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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1921

3,008 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 61 of 151

Saturday's Football. Soccer Code. Adamstown v. West Wallsend No. 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 3

This Kerr Cup match was played at the Tramway Ground on Saturday. The teams were:— Adamstown.—Smith, goal: J. Doyle and…

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Football League Rules Cornish Shield Competition Central Again Downs Fast

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 2

The second series of matches in the Cornish shield at the Showground on Saturday. The attendance was a record for a…

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Cricket Critics What They Say Australia's Superiority LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 5

The special correspondent of "The Times" says in his summary of Saturday's play that England was outplayed. He bears tribute to the great…

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Athletics. Buxton Defeats Murphy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 3

The meeting between Tommy Buxton, Maitland, and Matt Murphy, Sydney, was the big attraction at the Imperial Stadium on Saturday night. The…

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Boxing

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 2

The Imperial publicity agents writes: At the Imperial next Saturday night the bill of fare is rather attractive, as Billy james, The local crack, will meet…

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The Golf Matches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 5

Kirkwood, when interviewed, frankly admitted he was disappointed at his defeat at Glencagles. "The Englishman was too good for me," he said. "His long…

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Football. Soccer Code

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 7

West Wallsend seniors lost their unbeaten record at Cessnock on Saturday. Rennix reappeared for Cessnock at centre half, Strang—who got three goals—going…

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Football for Ladies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 6

Sir,—Having seen the progress of this sport in Sydney, I think it would be a great boom here in Newcastle. Several girl friends I have met are of the same mind. If the Rugby…

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Stop-press Cosford Races

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 1

Winner's prices were 20 leango. S John Clare, 7 tp 1[?]on Sweet Marguerite 6/1 agst Clandra…

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Tennis Competition Sets Mick Simmons Cup

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 2

In the Mick Simmons Cup tennis competition, Hamilton 8 sets 19 games defeated Argeaton 0 sets, 22 games. Scores: Rodgers and Randell v…

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Football Soccer Code Lecture on the Rules

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 2

Harland's Hall, Holmesville, was packed to capacity last nights (Monday), when Mr. W. Scott attended to lecture to the clubs of that district on the…

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Racing Budget Notes and Comments Northern Calendar Saccharose in Brisbane

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 2

Saccharose has been taken in hand by W. Prosser, who has training quarters at Hendra, Brisbane. My Duke for Java…

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To-morrow's Racing Victoria Park Tips: The Best Performers SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 6

A dozen events will be decided at Victoria Park to-morrow. All the best A.J.C. performers are engaged and the first race will start at 11.30 a.m…

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Cheers and Indignation at the Test Match Spectacular Cricket Gregory Barracked London, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 5

There was a big crowd at the start to-day, but without Saturday's over crowding. The light was dull. A great cheer burst forth when…

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Englishmen's Determined Stand Cricket Up to Test Standard Confident Batsmen Hit Out Mailey Loses His Length London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 1

The sky was overcast, and a diagonal wind blew when the test match was resumed at Lord's at 11.30 this morning…

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Stockton Reserve Bowls and Tennis

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 6

The Stockton Bowling Club wrote Stockton Council last night stating that at a general meeting of the club it was decided to ask if it were…

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Golf

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 4

The second round of the Medal Handicap will be played by the Associates of the Waratah Golf Club this afternoon, play to start at half-past one o'clock…

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Tennis Club Dance

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 4

Members of the Wallsend and Platts[?]rg tennis Club arranged a dance in the Mechanics institute on Monday night, for the purpose of raising funds…

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Football for Ladies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 2

Sir,—Having read a "Sure Player's" remarks regarding football for ladies, I must say that I do not agree with the writer. I do not think it at all becoming…

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Racing in High-street

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 6

A resolution to the effect that no bicycle races be allowed in High-street was defeated after a lively discussion at the West Maitland Council. Mr…

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