Cricket Collins Unavailable Sydney
H. L. Collins, who was chosen to lead the New South Wales team against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield match which commences in Sydney on Friday, stated…
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Tennis Tilden Changes His Mind New York
William Tildon announced that he has abandoned his plan to sail in January and compete in the Riviera tournaments. He has decided to join the United States…
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The famous, though apochryphal, story of Sir. Francis Drake 'finishing: his game of howls'on Plymouth. Hoc after he had been told that the Spanish:…
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The following will represent Kyogle United against Wyangarie tomorrow (Saturday) at Wyangarie, lorry leaves at 1.30. Gully, Simes…
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MELBOURNE, Thursday.--At the local stadium, last night, Jack Cameron (10.8½) knocked out Frankie Paul (10.2), in the eleventh round…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lismore Racing Carnival
The programme for Lismore Turf Club's anniversary racing carnival will be found in to-day's issue. The meeting is spread over three days—January 22, 24 and 26—and six…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Swimming to Meet Japanese Sydney
Great interest attaches to the heats of the championships swum at the Domain baths to-night. These heats decided New South Wales representation against the visiting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bowls Byron Bay Club Byronbay
There is a possibility of a team of bowlers from Childers (Q.) visiting Byron Bay during Easter week. No doubt some steps will be taken to arrange a bowling carnival…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Split Notes at Races
Several bookmakers operating at the Sydney racecourses on Monday were defrauded by split £1 notes. Detectives Matthews and Geldhart, who are in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Boxing Craig Wins on Foul Sydney
At the stadium last night Stan Craig (9-9) won on a foul from Pedro Campo (9-8½) in the sixth round. MELBOURNE, Thursday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sydney Cricket Matches. Melbourne
Unless the Sheffield Shield match now being played, in Melbourne finishes to-day it is unlikely that the match between N.S.W. and Victoria in Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sporting News. the Turf. Moorefield Races. Acceptances for To-morrow
Acceptances for the chief events at Moorefield to-morrow are as follows:— Moorefield Gold Cup, 1m.—Lausanne, Honan, King Cyllene, Periweo, Janitor,…
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The "Big Hole" was lit up for the first time since the holidays on Thursday night, but only a few availed themselves of the chance of having a dip…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Woodburn Races
Woodburn Turf Club's annual race meeting is a fixture for to-day, and is sure to draw a big crowd of up-river sports, as well as visitors from other parts. Good entries…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Northern Racing Trouble
A message from Tamworth states that as a protest against the North-Western Association allotting its dates three weeks ahead of the Armidale Cup, the Tamworth Jockey…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ballina Racing Carnival
The racing carnival at Ballina will be brought to a conclusion on Saturday, January 15, with the second fixture of Tattersall's Club. Nominations close with the secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bowls Ballina Club Ballina
The activities of the Ballina Bowling Club show no sign of waning, the keenest interest being shown by the ever-increasing membership. The. green found quite a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boxing Big Offer to Tunney Vancouver
A message from St. Louis states that Gene Tunney to-day agreed to defend his title of heavyweight champion pugilist in Sep-tember against any contender selected by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Turf Moorefield Races Tips for To-day
SYDNEY, Friday.--Following are newspaper selections for Moorefield aces to-morrow:-- "Sun"--…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cricket Ponsford's Plans England or Australia London
The W. H. Ponsford imbroglio is agitating cricketing cireles of England. Replying to a report cabled from Melbourne Sir Lindsay Parkinson denies that Ponsford was offerea…
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