Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1925

3,645 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 67 of 183

BOXING Walker Beats Lloyd Great Fight

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 2

The best heavyweight contest ever staged in Newcastle was witnessed at the Stadium on Saturday night, when Wally Walker, Newcastle, defeated…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Saturday's Football League Rules. Newcastle v. North Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 3

The first inter-district competition ever played in Newcastle, was commenced on Saturday, when North Sydney defeated Newcastle by 16 points to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Favorite Beaten French Racing Surprise Derby Candidate London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 1

Ptolemy II., the French crack colt, who is expected to run well in the English Derby, was defeated by Faraway in the French 2000 guineas. The…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sporting News and Notes By the Way Rugby League Inter-District Match North Sydney's Win

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 7

The opening match of the inter-district competition between Newcastle and North Sydney, played at the Sports Ground on Saturday, was a…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Athletics. Newcastle Stadium. Walker Defeats Lloyd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 7

The contest between Wally Walker, of Newcastle, and Albert Lloyd, of Melbourne, at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night, draw a large attendance,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wyong Football Inroads of Tennis WYONG

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 5

Only three clubs (Gosford, Erina, and Ourimbah) have entered for the first grade of the Wyong and Gosford District Rugby League competitions…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Rugby Union

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 3

A Wellington (N.Z.) message states that no members of the victorious All Black team, engaged in the British tour, have been selected to play in New South…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Tennis

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 2

Tennis was impossible last Saturday, owing to wet weather, All postponed fixtures will be played at the end of the second round…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Football. Soccer Code

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 3

There was plenty of excitement at Boolaroo on Saturday when Boolaroo and Minmi thirds met. The decisions of the referee, Mr. J. Bartley, frequently being…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Racing in Paris. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 3

The 2000 guineas (three years), 1 mile, was decided at Longschamps, yesterday. The event aroused enormous interest, owing to the presence of the French Derby…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

BOXING Evans v. Juno Fast Bout Expected

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 2

The contest between Digger Evans and Garn Juno, at Newcastle Stadium next Saturday night, should provide an interesting match, owing to the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

RACING No Fast Times Track Work

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 2

The No. 2 track and the course proper were open for fast work at Broadmeadow this morning. with the hurdles out 40 foot on the No. 2 track…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motor Racing Englishman Breaks Record LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 1

Gillett, the British motorist, beat the 24 hours' record at Paris, by covering 3137 kilometres, equivalent to an average speed of 130 miles on hour…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motor Speedway Newcastle Project Racing at Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 5

For some time past an energetic body of business men of Newcastle has been busy at work forming a syndicate for the purpose of building…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Soccer Football Players and Permits Clearing the Air

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 2

The S.M.B.F.A. transfer for G. Young has been endorsed by the N.D.B.F.A.. and he becomes eligible for the Newcastle competitions…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sport and "Sports" Protest by Ministers Sunday Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 6

Is a cricketer who practices his sport on Sunday a sport Alderman Shedden, of the Newcastle City Council, contends that he is…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Day of Centuries English Cricket Scores LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 1

In the county cricket competition to-day. Hobbs added another century to his record, with 109. Partridge 102, E. Tyldesley not out 110…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Alonzo Out Tennis Star's Accident Fractured Shoulder New York

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 1

Manuel Alonzo the leading member of the Spanish Davis Cup team, fractured his shoulder in an accident at Scranton (Pennsylvania)…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sporting News and Notes By the Way Rugby Union Saturday's Fixtures Toronto Heads Table

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 2

Considering the unsatisfactory weather conditions that existed on Saturday. some excellent football was displayed. Wanderers and Maitland had…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Prince Plays Golf Has Enjoyable Week-end Dance at Cabaret Capetown

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 1

In order to provide him with a rest at the end of his tour, the Prince of Wales's visit has been extended for a week. He will sail on July 29…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →