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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1925

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Tennis. Country Carnival

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

The country tennis carnival opened at the White City courts yesterday. Ninety-six teams participated in the teams' matches, and there were about…

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Cricket Sheffield Shield

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A. Punch (North Sydney), B. M. Salmon (S.C.E.G.S.), C. V. Morrissey (Singleton), and L. Gwynne (Manly), have been selected to complete the New…

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Football. All Blacks Depart

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

Cheering crowds gave a rousing fare-well to the All [?] from Victoria station, London, when they left for Paris on Monthly afternoon. The crowd…

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English Views. Cricket Riddle

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

Philip Trevor, writing in the "Daily Telegraph" says that never in the history of test cricket has there been such interest and excitement as that…

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Tennis Country Carnival Meerschaum Vale Successful

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The White City tennis courts presented an animated appearance to-day when the country tennis carnival began…

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Cricket Riddle (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

The "Evening Standard" says that one aspect of the test which is pausing discomfort is the repetition of the Sydney slamp, "It in a cricket riddle," says the…

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Cricket Crowds Some Psychological Points National Barometer

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 4

The only thing that counts now is test cricket. All other interests fade into nothingness when the chances of the opposing teams are being weighed. If you do not…

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Cricket. Second Test Match. Taylor's Brilliant Innings. Tate Deadly on Wearing Wicket

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 5

The wicket showed worn patches when the Australians resumed their innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday…

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Pope Says Boxing Is Best Sport

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 2

PARIS, Tuesday.--The correspondent of "Le Journal" in Rome says that the Pope has received Johnny Dundee, formerly…

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Epsom Races Yesterday's Results

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 2

TWO-YEAR-OLD, U furlongs.—Glorion 1, Lord Clive 2, Leucadian 3. Winner 9-2; two lengths. Time, 54½. OPEN HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Correct…

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Tennis Country Carnival How North Coast Fared

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Boisterous southerly winds made the conditions decidedly unpleasant at the White City tennis courts to-day, when the country carnival was…

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Mullubimby Races. Official Opening of New Grandstand. Yva Wins the Double

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 6

The meeting of the Mullumbimby Race Club held on the local racecourse last Saturday was a success despite the poor patronage given by the…

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Latest Sporting News Cricket Saturday's Teams Branch Creek v. Tuntable Creek

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 2

At Tuntable Branch Creek team.—N. Walker, E. Walker, L. Walker, K. Poile, H. Izzard, A. Towns, L. Mulley, F. Ford, R. Smith, F. Roberts, V. Black, B. Mulley (12)…

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Athletic Invitation

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1925 · page 4

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Wednesday.—The New Zealand Athletic Association has invited an Australian athletic team to visit the Dominion next month. It is suggested that…

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Swimming

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 4
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The chief event of the day at the Grafton Swimming Carnival on Saturday last, was the 100 yards champion qualifying race, the winner of which…

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Boxing

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 4

In Newcastle on Saturday night last Eugene Volaire gained a points decision over Tommy Kelly. The fight was fast throughout, and at the…

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Swimming in Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The heats of the 100 yards championship of N.S.W., to be decided at the Domain Baths on Saturday, were decided to-day…

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Football

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 4

The undefeated performance of the All Blacks during their tour of England is undoubtedly a meritorious achievement. Despite a series of minor…

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Bowls Metropolitan Pennants

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 4

Now that the John Young Shield has been decided, the bowlers of Sydney will be able to concentrate upon the pennants which began on January 10…

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