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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1927

3,838 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 192

Hare Coursing Speedway Ground Sought

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 7

Last week Judge Swindell, accompanied by Mr. Jack Munro and an engineer visited Newcastle for the purpose of acquiring a ground to hold…

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Football Crowds and Traffic Congestion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 11

Besides motor expansion, city growth, and the lagging of road construction, the United States has another factor which makes for traffic congestion—the big…

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BOXING Sydney v. Newcastle Bouts To-night's Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 2

The contests to be staged at the Newcastle Stadium to-night promise to be attractive and vimful. There will be three bouts, which will form…

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Tennis Carnival Country Matches Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 7

The finals of the men's and women's teams tennis matches were decided at the City courts this afternoon, in muggy weather. Binnalong won the men's team…

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Out for 12 MONTHS Melbourne Racing Incident MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 5

The V.R.C. stipendiary stewards today concluded their inquiries into the running of Rotater in the Trial at Caulfield last Saturday. They decided…

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Armidale Races Entries for Main Events ARMIDALE

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 2

Following are nominations for the principal events at the Armidale and New England Jockey Club's meeting on February 1, 3, and 3:—…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 10

The attraction at the Newcastle Stadium to-night will be another Newcastle v. Sydney fixture, at which three boxers from this city will be opposed to three…

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Aquatics. Elmbank Sports Regatta

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 8

The annual regatta promoted by the Elmbank Sports, to be held over the North Stockton course next Wednesday (Anniversary Day), promises to be a success…

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Lawn Tennis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 5

At a meeting of the council of the Lawn Tennis Association, it was agreed, in view of the readmission of Germany to the International Federation, to…

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Boxing Control. Proposed Commission SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 7

A move to establish a board of control for boxing has taken definite shape. A. deputation of those anxious for its creation will place…

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English Football LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 1

Bramley defeated Huddersfield at Rugby League football to-day by 19 points to 15…

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BOXING Newcastle v. Sydney Good Night's Sport

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 3

Followers of boxing in Newcastle were treated to a good night's sport at the Stadium last night, when a Newcastle v. Sydney programme was…

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Alleged "Ring In" Coursing Man in Court Conspiracy Charge Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 7

That a coursing dog was "rung in" at Bathurst counting meeting on August 20 and 21 under the name of "Fool's Day," was the allegation made…

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War and Football Soccer Club's Trouble LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 1

The departure of marines for China has caused consternation among Chatham football enthusiasts…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 8

The contest between Cook and Hanneberry, which is to take place at the Sports Ground on Wednesday evening, is being looked forward to with general…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 5

The Northern District Amateur, Swimming Association has allotted the 220 yards Northern District Championship to the carnival at Taree on Anniversary…

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Maitland Coursing Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 8

Good progress has been made by the Maitland Coursing "Club, which has decided to hold its opening meeting a Easter. The work of constructing the…

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TENNIS District Handicaps

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 3

District tennis handicap events will be resumed to-morrow. Fixtures were published in last Wednesday's issue of "The Newcastle Sun."…

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BOXING June v. Radford To-morrow's Contests

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 2

A contest that is creating more than the usual interest in boxing circles has been arranged to take place at Newcastle Stadium to-morrow night. The…

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In Surf and Baths Forthcoming Club Carnivals Swimming Notes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 8

The Northern District Amateur Swimming Association has allotted the [?] yards northern district championship to the carnival at Tarce on Anniversary Day. The carnival is being conducted by the Tarce Amateur Swimming Club, and will be held at Shallow Island, near Tarce. Entries…

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