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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1928

3,817 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 191

Test Cricket in South Africa. Durban

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

The third test match between South Africa and the Marylebone Cricket Club team was continued this morning, when the Englishmen continued their…

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"Oui, Oui, Oui!" "Bounding" Borotra Arrives French Tennis Stars Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

A bundle of dynamic energy in a plum-colored sac suit! A bustling effervescent personality who radiates good humor…

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Interstate Yacht Races Won by New South Wales. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

The second beat of the interstate yacht races for the Sayouara Cup was decided to-day, the contestants being Norn (New South Wales) and Acrospire…

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COURSING Anniversary Day Races Hobart Park Opening

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 7

With all arrangements finalised for the opening coursing meeting at Hobart Park soccer ground, and with eight courses, including some of the best dogs in the…

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Swimming Gala

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 8

The annual gala of the Northern District Amateur Swimming Association will take place at the Ocean Baths on Saturday. Noel Ryan, the phenomenal Manly…

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Cessnock Electric Coursing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 8

The Cessnock Electric Coursing Association's double fixture, which will be held to-morrow and Saturday, at the Cessnock Sports Ground, promises to be a…

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Tennis

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 7

Further entries have been received for the members' tournament on the Hill courts to-morrow (Anniversary Day), but it will be necessary for each player to…

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Resignation Threat Coursing Men's Secretary

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

At a meeting of the Newcastle Greyhound Coursing Dog Owners and Trainers' Association last night the secretary (Mr. B. Hadley), submitted…

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Lawn Tennis Rules

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 6

Writing in the London "Daily Telegraph," Mr. Wallis Myers comments strongly on the now rule which debars amateurs from receiving money for…

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Selections for Maitland and A.J.C. Races, Cycling Handicaps, Holiday Cricket CRICKET John Bull Matches NEWCASTLE v. CESSNOCK

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

The fourth round of fixtures in the John Ball Shield competition will be played to-morrow, and the meeting of Newcastle and…

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Night Tennis Benefit Match

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

A match was held on Mr. Toohey's court at Jesmond on Monday night for the benefit of Mr. Selway. Alderman Notley, the Mayor of Lambton, performed…

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Swimming. B.h.p. Electrical Department Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

A 50 yards handicap was held at the Ocean Baths, conducted last night, in connection with the Heaton trophy, in conjunction with the J. Israel cup point…

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Newcastle Races Entries Close

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

The next race meeting to be held by the Newcastle Jockey Club has been arranged for Saturday, February 4. Entries for the fixture will close…

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Holiday Boxing Thirty-seven Rounds NEWCASTLE v. SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 7

Thirty-seven rounds of boxing between boys who are fighting their way for better matches, always provides great sport patrons of the…

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French Tennis Players Arrival in Sydney. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 7

The French tennis players, Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, and Christian Boussus, reached Sydney to-day from New Zealand by the steamer Marama. They…

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Test Cricket Africa v. England. Durban

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 7

The third test match between the Marylebone Club and South Africa was continued yesterday afternoon. Tyldesloy and Hammond continued the…

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"Great Sports" French Tennis Players Civic Reception Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 5

There are no finer sportsmen in the world than M. Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, and Christan Boussue, the members of the…

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Elmbank Sports Regatta

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 6

The regatta promoted by the Elmbank Sports, of Stockton, will be held over the lower course, near the Mitchell Ferry Wharf, to-day. On account of the…

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Swimming Gala

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 6

The Northern District Amateur Swimming Association's annual gala will be held in the Ocean Baths on Saturday…

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Speedway Coursing Trials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 8

Some excellent sport was seen at the greyhound trials with the mechanical hare held at the Speedway coursing ground. Hamilton, last night, under the…

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