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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1924

3,426 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 172

Interstate Cricket. New South Wales v. Victoria. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 5

The interstate match between New South Wales and Victoria was continued on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day, in delightful weather. The wicket was…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 3

Mr. S. Johnson has opened physical culture, boxing and massage rooms at 49-51 Scott-street, Newcastle. There was a representative gathering of citizens…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 4

The Premier Amateur Swimming Club will conduct 100 yards R. Rundle handicap, in conjunction with Thal-berg No. 3 point score and Lyall Cup,…

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Bowls. Hamilton Wednesday Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 4

The following dates have been allotted to clubs entering for the Hamilton Wednesday competition for a silver cup donated by Mr. Andrew Sneddon,…

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Boxing Stone's Troubles New Zealand Experiences

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 2

Hurry Stone writes from New Zealand as follows:— The boxing game here is very slow just now. There are no boys to box,…

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The Sun Stop-press Melbourne Cricket Victoria, 8 for 244. Kurri Court

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 6

Joshua Jenkins, power house attendant, residing at Kurri deposed at Kurri court that he saw William Brown to strike…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 4

At the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday, the heavyweight champion of Australia, Blackie Miller meets the latest contender for the title, Archie…

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Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 3

The following will represent Kurri Kurri. A pennant against Singleton, on Kurri Kurri green on Saturday next:—Rac, Arundale, Pounder, Allomes,…

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Tennis Dispute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 5

The "Daily Express" states that no unpleasant incident occurred at Cannes in the final of the ladies' doubles. Mdile, Lenglen and Miss Ryan were…

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Singleton Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 3

The Singleton Racing Club's meeting on the Whittingham course yesterday attracted a good attendance. The weather was fine and cloudy, although…

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Boxing Saturday's Contest Hamilton v. Miller

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 2

On Saturday night, at the Newcastle Stadium, there promises to be a good contest between two good heavyweights. The contestants are Archie Hamilton,…

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Swimming Contests Borg Breaks Records. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 5

The world's mile swimming record was shattered by Arne Borg, the Swedish champion, at the Domain Baths to-night. He covered the distance in 22min 34sec…

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Over the Net District Tennis Year's Activities

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 6

The representative attendance and the interest displayed at the annual meeting of the Newcastle District Tennis Association, hold…

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Sporting Record Racing Singleton Meeting Reflections On Results

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 2

The Singleton Racing Club held meeting yesterday. The inclement weather kept a large number of patrons away, but the fairly large crowd…

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Interstate Cricket New South Wales Beaten. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 4

The interstate cricket match was concluded at the Sydney Cricket Ground, this afternoon, Victoria winning by eight wickets and two runs The feature of the…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 3

Interest Is aroused over the heavy-weight contest between champion Blackie Miller and Archie Hamilton, to be decided at the Newcastle Stadium…

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Coursing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 4

The Cessnock-Bellbird Club will hold a meeting of club members on Sunday morning…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 4

There will be no handicap conducted by the Newcastle Surf Amateur Club on Saturday afternoon, on account of members taking part in the Manly Surf…

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Golf

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 4

A stroke competition will be played on the Cockle Creek links by Waratah Gulf Club members to-morrow. The rains have made the links in excellent…

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British Football. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 7

Soccer.—Matches in the Scottish Cup competition resulted as follows:—Hamilton 1 goal, King's Park 0; Hearts 3, Lanark 0; Boness 1, Bathgate 0; Buckie…

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