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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1928

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4
Also in Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser

Jack James has scored 456 runa, at average of 65, in the association cricket this year. His figures are 77, 63 retired 105 retired, 18 not out, 2 not…

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Night Tennis

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The night tennis tournament, conducted by Mr. J. Dorman, was continued on Friday night last, and also on Tuesday night. On Friday night four…

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Cricket Notes

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

A family of cricketers At the Webb Shield match at Junee on Sunday last, there were twenty Levetts, from Bethungra, present…

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Old Buffers Football

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

"Neil" is already experiencing trouble with his team. That, sturdy little full-back, "Ted" Markey haying informed him that he will not be…

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Associates' Golf Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Associates of the Golf Club was held on Tuesday evening last. There were present Mesdames Danger (chair),…

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The Cricket Competition

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The Country team will meet the Wests oh the park oval to-morrow (Saturday) and the Easts will meet the Grong Grong team…

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Cricket. Federals v. FIVEBOUGH

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The following will represent Federals against Fivebough to-morrow (Saturdays, at Fivebough R. Thompson, T. Saker, T. Alpen, J. Donnelly…

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Imperial Football Club Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Imperial Football Club was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday evening last. Mr. J. King occupied the chair,…

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Boxing Lawson's Big Chance Meets Butler To-night

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 6

The capabilities of Keith Lawson, who has an unbroken run of comparativcy easy victories, will be tested at the Wonderland Stadium to-night…

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Stockinbingal Races. Kintama Wins a Double

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

A car load of local sportsmen journed to Stockinbingal on Wednesday, when the local trainer, Fred, Field, notched a double with…

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S.W.D. Football League. Annual Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 6

The annual meeting of the South Western District Football League was held at the Star Hotel, Narandera, on Wednesday week last, there being…

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Motor Cycle Racing Sport in England London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 6

Australia's new sport, dirt track motorcycle racing, has been taken up by National Speedways Limited which was registered to-day. The…

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Cricket. Regan Challenge Cup. Coolamon v. GANMAIN

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4

On Sunday last Ganmain visited Coolamon in quest of the [?] Cup, wrested from them [?] week-end by the locals. Although without…

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House of Commons Settlement Overseas Regulating Dog Racing Imperial Trade London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 5

In answer to a question in the House of Customs to-day the Secretary of State for the Dominions, Mr. L. S. Amery, said that the settling of a…

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Big Bets on Cycle Races Two Men Arrested at Cootamundra Heavy Fines Imposed

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 5

''I'll have a fiver on the double." "What price Ryan?" "Ten bob on Sheedy." Betting was proceeding briskly at…

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Melbourne Sporting Interesting Racing News

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 7

Every big racing campaign sees the retirement of horses who have gained fame on the turf this autumn is no exception. Among the celebrated…

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Tennis Duke of York in Championships Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 6

It is reported here that Norman Brookes will partner the Duke of York in the men's double at the English tennis championships at Wimbledon…

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Football. Rugby League England Wins Championship London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 6

In glorious weather England defeated Scotland, at Rugby by 6 points to nil, thus winning the international championship and the Calcutta Cup…

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Tennis

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Brucedale Lawn Tennis Club will be held on March 27. The annual meeting of the Coffin…

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