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Sport, 1929

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Golf and Tennis at Kosciusko

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 4

Mt. Koscusko will be the rendezvous for golfers and tennis players next month. A mixed foursomes competition for the cup presented by Mr. C…

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Cricket

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 2

What should prove a very interesting function has been arranged, and will eventuate on Saturday next Cricket enthusiasts have arranged…

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Cricket Item

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 6

"So dangerous did he appear that it seemed unlikely that either of the pair would survive the period before lunch."…

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Boxing Johnson Scores Manchester

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 6

The "Manchester Coon" Leu Johnson outpointed "Sunny Jim" Williams (America) iu a bout to-night. Williams formerly defeated Johnson in…

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Cricket Sheffield Shield Fingleton and Hogg Selected Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 6

The New South Wales selectors have selected J. Singleton (Mosman) and G. Hogg (University) to replace C. Andrews and Jordan, both of whom…

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Boxing

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

[?] Hubbard, the ex-Coolamon [?] who was defeated on points in a six-round preliminary at [?] Bay Stadium on Saturday week…

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Golf

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

If, as predicted, the weather is cool in Cootamundra for the week-end, a few players may be on the golf course…

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For the Hospital Athletic and Swimming Carnival

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 3

The Wagga District Hospital needs money. Appeals to the charity and generosity of the public are, therefore, necessary, and it is gratifying…

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Boxing Dale v STALL

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

An attractive boxing match has been fixed to take place at Leeton on Saturday night, February 9 when Ted Dale, of Swan Hill, Victoria, will…

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Tumbarumba Races

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 3

Record nominations have been received for the Tumbarumba Turf Club's annual races on Tuesday and…

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Boxing Grime to Box Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 3

Billy Grime, who returned to Australia yesterday, will have his first bout on February 9 at the Melbourne Stadium. His opponent has…

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Cricket Nominations for Goulburn

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

In response to an invitation from the Goulburn Cricket Association, the Cootamundra selectors met yesterday and picked three men for…

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Cricket O'farrell Cup

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 5

The O'Farrell cup will be trotted cut into the open on Saturday and if Arthur Allsop is in form the cup will remain in Leeton; if he's not…

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Sport and Pastime Boxing Gil McGRATH BEATEN

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 5

Gil McGrath (10.51), of Wagga, met defeat in the first round of his fight at Newcastle on Saturday night with Jimmy Pearce (10.7), of…

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Randwick Races. Anniversary Day. Selections

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

Hurdle: King Elyetan [?] Gay [?] Flying Handicap: Ascalon or Aorangi…

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Cricket Match. Has Beens V. present Day Players

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

What should prove a very interesting conflict will be staged on Anzac Park on Saturday next (Anniversary Day), when a much…

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CRICKET Sheffield Shield N.S.W. v. VICTORIA Home Batsmen Pile Up Runs Centuries to Fairfax and Bradman Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 3

The return Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria commenced at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day. Andrews won the…

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Melbourne Sporting Interesting Racing News

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 7

Many public holidays in this State are observed on Mondays. Thus, though to-day is January 26—Anniversary Day according to the calendar—…

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Bribery Case Goodard in Witness Box Fortune From Horse Racing London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 4

The trial of Goddard, the ex-sergeant of police, who is charged with bribery was continued to-day. Chief Inspector Cooper gave…

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Racing at Wagga Austral Queen Wins Mile Race Roancart Annexes Jumpers' Flat Race Good Fields in Six Events

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 7

The Anniversary meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club opened on the Wagga race course disagreeable, the…

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