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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1923

2,907 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 146

Coursing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 3

At a meeting held at Mr. Britten's rooms, John-street, Singleton, it was decided to form a club under the rules of the National Coursing Association,…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 6

The Maitland Swimming Club held two events in the river at Walsh Park on Saturday afternoon. Results:— 50 yards handicap: H. Greedy, 12sec,…

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Golf Championship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 5

The Dunlop Rubber Company in offering £1000 a year for the next five years for a now open golf championship of the world…

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Swimming. Charlton's World Record

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 3

The first day of the swimming carnival was held at the Doman Baths, Sydney, on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a record crowd. The outstanding feature…

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Boxing in New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 5

Floyd Johnson defeated Bill Bronnan, receiving the decision on points after 15 rounds' boxing. It was one of the fastest heavyweight fights ever…

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Heddon Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the Heddon Jockey Club's race meeting on Saturday, when a programme of five events engaged attention. The racing was good…

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Boxing Poor Exhibition "Contest" Stopped

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

Referee Sol Marsden did not surprise anyone when he stopped between Waiter Chung (or Chun) and Jack Owens — to crown the former —…

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Swimming Marvel Boy Charlton's Records Australia's Young Hope

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 7

Australia has long looked for a swimmer of the stamp of Barney Kieran, who about 17 years ago startled the world by his wonderful turn of speed. It looks as if we…

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Saturday's Cricket. District Competitions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 3

The first series of matches in the second round of the Hutchinson Shield competition were commenced on Saturday. An unusual feature of the day's play was…

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Racing Into Form Challenge Runners Recent Performances SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 1

Seeing that Greenstead ran second in the A.J.C. Challenge Stakes last year with 10.8, it should not be beyond Wish Wynne to run prominently this year with…

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Athletics Jamito Defeats Uren

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 3

At the Sydney Stadium, on Saturday night, Salvino Jamito, 9st 61b, the husky Filipino, who has fought a large number of contests in Australia, wound up his…

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Boxing Straight Left Best Punch Forgotten

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 2

Week after week boxers are seen in the Imperial Stadium ring vainly attempting to knock-our their opponents. They are intent upon seeing…

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Rugby Storm Dominion Players International Chances LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 1

The storm in the Rugby world over the selection of Dominion players in international matches continues. cording to the "Evening News." it not…

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Hack Races Sport at Killingworth

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 4

Killingworth sports club held another hack meeting on Saturday. The attendance of horses and spectators was only fair, but the club succeeded in running…

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Another English Win Match at Natal Fender Bowls Well CAPETOWN

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 4

It is reported from Pletermaritz-burg that the Murylebone cricket team declared the innings closed with the score at 242 for six wickets in the…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 9

W. Harris and "Boy'" Charlton meet in Sydney to-night in the contest for 440 yards championship. Chariton is in the hands of Tommy Adrian, who in 1915…

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Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 9

Wickham team v. City, at City, on Wednesday.—Lecky, Hornby, W. Bennett, Hardyman: C. Hurn, Wilson, P. Moore, W. Shearman: Johnstone, R. Owens, C…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 9

Playing for Sylvania against Curring-bar, is the Sutherland Shire junior competition, Keith took twelve wickets for 11 runs…

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Boxing James Comes Back Training With Collins

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 2

Billy James has returned to the fold, and has placed himself in the hands of Fred Fitzsimmons, who is boxing instructor at Joo Ruggero's physical culture…

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Racing Turf Gossip Notes and Comments Northern Calendar

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 2

Thursday.—Cessnock entries. Boolaroo entries. Tamworth races. Saturday.—Wallsend races…

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