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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1921

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Bowls

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 2

The secret is out! Vide Armidale "Chronicle": Mr. Howarth's explanation of the circumstances under which he alleges that he…

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Boxing Contest

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.--Herman defeated Wilds in the seventeenth round. The referee stopped the fight…

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Tennis

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 2

The American Davis Cup team will play at Sydney on, January 21, 22 and 24, meeting Brooks, Patterson, O'Hara Wood and Heath in a…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Tennis Competition

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the country tennis competition Dubbo won the men's teams and the Pieton lady teams are in the final…

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Swimming. Half-mile Championship

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Heats of the halfmile swimming championship were decided yesterday. Lady Langer, America, defcated Longworth, and Beanrepaire beat Christie…

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Cricket

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 2
Also in The Kyogle Examiner

Oldfield has been added to the list of players selected for the English tour. He will be the first wicketkeeper…

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Vacational Swimming School. Fine Results

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 4

The vacational swimming school conducted by the Education Department at the Dude Pond, Lismore, has had very tine results. As stated previously Mr. W. J. E…

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Ballina Races

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 5

The meeting of Ballina Tuttersall's Club to-day promises to be very successful. With one exception all the horses nominated have put in an appearance. It is stated the track…

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Boxing. a Contest Postponed. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—Leviusky met with an accident in training, and the fight has been postponed for three weeks. Some seats at the Albert Hall are being sold for…

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To-day's Races. Murwillumbah Propty. Jockey Club

Tweed Daily · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 4

Given a fine day, this afternoon should see some really good racing on the above club's course at South Murwillumbah. An inspection of the course was made…

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Cricket. Team to Tour New Zealand. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 5

The following players have been selected to represent Australia during the tour of New Zealand: Ellis, Ironmonger, Lampard, Liddicutt, Ransford and…

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Boxing. Bantam Weight Championship. Prince of Wales at the Ringside. Referee Stops Fight. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 5

There was a record crowd at the Albert Hall, including the Prince of Wales, who had a great reception, the crowd rising and singing "For He's a Jolly…

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Swimming. State Championships

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY. Saturday.—The State swimming championships carnival in the Domain baths attracted a great gathering. The main sprint event, the 100 yards championship,…

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Boxing. Uren Defeated

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—At the Stadium last night Francis Charles was declared the winner over Tommy uren. There was a mild demonstration when the referee gave his…

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Boolaroo Races

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The following are the results of yesterday's Boolaroo races:—Maiden Handicap, 7 furlongs.—The Seprechaun, 8-10, 1; Bonnic Home, 8-10, 2;…

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Ballina Races

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

Owing to rain on Saturday the race meeting of Ballina Tattersall's Club was postponed until Wednesday next…

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Rosebery Races

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—At the Rosebery races results-were as follows:—Novice Handicap, furlongs.—First division: Alarm Girl, 7-8, 1; Polaris, 8-2, 2;…

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Cricket Notes

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

Displays such as those shown in the Tenterfield Tabulam-R.R.D.C. Association and be[?] City and Country representatives on Saturday week do a great deal toward…

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Albion Park Races

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

BRISBANE, Sunday.—The Albion Park races yesterday resulted:—Fourth Division, 5½ furlongs.—Scotch. Violet, 7-5, 1; Moirae, 8-1, 2; Tontina, 7-5, 3…

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