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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1924

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Swimming. Newcastle Surf Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 8

Entries for the Newcastle surf carnival close to-day. Advices from Sydney state that a large contingent of surfers will be up for the carnival on the 16th—…

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Gresford Races

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 1

At the Gresford races on Saturday. Mr. A. Irwin's chestnut gelding, Odd Merv, won a double, starting odds-on in both events. H. Atkins's Special,…

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Boxing Great Contest Thompson v. Kemp

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 2

The brilliant "West Australian middle-weight champion. George Thompson, will provide the attraction next Saturday night at the Stadium. His opponent will…

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Yesterday's Racing Reflections On Results

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 5

The Armidale and New England jockey Club opened its three day meeting yesterday afternoon. The club has been very, unlucky of late, for it is only…

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On the Lawn At Armidale Races

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 8

In addition to those published in the, city final extra edition of "The Sun" yesterday, the following dresses were seen on the lawn at Armidale races…

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Day of Records Hobart Sport Athletic Championships HOBART

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 5

Weather conditions were perfect for the opening of the 14th biennial track and field games championships of Australia and…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

Arne Borg won the mile championship of Australia at Hobart by about 140 yards from Frank Beaurepaire, with Mess Christie third. The time was 22min…

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Golf. Waratah Golf Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

A bogey competition will be played on the Cockle Creek links to-morrow for trophy presented by Mr. E. G. Simpson…

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Boxing Local Talent Plea For "Prelim" Lads

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 8

I think that if the Newcastle Stadium were to stage more contests like the battle put up between the two featherweights. Jones and Griffiths…

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Over the Net Stockton Tennis Club

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

Stockton Club intends to affiliate with the N.D.L.T.A. for the winter competitions, and has bright prospects for a good A grade team in addition to a B…

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Maitland Races Entries For February 16

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

The following entries have been received for the Maitland races on Saturday. February 16:— The Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—…

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Winners Wanted By Prophetic Punters Newcastle Races Ideas

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 6

Below is the first section of Sporty Sports' ideas of the winners of the Flying, Welter, and Juvelle Races tomorrow. The second section will be…

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Moorefield Races Selections For To-morrow SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 5

Numerous acceptances have left a characteristic programme to be drawn for Saturday's Moorefield races, with a couple each of kogarahs, Nurseries, and…

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How to Play Tennis Dr. Barbour's Advice Three Correct Strokes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

A lecture on tennis was given by Dr. E. P. Barbour on Wednesday afternoon in the parish hall at Stockton under the auspices of St. Paul's Tennis Club,…

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Points for Punters Study the Racing Closely Pitfalls for the Unwary

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 6

In this series of articles on horse-racing and betting. "Beauford"—[?] authority of wide and matured experience—tells of the main factors which enter into racing, a knowledge of which will help posters to solve the problem of picking winners…

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Armidale Races How City Handicap Was Won Zircon's Good Finish ARMIDALE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

In the City Handicap yesterday, from a great start, Eudorean and pompene appeared to be most prominent. As the field swept out of the…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

More than usual interest is being taken in the contest between George Thompson and Les Kemp, to take place at the Newcastle Stadium to-morrow night…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 6

The fight to-night at the Strand Stadium Cessnock, between Jacky Green and Garn Juno is attracting unusual Interest in all parts of the Maitland coalfield. A…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 11

The 50 yards handicap set down for Monday evening by the Surf Amateur Club has been postponed on account of an important council meeting of the…

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Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 11

In consequence of the majority of the Wallsend players being engaged in the country week carnival in Sydney, the matches fixed to be played by Wallsend…

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