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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1927

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The Sun Stop Press Moorefield Races

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 1

Moorefield [?] St. Enton 2. [?] 3. W.P. [?] Moorefield Handicap starters St…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket Victoria's Collapse N.S.W. Wins by Innings. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 5

After a remarkable day's cricket, New South Wales defeated Victoria by an innings and 253 runs in the Sheffield Shield contest at the Sydney Cricket Ground…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 7

Considerable interest is being taken in the Meades-Murray contest, to take place at the Newcastle Stadium to-night and as both men are said to be very fit, a…

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Rugby and Australasia

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 5

Speaking at the Rosslyn Park Football Club dinner, Mr. Baxter, the president of the Rugby Union, said: "South Africa, New Zealand and New South Wales are…

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Golf. Waratah Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 8

A bogey match was played at the Cookie Greek links on Saturday afternoon, The winning card was returned by W. E. Alexander with 7 down, and the runner-up…

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Newcastle Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 8

Newcastle races were held on Saturday, but the showery weather curly in the afternoon militated against the complete success of the meeting. There was only…

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Professional Tennis Profit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 5

It is reported from New York that Mr. Pyle has announced that Mlle. Lenglen, who, after three more engagements in the United States, will depart for France on…

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Boxing in Brisbane. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 5

At Brisbane Stadium last night Frank Austin (Newcastle), 10st 13lb, knocked out Ferdinand Blampain, 11st 3lb, in the first round of what was to…

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Cricket. District Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 7

The competitions arranged by the Newcastle District Cricket Association were again interfered with by rain Saturday. Since December 11 only one day's…

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BOXING Meades Beats Pearce Uninteresting Bout

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 7

After an uninteresting contest, Jack Meades 10.6 (Sydney) beat Jimmy Pearce 10.7 (Newcastle) on points, at Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night…

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Collapsed at Bowls Late Mr. Charles Winn SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 7

The death occurred at "Burlida" private hospital at Ashfield last night of ex-Alderman Charles Winn, who retired from the membership of the…

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Sporting Athletics. Newcastle Stadium

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 7

At the Newcastle Stadium, on Saturday night, Jack Meades, of Sydney, 10st 6lb, was awarded a points decision over Jimmy Peace, 10st 7lb, of Newcastle…

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South Bowls Team

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 8

Newcastle South bowls team will play Wickham, at South green, tonight South's rinks will be selected from thE following:—…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 3

Newcastle Waterside Workers had a day's outing on Sunday when they went to Toronto to play a cricket match against a team from the Rawson Hotel. An…

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Golf. Steel Works Associates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 3

The following were the best cards returned for a nine-hole stroke competition played on Monday: Mrs. F. Newbold, 60 (15) 45; Mrs. Colley, 71 (24) 47; Mrs…

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BOXING Newcastle v. Sydney To-morrow's Fixture

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 9

To-morrow night's big popular Newcastle v. Sydney events at the Stadium promise the best that has yet been staged. There will be two…

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TENNIS Hill Club's Meeting Officers Elected

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 10

The Newcastle Hill Tennis Club held its annual meeting last night Mr. A. J. Hamilton presided. The secretary's report dealt with…

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Tennis Star Ill New York

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 6

Vincent Richards, the U.S.A. tennis star, who recently joined the professional ranks, appears to have gallstones. He may have to undergo an…

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Gosford Races Entries for February 8

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 10

Following are the entries for the Gosford Racing Club's meeting next Tuesday:— Encourage Stakes, six furlongs.—…

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The Sun Stop Press Armidale Races

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 1

Cup first division. Won by [?] lengths, with half a length between second and third. Glovanni wa[?] last…

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