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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1921

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Rugby Football London. Jan. 15

The Daily Express · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 4

England (18 points) defeated Wales (3 points.)…

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Swimming Champion Ship Races Hawaiians in Form. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 4

A large crowd attended at the Domain Baths yesterday to see the Hawallans in action. Ke[?]lohe in the 100 yards had an…

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Cricket

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 2

Coolac played its postponed competition fixture at Muttama yesterday, and won by 180 runs. Joe Carberry topped the score…

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Boxing. Charges Beats Uren. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 2

At the Stadium last night Francis Charles was declared the winner over Tommy Uren. There was a mild demonstration when the referee gave…

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Boxing Stadium Contests Frenchman Wins Again. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 4

At the Stadium on Saturday night Francis Charies of Fr[?]e, defeated Tommy Uren, of Australia, on points The declusion was received with a…

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Cycle Racing. Three Riders Injured. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

There was a large crowd at the Sydney Sports Ground last night to witness the finish of the 24 fours' cycling race which commenced at 9.30…

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Tennis Notes. J. Eldershaw’s Phenomenal Performance Plays 22 Sets in One Day

The Daily Express · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 2

The fine performance of the local lad, Jack Eldershaw, at the Country week Tennis Carniyal concluded on Saturday last, will be be noted with…

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Moorefield Races All Aboard Wins Handicap Bright Night the Flying Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 4

The Moorefield races were well attended on Saturday. The amount invested on the totalisators was £9394 [?]/. Every vinner was well backed,…

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Lawn Tennis. the Country Carnival. Wagga Man's Triple Success. Eldershaw the Country Champion. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

Mr. Jack Eldershaw, of Wagga, the holder of the Riverina singles championship, gained a triple success at the country tennis carnival at Double Bay…

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The Tennis Carnival. Wagga Players in the Forefront J. Eldershaw Wins Three Big Contests American Davis Cup Men Beat Victoria. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 2

The Country Week Teunis Carnival was con[?]luded at Double Bay to-day in the weather. Mr. Buttenshaw M.L,A., when presenting the prises…

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Cricket

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 2

A very interesting match was played on the local oval on the 16th inst. between two sides captained by Messrs. L. Craig and Trevor…

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Big Cricket Fixtures

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 4

Following are the remaining matches to be played by the English team and the Interstate matches:— January 21.—England v. Geelong at…

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Swimming. To-morrow's Carnival. Keen Contests Expected

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 4

The natatorial art is occupying the attention of many of Wagga's sports at present, and the two carnivals, the first of which will be held to-morrow…

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Cricket. Visit to New Zealand

The Daily Express · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 2

Dr. D, M. Steele, the South Australian captain, who was chosen to go to New Zealand w[?] the Australian team, probably as captain, has…

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Wagga Man's Triple Success. Eldershaw the Country Tennis Champion

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. Jack Eldershaw, of Wagga, the holder of the Riverina singles championship, gained a triple success at the country tennis carnival at Double…

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CRICKET N.S.W. V. Victoria.the Home Team. Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 4

The following players will represent New South Wales fn the match against Victoria to be played at Sydney next week:—Collins, Mailey, Andrews,…

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Cricket Wednesday Competition

The Daily Express · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 3

The following players will represent Murrumbidgee against Kurrajong on Bolton Park [?] afternoon:— Dr. Tivey, Clark, Blaze, Hutchinson,…

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A.a.f.v. Wagga Cricket Match

The Daily Express · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 3

The cricket match between the A. 1.7. and Wagga Clubs on Saturday 1s to be a benefit for the Hospital, Messrs, Mulholland, Watsen and Scott having…

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Lawn Tennis. N.S.W. v. (Canterbury. Wellington, N.Z.

The Daily Express · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 3

The tennis match between the New South Wales team and Canterbury representatives was continued to-day. F. and N. Pench (N.S.W.) beat Goss…

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Swimming Records. Broken by Visitors. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 4

The swimming carnival was continued at the Domain Baths to-night. In the 440 yards championship Lady Linger (America) was first,…

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