White Cricket Balls
The proposal that a white ball should be used in cricket was not favoured by leading Victorian cricketers and Melbourne oculists. The suggestion emanated…
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Sport, 1937
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Vacation Cricket Finalists
Hamilton (top) and Waratah-Mayfield teams, which after a strenuous competition reached the final of the school vacation competition, in progress at Wickham Oval. Yesterday these teams played bright cricket. They will continue the match to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →£1029 Taken at Open-air Boxing Sydney
The complete takings for the boxing contest at the Sydney Sports Ground last night totalled £1029/4/10. Further fights will be held at the some ground…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Cricket District Programme for
Umpires for Saturday's matches in the Newcastle District Cricket Association's fixtures are— First grade: Stockton v. Hamilton,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Greyhound Racing at Maitland Flying Innis Scores
Flying Innis avenged his defeat in the Maitland Stake at the previous meeting by a comfortable win in that event at last night's meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Boxing Newcastle Contests O'Hara and Smith to Meet
Reg. O'Hara, who meets Herb Smith in the main 10-round boxing contest at Newcastle Stadium next Saturday night, is a promising young boxer. A pupil of "Kid" Rooney,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →District Tennis Competitions Progress Scores and Matches Pending
Results of matches played at Learmonth Park lost night were— Men's A Singles: Rodgers def. Risson, 8-6, 6-4; N. Shaw def. Harvey,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Hardcourt Tennis Rapid Growth in Sydney Sydney
Hardcourt tennis is still making steady progress in Sydney. In 1929 there were 11,582 registered players, and…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Sun Stop Press Newcastle Races Last Race
Encourage stakes:, Light Arch 1, Ohio 2, Flying Brigade 3. Betting: 3 Barney Google, 4 LIGHT ARCH, Flying Brigade, 5 Ohio, 6 Captain's…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cricket Decisive Test Australia's Strong Bid a Team of Strength
THE ADELAIDE OVAL, according to its curator, will be ready for a fine match, with which to decide if the Test series is virtually ended, or is to live again…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Perry's Ranking 10 Best Tennis Players Quist Placed Third Buffalo, January 20
The following is a list of what I consider to be the 10 greatest tennis players of the year, all of whom I have played against—(1) G. von Cramm, (2) J. D…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bowler's Opposition Use of White Ball in Cricket LONDON, January 19
The plan submitted by the Hon. B. J. Lyttleton, captain of Worcestershire County Cricket Club, for the use of a white ball, is creating as much opposition…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →School Cricket in Good Position Hamilton's Handy Lead Vacation Competition Final
Hamilton is in a fair position against Waratah-Mayfield in the school vacation competition final which is in progress at Wickham Oval. Hamilton made…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Athletics the Championships Arrangements for
The Northern District Management Board of the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association will hold its championships on Saturday at No. 4 Sports…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Dog Racing
Cessnock Show and Sports Club announces a meeting for Saturday and Monday, January 30 and February 1. There will be races for all class of dogs,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →City and Suburban Cricket
The team to represent the City and Suburban Association in the game against the N.S.W. junior team at No. 2 Sports…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Football Coach Goes to Sydney
Laurie Ward, captain and coach of Morpeth-East Maitland League Club for the past three seasons, has been notified of his transfer to Crows Nest…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Day Tennis Titles Five Finals for Decision
The draw for District Park to-morrow in the day championships includes five finals and the semi-final of the men's…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Golf Ferrier's Visit To Play at Steel Works
J. Ferrier, the international amateur golfer, will visit Newcastle on Sunday to play in a four-ball exhibition game at the Steel Works Golf Club's links at…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Boxing Contract Signed Leto to Meet Carroll Sydney Match Arranged New York, January 20
Jimmy Leto, recognised in four States as the leading contender for the world lightweight title, has signed to meet Jack Carroll in Sydney on April 17…
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