"Better Off Dead." Lost Money at Races. Sydney
At the inquest concerning the death of Albert John Gibbins. aged 55, who poisoned himself in the Domain, the widow of the deceased deposed that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sport, 1921
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Boxing
Secure your seat at the big fight to-night (Saturday) early, as only a limited number at 5/5 can be had. Writing from Guunadah, 'Jimmy'…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Swimming Carnival
For the annual fixture of the Tumut Concordia Band on Anniversary Day in the shape of an aquatic and athletic carnival on the Tumut River…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tumbarumba Races
On the 12th and 13th inste. the Turf Club's Annual Races took place, and judging from observations, meet be classed as the Club's most success…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sporting Items. CRICKET
The following have been selected to represent Coolamon C.C. against Ganmain on the latter’s ground on Sunday next :—L Robertson, A. Blade, Roy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Golf. the World's Championship. Kirkwood's Visit to England
In connection with the proposed visit of J. H. Kirkwood, the open golf champion of Australia to England to compete in the world's…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Golf. Kirkwood and East to Go to England
The decision of the Victorian Golf Association to arrange for the visit of J.B. Kirkwood in England to take port in the world's championship, will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Handicap Tennis Competition Final. Leeton "A" v. Methodist
The above, held over from December last, was played off at Leeton House Courts on Saturday. After an interesting contest Leeton "A" won…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket Saturday's Matches. A.i.f.v. Wagga
What is regarded is the match of the season in Wagga will take place at the Cricket Ground on Saturday, between the two [?]ding teams in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Racing in America. String That Cost £200,000. New York
Mr. A. MacComber, the Califoraian millionaire, who purchased the French racing stable of the late Mr. William Vanderbilt for £200,000 last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sheffield Shield Cricket. O'keefe Replaces Macartney. Sydney
C. Macartney is still not well enough to play cricket, and as a result his place in t he N.S.W. team in the Sheffield Shield match against…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anniversary Day Races. In Aid of Leeton Hospital Bumper Success Assured
Those who attended the annual meeting of the Leeton Public Hospital, heard what a bad way the hospital is in financially. Funds are urgently…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boxing
The M'Farland-M'Farlane boxing bout at the Riverina Hall on Wednesday next promises to be a keenly fought contest, both principles…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Rugby Football. South Africa v. N.Z. CAPETOWN
The Rugby Football Board decided last night that the South African team would sail for a tour of New Zealand on May 15 next…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cricket New Zealand Tour. Melbourne
Dr. Harbkopt, who was given only a few days notice of his selection, has intimated to the selection committee that he will not be able to go to New…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cricket Finance Tour a Success. Melbourne
When the tour of the Englishmen was being arranged it was estimated that the expen[?]re would amount to £15,000. Up to the third Test the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cricket. English Cricketers. Alteration in Programme. Adelaide
It was announced yesterday that the month at Stawell had been abandoned owing to the extreme weariness of the English team. The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Big Tennis. Sydney Tournaments Begin. Americans Again Win. Sydney
There was a fairly large attendance at Double Bay this afternoon to see the American lawn tennis players in action. The weather was perfect…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →International Tennis. America Leads on First-day’s Play. Australia Defeated in All Three Matches Closely Contested Doubles. Sydney
There was a crowd of spectators present at the Double Bay tennis courts this afternoon, when the first series of matches to he played over…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Swimming
A meeting of swimmers, presided over by President Hogan, on Friday evening last, was well attended…
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