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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1924

3,224 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 162

All Over a Cup of Tea Cricket Team Talks Strike. Collins and Association at Variance

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1924 · page 2

Because he found that refreshments had not been provided for his team at the tea adjournment in the match against South Australia on…

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Girl's Swimming Record

Northern Star · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Miss Claire Could-well (15), who is the North Bondi Club champion, won the half mile ladies' swimmine championship of New South Wales at…

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Tennis Methodist Club Tournament

Northern Star · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 2

For the Lismore Methodist Tennis Club's handicap tournament on Saturday the following handicaps have been allotted:—Ladies' doubles: Misses D. Hermann and…

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The Turf Lismore Racing Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 5

On Saturday next the Lismore Turf Club will open its race carnival. Every thing points to one of the greatest racing catnivals yet held on the rivers…

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Barraba Again Splendid Win in Team Matches Country Tennis Carnival

Northern Star · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The country tennis carnival was continued yesterday. The men's team matches were concluded, Barraba beating Tamworth in the final by five…

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Swimming. Championships

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

After his sensational victory in the 220 yards championship "Boy" Charlton was attacked by cramps in the shoulder. He suffered intense pain and…

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Bowls at Orange

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

At the recent "Back to Orange" week, Messrs. Lee and Lloyd, of the Murwillumbah Bowling Club, played into the semi-final of the pairs…

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Boxing Uren Wants Match

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Tommy Uren announces that he would like to box Sid Godfrey for £200 aside. He is prepared-to allow him 30 per cent. of the takings…

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To-morrow's Races

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 3

The South Murwillumbah Racing Club's meeting is to be held on the southside course to-morrow. The entries are numerous, and a good day's…

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Tennis a New Champion

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The Goulburn player, Aubrey Sieler, who won the country singles championship last year, was defeated by F. Kalms, of West…

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Night of Records N.s.w Swimming Championships

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Tommy Adrian, Charlton's trainer, after the race last night remarked: "As I said before the race, it all depended on Charlton having the look on…

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Cricket Eureka Defeats Goonellar[?]

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 5

Eureka defeated Goonellabah on the Goonellabah wicket by 45 on the first innings. Scores:—EUREKA, 1st innings.—W. Gallagher, b…

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Cricket. the Good Length Bowler

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 8

Dr. Poidevin in his admirable article in "The Sun" on the "Lost Art of Bowling," does not lay one bit too much emphasis on the value of length…

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The Turf Racing Carnival Yesterday Morning's Gallops

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 2

A large number of horses were seen out yesterday morning on the training tracks at Carlton Park in their trial gallops for the opening day of the Lismore Turf Club's…

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Sieler Beaten Surprise in Country Tennis Success of F. Kalms

Northern Star · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Goulburn player, Aubrey Sieler, who won the country singles championship last year, was defeated to-day by F. Kalms, of…

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From Cricket Field to Pulpit. Romance of the Studd Family

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1924 · page 7

The announceemnt that Mrs. C. T. Studd is shortly to visit Australia in the interests of the Heart of Africa Mission, touches a story of rare…

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Swimming

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 2

The outstanding feature at Wednesday night's New South Wales Swimming Championships Carnival at Sydney Domain Baths was the great…

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Bowls Kyogle Players

Northern Star · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 11

Arrangements are at present being made for three rinks of Kyogle bowlers to visit Grafton on Anniversary Day and play the Blue and Red pennant engagements for the…

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Cricket

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 19 January 1924 · page 2
Also in Tweed Daily

Kyogle defeated Cawongla on the first innings by 28 runs. Cawongla: v. Kyogle. J. Gray, c Bice Power 1S; Harry…

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