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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1921

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Lawn Tennis. International Contests

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—In the international tennis • contests yesterday Tilden beat Brookes, 6-1, 6-4.. Pattersbn beat Johnston, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Johnston and…

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Cricket. Metropolitan Competition

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—In the first grade cricket competition yesterday the results were as follows:—Paddington v. Central Cumberland.—Form…

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Cricket. Sensational Local Match

Tweed Daily · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

The match, Murwillumbah versus Eungella on Saturday, was brought to an abrupt termination soon after commencement by the heavy downpour…

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Football. England Defeats Wales. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

LONDON; Saturday.—under Rugby rules England defeated Wales by 18 to 3 at Twickenham…

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Boxing. a Points Decision. An Impatient Crowd. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 2

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night Francis Charles (of France) defeated Tommy Uren (Australia) on points. The decision met with a hostile…

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. Moorefield Races

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Moorefield races were held yesterday. The weather was dull but warm. There was a good attendance. Results were as follows:—…

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Inter-association Cricket. Richmond Defeats Clunes

Northern Star · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 7

The inclement weather on January 8th delayed the commencement of the match on the Recreation Ground between the Richmend River and Clunes Association…

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Big Tennis. Brilliant Games at the Albert Ground. American Team Engaged. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

Tennis enthusiasts had a feast at the Albert ground this afternoon, when the American tennis team concluded a match against Victoria. Brookes was opposed…

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Swimming School

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 2

The following figures show the results of the vacation swimming school which concluded last week. There was total enrolment of 141 boys and girls. The…

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Cricket

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 3

The Victorian school boys who attended the second Test match dubbed Gregory "Lofty." It was common to hear "Good on you, Lofty," called out. As…

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Carlton Park Races

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 5

The following omissions were made in the list of nominations for the Carnival meeting of the above club starting Saturday next:—Flying Handicap: Box Scat, Lawrence Mac,…

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Football with a Snake

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 7

Three, men were sleeping in a rent at Harrington during the holidays, when a black snake, [?] crawling over the legs of one sleeper, woke him. The awakened man…

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CRICKET. N.S.W. v. VICTORIA

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The following team has been selected to represent N.S.W. in the match against Victoria commencing in Sydney to-morrow week:—Collins, Mailey,…

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Local Cricket. Bilambil v. Tweed Heads

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 2

The following players will represent Bilambil Cricket Club against Tweed Heads at Tweed Heads on Saturday, 22nd January. E. Suter, J. Suter, G…

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CRICKET. N.S.W. Players to Meet Victoria. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 2

The following players will represent New South Wales in the match against Victoria to be played at Sydney next week: Collins, Mailey, Andrews,…

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Maclean Regatta

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 4

The principal events at Maclean regatta last Saturday resulted as follows:—Rowing —Stump outriggers, 1 mile: V. Kenny, seratch, 1; L. Davies, 3see., 2. C. Black…

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Gosford Races

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Gosford races today resulted:—Maiden Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Earl Palm, 7-7, 1; Oriental, 8-0, 2; Ackbar, 9-0, 3…

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Golf in the Rain

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 2

Casino still retains its reputation for sport. On Saturday afternoon last five ardent golfers were seen in the rain with an umbrella for shelter,…

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Cricket. Association Stands Out

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The N.S.W. Cricket Association has decided not to join in with the proposed Sporting Federation…

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Lawn Tennis. the Davis Cup. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 5

VANCOUVER, Monday.—A tennis team from India has issued a challenge to the American association for the Davis Cup. A challenge is also expected from Japan…

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