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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1922

3,245 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 163

ABANDONED Queensland Cricket SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 1

Owing to the continued rain the cricket match between New South Wales and Queensland has been abandoned…

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International Rugby France V. SCOTLAND Match In Paris LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 1

The international Rugby football match between France and Scotland, at Paris, resulted in a draw, three points all…

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Halifax Surprise Fine Football 'Roos Always Masters

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

I was indeed surprised to learn that Hallfax put up such a poor show against the Roos. Knowing the strength of Hallfax and what they are capable of doing…

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Golf Caddies Quaint & Humorous Class One For the Judge

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

"Here's your sprat. You've won the bet. My bloke ILAS played before!" Thus one caddie boy to another at the conclusion of a round recently on…

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Lengthy Pony Card Fourteen Races Successful Lady Owners SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 5

A big programme will be carried out at Victoria Park to-morrow, commencing at 11 a.m. Selections:—Fourteen-two Maiden Handicap—…

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"The Sun's" Daily Sporting Record Racing Budget Pace Work Only Notes and Comments Northern Calendar

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

Jan. 6.—Tamworth entries (two days). Jan. 7.—Maitland races. Jan. 14.—Heddon races…

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Athletics. Johnson Defeats Burness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 3

Many persons were unable to gain admittance to the Imperial Stadium yesterday morning, so large was the demand for accommodation to witness the meeting…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 8

The Cook's Hill Surf Amateur Swimming Club will held a 150 yards Alf Bailey handicap at the Ocean Baths to-night, in conjunction with the Green Cup, the Koll…

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Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 8

The match arranged to be played to-day between Lowlands and East Maitland has been postponed until next Wednesday owing to the rain…

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Rugby Football. Defeat of Hunslet. by 19 Points to 10. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 5

The Australian Rugby League footballers played Hunslet yesterday in very windy weather, and defeated them by 19 points to 10…

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Singleton Racing Club

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

At the opening meeting of the Singleton Racine Club it was seen, with a crowded grandstand, that many people in the paddock were…

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Regatta on Saturday Hunter Club Plans Visiting Scullers Welcomed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

The Hunter River Sculling Club will hold its postponed regatta on Saturday next. To differ it to Anniversary Day would be to clash with a…

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Rugby Test English Selection LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 6

The Northern Union has chosen the following team for the final test:— Full back—Thomas (Huddersfield). Three-quarters—Owen (St…

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"The Sun's" Daily Sporting Record Racing Budget Maitland Course Many Improvements Northern Calendar

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

Jan. 6.— Tamworth entries (two days). Jan.— Maitland races. Jan. 14.— Heddon races…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 8

The announcements for Saturday night at the Imperial Stadium are Reg Mack v. V[?]. King (b[?]tains), 20 rounds, and Brown v. Moore, 10 rounds (featherweight…

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Sporty Sports What Have You Got in Your Head? £1 for an Idea It Costs You Nothing. Maitland Handicap at Maitland Races on Saturday Next

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

Everybody takes an interest in what everybody else knows about race-horses. In a multiplicity of ideas there is…

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Newcastle Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 3

The New Year's Day meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club, postponed owing to the rain from Monday last, was held yesterday in fine weather. There was a…

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Boxing Imperial Fixtures Good Bantamweights

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 2

Interest is being aroused in the Imperial Stadium match for next Saturday, when Reg Mack will meet Vic King. Mack has made great strides…

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Australian Cricket Tour. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 5

The Australian Board of Cricket Control met to-day. It was shown that the profits of the recent tour of England and South Africa…

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Prince Charming Capture of Rangoon Cheering Crowds At Races RANGOON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 6

The Prince of Wales declared, in replying to the toast of his health at the Pegu Club, that nowhere during his three tours had he met with a…

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