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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1930

3,107 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 9 of 156

Bowls. Night Play

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

Two rinks were occupied on "Tuesday night last scores being as follows: Morrow, Ford, Jas. Simes and Green (skip) defeated Junor, Brooks,…

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Racing Club's Precaution

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 11

Lismore Racing Club reaped the benefit yesterday of a little precautionary work a few weeks ago, when they deepened and cleaned the…

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Boxing Hit Low Pladner Disqualified LONDON

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

After five rounds of fierce but even fighting between Teddy Baldock and the Frenchman, Emile Pladner, at Albert Hall, the pair rushed together,…

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Swimming Carnival Invasion of Talent Boosting Sport Locally

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

The organisation in connection with the Swimming Carnival to be held on Saturday afternoon and evening is well in hand and…

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Cricket. Citizens v EDENVILLE

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

E. Reid won the toss and sent Edenville in to bat. A. Eliem and W. Gardner opened and both played good straight shots. With only 8 runs up…

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Strange Thieving Racehorse Shoes and Golf Greens

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

A strange form of theft is being practised in France. It is the stealing of shoes from famous racehorses. It is supposed they are coveted as…

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Cricket. Who Shall Be Australia's Captain?

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

R. H. Bettington, in a cable to the London "Daily Mail," discusses the question. "Ryder," he says, "has had a bad season as a batsman, is a poor…

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Rugby Players for Australia

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.--A Rugby Union team to tour New Zealand and Australia will be selected about February 24. Judging from replies…

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Bowls Sealed Handicap Competition

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 3

A sealed handicap rink competition will be held on the Lismore green on Monday afternoon next. Play commences at 2 o'clock. The competition…

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Bowls Third Man's Duties

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 6

"On the Bank" writes to the Adelaide "Advertiser": "It is surprising how often third men do not comply with the rule that,…

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BOXING Phil Scott in America

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

NEW YORK. Thursday. -- The English heavyweight boxer, Phil Scott, arrived here to-day. He will proceed to Miami on Tuesday to train for his…

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Rugby Union English Tourists LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

The Rugby Union team for the tour of New Zealand and Australia will be selected about February 24. Judging by replies received to tentative…

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Cricket Match Delayed

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--It is unlikely there will be any play to-day in the Sheffield Shield match, N.S.W. versus Victoria, owing to rain…

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Rugby Union Strong British Team to Tour

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday. -- The Rugby Union team for the tour of New Zealand and Australia will be selected about February 24. Judging by the…

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Tennis Australian Championships Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

The Australian tennis championships advanced a further stage to-day in fine weather. Results:—Men's doubles: J. Hawkes and T…

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Boxing to Meet Sharkey New York

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

The English heavyweight boxer Phil Scott arrived here to-day. He will proceed to Miami on Tuesday to train for his bout with Sharkey…

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Worked in Brisbane British Labor Minister Present at Rugby League Function

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday. -- How he worked in Australia in the eighties for [?] a day was described by Mr. G. Lansbury (First Commissioner of…

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Cricket No Play Sheffield Shield Match SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

The rain of last night and to-day prevented commencement of play-in the Sheffield Shield match-N.S.W. and Victoria. The…

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"Lost at Racing" Alleged Admission Robert McGowan For Trial. Stealing Charges

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

BRISBANE, Friday. -- "My trouble started about 10 years ago. I lost several thousands at racing, and I have had to use these moneys…

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Open Column Views of Readers the Football Season (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

Sir,—Now that the football season is fast approaching and the annual meetings of football clubs and leagues will soon be held, a few suggestions…

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