WALKED 144 MILES Football Enthusiast LONDON
Unable to pay his railway faro, a lame ex-serviceman named Halifax walked 144 miles to ace the cup tic at Northampton. He started on…
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Sport, 1924
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Country Tennis Semi-final Goulburn Leads Tamworth SYDNEY
When the country lawn tennis carnival was continued at the White City courts to-day. Interest centered in the semi-final of the men's teams matches…
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On Saturday night, at the Newcastle Stadium, the £250 tournament will take place, when 100 rounds will be decided. The draw will be published to-morrow…
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Newcastle Surf Amateur Club will conduct the W. H. Wheeler 150 yards handicap, in conjunction with the point score competition, at the Ocean Baths this…
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A visit to Newcastle by Mr. A. H. Moresby, who is now a resident of Queensland, was made the occasion on a reunion of former members of the…
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The decision of the International Rugby Board, discountenancing the presentation to players of mementoes of over £2 in value, has provided a solution or…
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It is reported from Paris that owing to heated arguments between members of the opposing Rugby teams at Toulon, the Commissioner of Police attempted to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Rugby Tour. London
The Rugby League has decided to restrict selections for the Australasian tour to United Kingdom players. The claims of the South Africans, Van…
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The successful lightweight apprentice, S. Davidson, who is attached to Ray Cashman's stable, rode three winners at the Tamworth races…
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Some Important recommendations were made by the County Cricket Advisory Committee this week, and now await confirmation by the M.C.C. To avoid…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Racing Elsie Worth Case Inquiry Into Appeal
On Saturday last Elsie Worth won the Final Handicap from Wirrah[?]. but in so doing it is alleged that she crossed the gelding. The connections…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Defeat Football Match Shock LONDON
Clement Cotton died of a seizure resulting from the shock of hearing that the Corinthian Soocer team had…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sporting Record Boxing Josephs v. H. UREN Attraction At Cessnock
There promises to be a great fight at Cessnock on Friday night. January 25, when Jack Josephs, the Welsh welter-weight, will be opposed to Havilah Urea,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sheffield Cricket. Some Trouble Arises. Sydney
Trouble has arisen between the New South Wales Cricket Association and the State Eleven who took the field against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield…
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The draw in connection with the £250 tournament, to take place at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday, is advertised to-day. Competitors must be at the…
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Alderman Colman complained at Wickham Council meeting last night about racing motor cars. The grievance was referred to the…
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Entries for the Maitland Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday, January 26, Anniversary Day. close with the secretary of the club, with Mr. G…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming Championships. Charlton Wins Again. Sydney
The outstanding features at to-night's New South Wales swimming championships carnival at the Domain Baths was the great success of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Association Football. Sydney
The Commonwealth Football Association, sitting in conference at the Sports Club to-day, decided to accept the offer of the Canadian authorities to send a…
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On Saturday the £250 tournament will take place at the Newcastle Stadium, when 15 contests are down for decision. The heats are from many parts of the…
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