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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1921

3,008 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 151

Maitland Swimming

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

Mr. Tipper, hon, secretary of the Maitland District Swimming Club, is anxious to stimulate interest in natation and life-saving methods in that…

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Swimming Surf Carnivals

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

General efficiency on the part of all competitors was a feature of the Stockton and Cook's Hill surf carnivals, held last Saturday and Wednesday,…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

A team of members of the Toronto Cricket Club journeyed to Morisset on Anniversary Day and played the staff of the Mental Hospital. Morisset. A keen and enjoyable game…

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BOXING Wall v. Stanley

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 6

Jim Armstrong, the popular Wallsend promoter, has come back into the game with a flourish. He has secured Dave Wall and Len Stanley for…

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Newcastle Races

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

The following entries have been received for the Newcastle races, to be held on Saturday, February 6:— The Flying Handicap, six furlongs…

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Racing Benefits Armidale Split Hospital or Secretary? ARMIDALE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

At a meeting of the committee or the Armidale Jockey Club a few days ago It was suggested that the third day of the annual race meeting, hither to…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

At the A.N.A. sports in Brisbane on Anniversary Day G. Anderson threw a javelin 134ft 4in. creating a world's record. Dave Wall and Lott Stanley arrived in…

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Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 5

In connection with the refusal of the Victorian Association to receive the entries of twelve members of the Melbourne Club for the singles championship on…

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Cessnock Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 5

Good entries have been received for the Cessnock races which are to be held to-day, and with fine weather there should be a large attendance. The special…

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The Cricket Boom

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 3

For several weeks we have been immerses in cricket, and all that appertains to the king of sports. No doubt the pent up feelings that were kept in…

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Racing Budget Meeting to Come

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

Feb. 12.—Wallsend. Feb.5.—newcastle. Backers of Salary in the Anniversary Handicap at Handicap on…

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In Self-defence Crookwell Case Altercation at Races GOULBURN

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 5

Ernest Alfred Eldridge, who was in November last committed for trial on charge of murder, which was afterwards reduced to one of feloniously…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 5

Cec (Tibby) Watson and Billy James should provide a good 20 rounds' contest at the Castle Stadium, Cook's Hill, to-night. Watson held the bantamweight…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 7

The Premier Amateur Club conducted a 100 yards handicap for the Pearce trophy at the Ocean Baths on Saturday. There were 26 starters. A great race in the…

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Cessnock Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 3

Cloudy and threatening weather prevailed for the Cessnock races on Saturday afternoon until ten minutes before the last race, when there was a heavy shower, and…

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Racing Budget Meetings to Come

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

Feb. 12—Wallsend. Feb. 8— Newscastle There was an excellent attendance at the Cossnock races on saturday,…

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DRIFTING Skiff Races Abandoned

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 2

The general handicap of the Port Hunter Sailing Skin Club on Saturday afternoon resolved itself into a drifting race, owing to the absence of any…

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Saturday's Cricket District Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 7

Showery weather conditions prevailed on Saturday for the commencement of the second round of the Raysmith Shield competition. Three matches were played,…

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Athletics. Evans Beats Dupre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 3

Digger Evans, 9st 2lb. had little difficulty in accounting for Andre Dupre, 8st 13lb, the French boxer, at Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. The Australian's…

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Football

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 3

The annual meeting of Hamilton Soccer Club will be held at the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday night. Adamstown Rosebuds will hold their…

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