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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1923

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Bowls Senders' Shield Final of Pennant

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 8

Before the final for the inter-association pennant is played it has been suggested sat a test match should be played between Maitland and Lowlands, the…

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Won Two Races in Three Days

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 2

FINAL EXTRA. (Larino, Imp.—Extra Special) who won the mile race at Singleton last Saturday, and the New Year's Gift Handicap at Newcastle on Monday. He is in great condition—a credit to his trainer, S. S. Martin…

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Moorefield Races Selections for To-morrow SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 3

Commencing at 1.30 p.m. eight events are to be brought off at the seaside course to-morrow. The secretary. General Lamrock, reports the…

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England's Narrow Win Sensational Cricket Test Match Finish Play at Capetown CAPETOWN

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 1

England won the second test match at Newlands ground today by one wicket, in sensational circumstances…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 3

On Saturday night at the Imperial Stadium the contest between Quendreux and Tommy Hammond will take place. Both are hard figiere, and are said to be…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 10

Merewether Surf Club will hold their annual carnival on the Merewether beach this afternoon. Numerous entries have been received for the various events…

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Belmont Regatta on New Year's Day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 1

At Belmont, by Macquarie Lake, where everything is beautiful and blue, The millionaires the flappers take, the white-winged sailing boats to view. A punt that floated like a duck upon the placid waters, Was flagship for the galaxy of Neptune's lovely daughters…

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Heddon Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 6

The following are the entries received for Heddong-Greta races, to be held Saturday, next January 13:— Flying Handicap, six furlongs and 100…

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Cricket. District Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 10

Competitions in all grades will be advanced another stage to-day, when the seventh series of Hutchinson Shield games will be concluded…

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Boxing Cessnock Contests Local Boys' Chances

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 4

Two good battles, each of 20 rounds, will be staged at the Strand Stadium. Cessnock, next Friday night. In one bout, Walter Smith, the clever…

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Stop-press Singleton Races

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 6

In the Singleton Handicap Lord Orient was the quickest to move, but when the field was properly going he was in the rear. Passing…

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New South Wales Tennis Players

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 13

The representative lawn tennis lady players are at present engaged in the New Zealand annual tournament, and so far have given a good account of…

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At the Cricket Match

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 13

The experience was a naval one for the English cricket team, which was playing a match against the Canterbury team. The large crowd which had…

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Heddon Races Entries for

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 1

Entries follow for Heddon Greta races to be held next Saturday:—Flying Handicap, six furlongs and 100 yards.—Leisure Girl, Cupid's Kiss…

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Racing Wallsend Meeting Entries for January 20

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 6

Wallsend J.C. is calling for nominations for the meeting on Saturday, January 20. Entries for the following programme are due next Thursday…

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Lawton for the Rest English Rugby Trial LONDON, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 6

At the eleventh hour, Lawton, of Australia, was chosen as a three-quarter, to play with the Rest against England in the Rugby trial…

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Cricket Slow Play Sheffield Shield Match SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 5

The Sheffield Shield match between N.S.W. and South Australia was commenced at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day in hot weather…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 10

Sports, promoted by Mr. W. Puddy, will be held at Wangi on Anniversary Day. The Guarantee £5 Handicap, 100 yards, has been altered to £20…

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Lawn Tennis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 5

The United States Lawn Tennis Association has announced that the ranking American players' list does not include Australians, It being confined to…

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Boxing Hammond Retires Win for Quendreux

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 2

Fernand Quendreux 10.2 (Brisbane) defeated Tommy Hammond 9.11 (Sydney) in ten rounds at the Imperial Stadium on Saturday night…

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