Racing Breaches Association to Enforce Rules Speedway Notes
The necessity for stricter steward ship at Newcastle in regard to infringements of racing rules and their probable harmful consequences, as…
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Sport, 1927
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Motors for Grace and Pace at Racing Speed Testing Motor Tyres
While no car has yet attained a speed of 200 m.p.h., tyres have, nevertheless, been tested at that speed. In a specially constructed shed at the…
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Forty rounds of fighting will be staged to-morrow night at the "Stadium in connection with the Sydney v. Newcastle contests. Jack Roberts will meet Al…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Poaching Players English Cricket Methods Attacked W. P. McELHONE'S VIEWS If We Pay to See Melba Why Not to See Ponsford?
In an interview given to the London "Evening News,: the president of the N.S.W. Cricket Association (Mr. W. P. McElbone) condemned the "poaching" of Australian cricketers by English clubs…
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A course for a £20 stake will be run at the Hexham grounds on Saturday next…
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Mr. Les Baker, the well-known tennis player, who ranks fifth on the list of the State's numerous votaries of the game, has joined the staff of Mick…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Swimming. Tramway Carnival
The inter-depot race at the Waverley branch of the Tramway Amateur Swimming Club's Carnival at Bronte baths yesterday was won by the Hogan, of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tennis Championship Melbourne
In the tennis championship matches to-day, Hawkes and Miss Boyd defeated Willard and Miss Anthony, 6-1, 6-3…
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A general meeting of members of Newcastle District Cricket Club will be held in the Chamber of Commerce Watt-street, this evening…
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The contests set down for decision at Newcastle Stadium to-night promise to be the best that have been staged since the arrival of Mr. Mike…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cricket, Bonus Jackson's Disapproval LONDON
Colonel F. S. Jackson, a former English captain and now Governor-designate of Bengal, in an interview, said: "The bonus to Test player is an open…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Amended Gaming Act Extra Racing Days. Sydney
The committee appointed by the Parliamentary Labour Party caucus to assist Mr. Lazzarini, the Chief Secretary, in drawing up an amending Gaming and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sporting News and Notes Turf Notes Wallsend Races Cessnock Cup Meeting
Entries for the race meeting to be held by Wallsend Jockey Club on Saturday, February 12, will close with the secretary of the club (Mr. E…
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At the Stadium to-night the 15-rounds contests between Jack Roberts and Al Moore, George Pringle and Dany O'Brien, and a ten-rounder., Frank M'Coy and…
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A meeting of members of Newcastle United Football Club will be held at the Trades Hall to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Swimming. Newcastle Surf Club
Newcastle Surf Swimming Club conducted a 200 yards handicap at the baths last night. The three heats were keenly contested, but the final was won in rather…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →BOWLS Stockton Club Teams
Stockton bowling team against Waratah, at Waratah, on Saturday, will be:— Bowen, Robertson, Taylor, Tennant; Pa Dalby, Carter, Fairless, Palmer;…
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At the Stadium to-night, Phil Bayes, 9st 1lb (America), outpointed Joe Gonsalves (Philippines), 8st 12lb, at the end of fifteen rounds…
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The Australian swimming championship was decided at Sandy Bay baths last night. For the first time a 100 yards Junior championship for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SWIMMING Newcastle Surf Carnival 17 Teams Entered
Entries for Newcastle Surf Club's carnival, to be held on Saturday week, closed yesterday. Although Sydney entries are not yet to hand, a telephone massage…
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