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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1928

3,817 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 191

Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

Tommy Uren, the ex-middleweight champion, who now lives in Orange, will reach Sydney to-day and put the finishing touches on his preparation for his match…

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Football. Rugby League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

Newcastle Rugby League annual report and balance-sheet for the season 1927 will be made available about the end of February. Nomination forms for the…

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Coursing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

Mr. W. Fraund announces coursing to be run next Saturday, as advertised…

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Speedway Coursing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

A programme of exceptional interest will be run at the mechanical hare coursing meeting of the Newcastle Coursing and Sporting Club, Limited,…

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Swimming Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

Record entries have been received for the gala, which will be held under the auspices of the Northern District Swimming Association to-day in the Ocean…

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Bowls. Champion Singles

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

The demi-semi and semi-finals of the association champion singles will be played on the Hamilton green this afternoon, commencing at 130. The final game will…

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Swimming. German Visitor's Records

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

Two records were broken by the champion German swimmer, Gustav Froclich, at the City Baths, Melbourne. He covered the 50 yards in 25 3-5sec, breaking…

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CYCLING Club Racing

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

Cessnock amateur cyclist held a mile road race on Maitland-road course this afternoon. There wore 20 starters. Results: W. Monan (170 yards), 1:…

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Boxing in Sydney. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

At Sydney Stadium to-night Bob Miller, of Ireland, outpointed Jack Pilkington, of America, in a fifteen rounds bout…

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French Lawn Tennis Team

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 12

The French Lawn Tennis team that is touring the world, has been with us for the greater part of this week, and leaves for Sydney by to-day's mail boat. They…

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Cricket. District Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

This afternoon's play will conclude the eighth series of matches under the district association. At the Sports Ground,…

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Easter Tournament Tamworth Golf Club

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 6

An attractive golf programme has been drawn up by the Tamworth Golf Club for its fifth open tournament, to he held from Wednesday to Monday,…

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Panthers Invade Cricket Field

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 7

Three panthers invaded a cricket field adjoining the Central Provinces Portland Cement Company's works at Kymore, India, two of the beasts being killed by the…

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Swift Injured Gray to Meet Robinson Stadium Boxing

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 2

It was originally intended that Togo Robinson would be opposed to Tommy Swift at the Newcastle Stadium to-night, but owing to Swift meeting with…

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District News Jesmond. Cricket Match

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 3

Jesmond Progress Association met the East Lambton Progress Association in a challenge cricket match on Jesmond Park on Anniversary Day. Jesmond…

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The Sun Stop Press Boolaroo Races

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

Youthful Handicap betting: 6/4 on Puivatta, 2 Lord Cralg, 4 Wilderness, Div: 15s, Won by a length and a half eight lengths. Time,…

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Bellbird Races Entries Close on

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 2

Entries for Bellbird Racing Club's two-day meeting, to be hold on Saturday, February 4, and Monday, February 6, close with Mr. C. C. Pearce…

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District Cricket Eighth Round Continued To-day's Play

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

The eight series of Newcastle district cricket competitions was continued this afternoon…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket. N.S.W. MAKES 533 Ponsford Goes Early. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

With the New South Wales score at seven wickets for 349 runs, the position was not unsatisfactory for Victoria when the Sheffield Shield cricket match was…

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"WINNERS" Waratahs Leave Happy Memories London Praise "The Most Popular Football Tour for a Long Time"

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

The Waratahs have succeeded in winning hearts as well as matches. They have made a wonderful impression in England. "The Waratahs leave behind the happiest memories of…

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