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Sport, 1927

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Borambil Races

The Daily Express · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

At the [?]orambola, Races on Wednesday next the Parents and Citizens' Association will conduct the lunch[?] booth. Ladies are asked to bring…

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A Racing Family

The Daily Express · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 3

There is scarcely a better known name in the history of Victorian rueing in the country than that of Hosted (states "Ascot" m the…

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Bowls Country Championships Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 4

The following is the rink draw for the country bowls championships teams matches: First round, Wagga v Kurri Kurri;…

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Moonee Valley Races

The Daily Express · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 3

The principal interest attaching to the Mob[?] Va[?] to-day is the Wm. Rel[?] Stakes. [?] for race over six [?]…

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Topical Turf Notes Interesting Racing News

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 7

In the next few weeks there is likely to be a good deal of controversy in regard to the relative merits of Heroic and manfred, providing both continue to go…

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Boxing General Ring Gossip Notes From Here and There Tunney's Opponent Named

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

As was expected by me Gene Tunney's opponent in the match for the heavyweight championship of the world, to take place about December next, will…

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Cricket Ponsford’s Offer Comment in England London, Jan 21

The Daily Express · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 8

Lord [?] criticism [?] engagement is not endo[?] by the mujor[?] of offic[?]ls of the Lancashire League…

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Cricket Offer to Ponsford Lord Hawke's Criticism Other Opinions London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 8

Lord Hawke's criticism of W. H. Ponsford's engagement is not endorsed by the majority of the officials of the Lancashire Cricket League…

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Athletics. Harriers' Notes Performances Reviewed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

There were no really outstanding performances on Wednesday night, save perhaps the tine snowing of a hitherto untried runner. Another Briggs, winner…

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Bowls WAGGA v ALBURY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 1

The draw for the teams to represent Wagga in the bowling match against Albury, at Wagga, on Wednesday, is as follows:…

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Cricket Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 3

The Temora-Cootamundra match, which was booked for Sunday, did not eventuate, owing to Temora's inability to get a team…

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Boxing Ten Dreary Rounds Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 3

After ten dreary rounds Roy Moore, the American cowboy, knocked out the Australian middleweight champion, Billy Edwards, at the Sydney…

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Victorian Swimming Takaishi Wins 440 MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 1

The Japanese swimmer, Takaishi, had an easy win in the 440 yards State championship at Bruswick baths. Wilson was second and…

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Victorian Swimming Taka[?] Wins [?]40. MELBOURNE

The Daily Express · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 1

The Japanese swi[?] taka[?] had an easy win in the [?] State championship at Bru[?]wick bat[?] Wilson was second and Wa[?] thir[?]…

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Scotland Beats France International Rugby London, Jan. 23

The Daily Express · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 3

At Edinburgh, the rugger match was played in dull weather before a crowd or 35,000. Scotland defeated France 23 points to 6…

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Football Scotland Defeats France Edinburgh

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 2

In du[?] weather, before a crowd of 35,000, Scotland defeated France at Rugby football by 23 points to 6 points…

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Boxing Two Knock Outs Poor Fight in Sydney Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 2

After 10 dreary rounds, Roy Moore, an American cowboy, knocked out the Australian middleweight champion, Billy Edwards, at the Sydney Stadium…

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Swimming. Takaishi Wins Championship Race the Title Goes to Wilson Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 1

The Japanese swimmer, Takaishi, had an easy win in the 440 yds State championship contested at Brunswick Baths last night. Wilson was second…

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Death Blow From a Cricket Bat PARKES

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 1

Hedley Lowe struck his father a heavy blow on the back of the head with a cricket bat. The blow caused the man's death…

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Cricket O’farrell Cup Match Wagga Defeat Albury

The Daily Express · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 2

At the Wagga Cricket Ground yesterday Wagga successfully defended the O’Farrell Cup against Albury. The wicket was in excellent order…

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