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Sport, 1911

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Anniversary Regatta. a Big Programme

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1911 · page 9

The full programme, of tho Anniversary Regatta, which takes place on Thursday, 26th [?] is advertised to-day. Rowing, sailing and motor boat races are included, the first events…

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Prayer Before Boxing

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1911 · page 20

The opening of a glove fight with prayer and the singing of hymns was the curious spectacle offered, at Akhon, Ohio, where Kaufman contested a dozen rounds…

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Rosebery Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1911 · page 8

The meeting at Rosebery on Wednesday n[?]t promises to be up to the usual standard, and a run out to this popular track should well repay visitors. There will be the customary service…

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Notes. Moorefield Races

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1911 · page 8

It was unpleasantly warm at Moorefield yesterday, but neither the weather nor opposition in the shape of a "pony" meeting affected the attendance to any great extent, and the fixture was a…

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Cricket. Notes. University Too Good for Petersham

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1911 · page 9

About 1000 people watched University and Petersham at play on the Petersham Oval. The heat was almost unbearable, and the players felt it greatly, a water-plug on the ground being much…

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Boxing News. Kaufman to Meet Lang. to Prepare for Johnson London

Truth · Sunday 8 January 1911 · page 7

Hugh D. M'Intosh, the Australian boxing promoter, has cabled to Kaufmann, advising him to proceed to England to fight Bill Lang for it is thought, a 20-round bout…

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Boxing. America Beats South Africa. Bronson Outfights Douglas—a Fast, Willing Battle

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 January 1911 · page 11

The crowd at the Stadium last night was not as great as some gathering that have been seen there during the past few weeks, but it was a big one none the less. When he last figured in…

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"Concertina" Clibborn. Press Cant and Claptrap Concerning the Late A.J.C. "SCRATCHETARY." Ex Burnt Cork, Banjo, Bum, and Busker, And Concertina Squeezer and Teaser. W. A. Long Gives "Clib," a Grand "Karacther." Gone Bunt Bill's Racing Record. His Farcical Financial Finessing From Such Creatures Do Clibborns Get Characters

Truth · Sunday 8 January 1911 · page 9

As a sample of silly, slimy, sycophantic, slobbering eulogy, positively puke-producing in its effect, it would be difficult to distance or…

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Pittwater Regatta. Successful Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

Tht[?]fifth annual Pittwater regatta was held on Saturday afternoon at Scotland Island, Pittwater, and passed off very successfully. The weather was warm, but [?] lightful for the large army of visitors and pi[?]nic…

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Swimming. Australian Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

The carnival committee of the New South Wales Amiteur Swimming Assocation has invited the following divers to participate in the special diving displays at the Australian championshipp carnivals,…

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Bowls. Saturday's Play

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

The bowling programme was a light one on Saturday, but the interclub games formed good practice for the pennant competition, which is to open next Saturday. The chief item of interest on Saturday was the…

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Lawn Tennis

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 2

Although the best of the Sydney and Suburban tennis players who took port in the recent Blue Mountains championship tournament have left the mountains, a representative…

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Rosebery Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

The following weights have been declared for the pony and galloway race meeting, to take place on Wednesday next:- Approved Stakes, 6f.—Arilian 10st 10lb; Bellidoue,…

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Kensington Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

The Kensington Racing Club catered on Saturday for the followers of the smaller horses, and the meet ing attracted a satisfactory attendance. The Maiden Handicap was run in divisions, but fields in the other…

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Notes on the Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

There could not have possibly been a noise day than Saturday for an ocean yacht race, and the tempers of skippirs must have been sorely tried as their charges simply bobbed up and went down…

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Boxing. Another American Victory. Bronson Defeats Douglas

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

The visiting team of boxers put another vietory to their credit at the Stadium on Saturday night. Ray Broson defeating Arthur Douglas, of South Africa, in 11 rounds. The contest was a very one-sided affair,…

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Tasmanian Racing Club. Summer Meeting. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

The following are the weights for the Hobart Cup, 1½m.—Crucinclla. 9st 10lb, Olivister, 9st 7lb; Lady Ruenalf, 9st 2lb; Drumreagh, 9st; Loyal Blue, 8st 10lb; Iliad, 8st 5lb; Rightaway, 8st 5lb;…

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Boxing. Douglas Outclassed. Dave Smith and Clabby to Meet

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 2

Arthur Dougian Knocked his right hand up on Saturday night while fighting Ray Bronson at the Stadium. Rushcutter's Bay. with the result that the towel was thrown in at the end…

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Belmont Park Racing Club. January Meeting. Perth (W.a.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

There was a record attendance at the Belmont Park races yesterday, when the finishes were exciting, two dead hests being recorded. The stipeudiary stewards opened inquines into the running of Lady Musket in…

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Mentone Racing Club. January Meeting. Magneto Wins Mentone Handicap. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 12

The Mentone Racing Club held a meeting yesterday afternoon at which there was a large attendance, and the weather was pleasant. Details:…

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