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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Swimming

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

George Found, 17, of Toronto, won the Catalina Channel swim of more than 25 miles. The official time was 15 hours 42 minutes…

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Tennis

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

Dr. G. H. McElhone, one of the leading figures on the administrative side of tennis in Australia, has resigned his position as a N.S.W…

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Swimming Charlton Beaten

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

Takai[?]i triumphed over Charlton in the thrilling 220 yards championship race at the new Manly Baths on Saturday afternoon…

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State Cricket

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

The State Sheffield team's display this year has been disappointing. Probably the selectors will have to recruit a few more test players if the…

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Country Week Tennis

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

The kneck-out round of the men's tennis match, in which eight teams are taking part, took place yesterday. Results:—…

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Tennis Culcairn v. WALLA

The Daily Express · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

A tennis, match played at Culcairn on Saturday, resulted in a win for Culcairn by 82 games to 54. Scores: Gent’s Doubles: [?] N. Douglas and…

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Boxing Match in London London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

Jim Bergin. Australia, fought a draw after 15 rounds, with Nol steenhorst last sight…

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Boxing Bergin in London London, Jan. 16

The Daily Express · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

Jim Bergin Australia fought a draw over fifteen rounds with Nol Steenhorst last night…

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Boxing Contest. McGRATH Defeats Brown In a Thrilling Bout

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

Boxing enthusiasts were splendidly entertained at Harold Peacock's stadium on Saturday night, when in addition to three lively…

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Friction in Tennis Selectors Not Consulted Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

A sensation was caused in tennis c[?]rcies to-day, when Dr. G. H. McElhone, one of the leading figures on the administrative side of tennis in…

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Cricket O'farrell Cup Aldury to Visit Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 3

There are many challenges for the O'Farrelt Cup, the handsome trophy now in possession of the Wagga Cricket Association. Last night the…

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Cricket Victoria’s Team for Sydney Match Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

It is stated authoritatively that Ponsford’s decision not to make the trip to Sydney with the Victorian team had nothing to do with the…

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Country Week Tennis South Wagga Defeated Finals Played To-day. Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

The knock-out round or the Country Tennis Championships was advanced another stage to-day. South Wagga in the second round…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 3

The following team has been selected to play Temora on Fisaer Park on Sunday next, at 10.30 a.m.: C. A. Vaughan (captain), R. Attwood, E…

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Cricket Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 3

The news that W. H. Ponsford was unavailable for the match between Victoria and New South Wales, caused regret in sporting circles yesterday…

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Swimming. "Boy" Charlton Not to Compete Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 3

It is reported that "Boy" Charlton will not participate in any more big swimming matches. It is understood that this decision…

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“Boy” Charlton Will Retire From Swimming Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 2

It is reported that Andrew [?] sill [?] participate is any [?] big swimming. It is [?] that this…

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Topical Turf Notes Interesting Racing News

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 6

Walter [?] the famous trainer, now retired, is still [?] to get about smartly, though he is in hie eightieth year. But the veteran's…

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Motor Cycle Racing Big Sports Likely Prospects for January 25

The Daily Express · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 4

Members and supporters of the Wagga Motor Cycle Club are looking forward to a bumper success at the motor cycle races arranged for…

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Tennis. Country Carnival Finals Canberra and Tamworth Win Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 2

Rain delayed play in the finals of the country tennis championships today, no matches being begun until after lunch. Results:…

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