Cessnock Races Entries for January 9
The following entries have been received for Cessnock races on Saturday, January 9:— January Mile.—Builth, Miss Violet,…
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Sport, 1926
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Sheffield Shield Cricket. Victoria V. South Australia. Melbourne
The Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and South Australia was begun to-day in hot weather. The wicket was in perfect order. The attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Pace That Kills Are Races Too Short? English Opinion London, Friday Night
Lambton, the famous trainer, says that the British racehorse is deteriorating. The only remedy, he thinks, is to increase the number of long races…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Interstate Cricket N.S.W. V. New Zealand. Brown's Big Score. Sydney
The cricket match between New South Wales and New Zealand was commenced at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day, in beautiful weather…
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Owing to sickness, Archie Cowan is unable to box to-night, and his place in the Newcastle v. Sydney programme at the Newcastle Stadium will be taken by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sailing. Wangi Regatta
There were large crowds of visitors to Wangi throughout the holiday season which came to a close on Saturday, when the annual regatta was held. Condition…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Swimming. Cook's Hill Club
Cook's Hill Life Saving and Surf Club, the members of which were very successful at Nobbys Beach carnival on New Year's Day, will be fully…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →International Rugby Scotland Defeats France
The Colombes ground was paced to its capacity on Saturday, when Scotland and France met in a Rugby match. Drizzling rain was falling, and the ground…
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Although the Heddon Jockey Club was unfortunate in being alloted Saturday as one of its racing days after two meetings had been held during the week, there was…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Sweeping Changes England's Rugby Team LONDON
The Rugby Union, after the Rest had defeated England by 21 to 16 in the final prior to the match against Wales, on January 16, sensationally…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →BOXING Newcastle-Sydney Boots Local Lads' Success
As an indication of the popularity of his win on Now Year's Day, Harry Collins was cheered to the echo when he climbed through the ropes at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →CRICKET City and Suburban
Last Saturday Moore Park Juniors played Charlestown, City and Suburbun premiers, at Charlestown. The visitors went in first and made…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Improving Racing Effect of Shop Betting
For some time a number of turf enthusiasts have stated that the racing game is going off. They complained that very little money is in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →BOWLS Newcastle South v. Lowlands Week-end Games
The return rink game between Newcastle South and Lowrance was a strenuous fight. The rinks were:—Comins, Drinkwater, Engert, Gow…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Saturday's Cricket Queensland V. Newcastle
The match between Queensland State eleven and a Newcastle district team was continued at the Sports Ground on Saturday, Weather conditions were much more…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →English Football Wallace's Great Display LONDON
A. C. Wallace, in his last appearance as an International before his departure for Australia on January 16, gave a magnificent display of Rugby for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Red Rugbyites Football and Propaganda LONDON, Sunday Night
All the world is becoming a football field, but it has been left to the Soviet to discover that the game can be used as a means for advertising the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Interstate Cricket Victoria V. South Australia Melbourne
The Sheffield Shield cricket match between Victoria and South Australia was resumed yesterday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. There was an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cricket at Wembley Suggestion for Australians LONDON
Colonel F. S. aJckson, formerly captain of the English XI., discussing the possibility of closing the Wembley Stadium owing to the rates…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Amateur Status Is Suzanne Now a Tennis Professional? Mannequin Position How French Star Triumphed Over Poverty Obstacle
France is wondering whether the rule which prevents amateur tennis players from writing on tennis for payment will prevent a woman champion from earning her living as a mannequin in the display of tennis clothing…
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