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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1926

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Bowls Sealed Handicap Competition

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

A sealed handicap rink competition was conducted on the Lismore green yesterday resulting in a win for Hague's rink (Lucey, Fourro and James) who, with a handicap…

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Bowls. Pennant Semi-finals

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 1

The semi-finals in the pennant competition were played on Saturday, when Kyogle defeated Casino and Dismore defeated Grafton, in the…

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CRICKET. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

In the match South Australia versus Queensland, the former in their second innings have lost 8 wickets for 160-- Pritchard 71, V. Richardson 24…

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Tennis. Country Carnival Concludes

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

The country tennis carnival was concluded on Saturday. The championship matches resulted:-- Men's Singles Championship.--F…

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Spanish Football. Unique Penalties

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 6

SAN SEBASTIAN (Spain), Jan. 24. Disturbances at football matches here have caused the Governor to draw up a code of penalties unique in sport…

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Boolaroo Races Newcastle

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

The Boolaroo Club held a meeting to-day, with the following results:—MAIDEN HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Astermere 1, Linina 2, Popen 3. Winner 6. A…

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SWIMMING. 100 Yards Championship of N.S. Wales

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. Ettie Robertson won the 100 yards championship of N.S.W. at the Randwick and Coogee Club's Carnival at Coogee…

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Cricket Bexhill Ii v. WYRALAH

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

Bexhill defeated Wyrallah by 34 runs. Scores:—BEXHILL, 77 and 92, (O. Bartlett 2 and 2, J. Hukins 3 and 20, R. Virtue 2 and 15,…

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Motor Cycle Races at Maroubra Speedway

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. A meeting was held at Maroubra Motor Speedway today. The principal events resulted: MAROUBRA GRAND PRIX (for…

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The Turf Brisbane Races Brisbane

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

The Q.T.C. meeting was continued to-day. Results:—TRIAL WELTER, 7 furlongs.—Collessie Our Fox 2, Lexicon 3. Winner 20. A neck…

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Tennis Win Tor Miss Wills (Australian Press Association) LONDON

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

In the final of the Cannes tournament, the American champion, Miss Helen Wills, defeated Mlle. Vlasto, of France, 6-3, 7-5. Mlle. Vlasto was runner-up to Miss Wills in…

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District Cricket Lismore Team Beaten Mid-richmond Recovers Good Bowling Performances

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

Lismore's hopes of winning the inter-district cricket competition were given a severe set-back at the Recreation Ground yesterday, when the…

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A.J.C. Races Anniversary Handicap Dainty Davie Wins Hostile Demonstration Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

The A.J.C. races were held at Randwick to-day in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. A hostile demonstration awaited Dainty…

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Lismore Turf Club Races Longfast Wins Cup After Exciting Finish Mackay Handicap to Fast Leo Glen Rouken, Hyacinth and Sandsnipe Score

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

Lismore Turf Club races attracted a record crowd yesterday. Fully 2500 persons were present and the space reserved for the public was somewhat uncomfortably…

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Bowls Ballina v. Murwillumbah Ballina

Northern Star · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 2

The following are the results of the match Ballina v. Murwillumbah in the red pennanl competition:—Ainsworth, Leather, Fayle, Smith…

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Tennis Australian Championships Adelaide

Northern Star · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 2

At the Australian lawn tennis championships the surprise of yesterday's play was the defeat of Willard and Peach (N.S.W.) by Gemmell (W.A.) and Gurner (S.A.)…

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Cudgen News Swimming Competitions at the Headlands. Police Court Cases

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 2

The Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club held a surf swimming competition between members of the club on Sunday last at Cudgen Headland. There…

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"Did It at Races" Alleged Statement by Carter. Charge of Defrauding Mark Foy's

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday. At the Central Police Court, Frederick Ridgeway (33), carter, and Edward Barrett (23), a clerk, were committed for trial on…

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New South Wales Wins Victoria Defeated by Innings and 96 Runs. Great Innings by Ponsford and Woodfull. Everett Again Bowls Well

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday. Victoria's battle against N.S.W. at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day, was an uphill fight from the outset, and despite the…

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Swimming. Casino's Big Carnival

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 7

It has not yet been ascertained who will comprise the personnel of the visiting New South Wales Championship team, but it is almost certain…

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