing Club will be held in the Automobile Club's rooms, Newcastle, to-night…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

The ninth series of the Raysmith Shield competition will be concluded to-day. The following were the scores when stumps were drawn last Saturday:—Lambton…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 10

Interest in Australian cricket, which slumped after the last test match, has been reviled here by the appearance on New Zealand soil of an Australian team,…

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Swimming. To-day's Championship Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

The programme for to-day's carnival at the Ocean Baths comprises 18 events, including four championships, ladies' race, interclub events, diving, and novelty…

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Cessnock Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

The Cessnock Jockey Club will cater for northern race goes this afternoon, with a six-event programme. The entries are good, and some interesting sport should'…

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What Is Cricket?

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 9

It is an accepted tradition that only the fairest of fair dealing can be regarded as "Cricket." This view has been strongly emphasised recently in…

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New Tennis Courts Opened To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 7

Newcastle Tennis Club open its courts for play this afternoon. A large number of guests and spectators were present. There are three courts,…

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Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, February 16. No Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 9

Bitter indignation Is expressed by the sporting fraternity at the action of the Victorian Government in not allowing racing trains. The consequent stoppage…

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The Young Idea Notes From the Schools School Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 3

Cook's Hill "A" grade defeated Adamstown at Centennial park yesterday by 16 runs on the first innings. Cook's Hill batted first (Weston 12),…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

The contest betwowen Billy James and Nutty Fairhall, set down for decision at the Strand Stadium, Cessnock, should draw a big crowd. Both are capable…

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Coursing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 6

The Hexham Coursing Club will bold their opening season in Elliot's paddock, Hexham, next Saturday as advertised…

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Swimming

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 5

A 50 yards' junior race, conducted by the Maitland District Swimming Club resulted: B. Crooks (3sec.), 1; G. Varley (4), 2; J. Bailey (6), 3, Time, 45sec…

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Cessnock Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 3

The attendance in the Paddock reserve at the Cessnock races On Saturday was above the average, and about the usual number for a back Saturday patronised…

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Rosehill Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 3

Rosehill races were held on Saturday, in the presence of a large attendance:—Results:—…

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Racing in England

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 5

In consequence of many already well-supported horses being under a cloud speculation on the Lincolnshire handicap, to be run on March 10, is irregular. Ugly…

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Saturday's Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 3

The ninth round of the first grade competition in connection with the Raysmith shield competition was concluded on Saturday afternoon…

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Maitland District. Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 6

Marist Brothers suffered defeat for the first time this season against Robins, on the showground on Saturday afternoon, in the A grade competition of the Hunter…

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Racing Budget Tamworth Weights Meetings to Come

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 8

March 1.—Tamworth. March 2.—Tamworth. March 5.—Boolaroo. March 8.—Wyong…

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Athletics. Baxter Defeats Pascoe

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 3

There was a fair attendance at the Castle Stadium on Saturday night, when the principal contest was between Paddy Pascoo (Brisbane) and Ern Baxter…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 7

The Newcastle Surf League Club will conduct a 100 yards handicap at the Baths to-night for a trophy donated by Mr. A. Green in conjunction with the Station cup…

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