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Sport, 1914

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Swimming

Evening News · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 2

New South Wales swimmers have earned a reputation throughout Australia for their exhibitions of high and fancy diving from the 60 feet tower at the Domain Baths, and the…

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Middle Harbor Regatta

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 9

The annual Middle Harbor Regatta, under the auspices of the Middle Harbor Sailing Club, was held to-day off Balmoral. The weather was fine, and the events which were…

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Bowls

Evening News · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 4

In the inter-district champion rink competition for the trophy presented by the New South Wales Bowling Association. Dubbo easily [?] Bathurst on the letter's rink this…

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Sailing. Middle Harbor Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 5

There are four sailing races on the programme of the Middle Harbor regatta, to be held to-day, under the auspices of the Middle Harbor Sailing Club. The race for local boats. in which placed boats will score points…

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Aquatics. Dapto Regatta Postponed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 5

BROWNSVILLE, Wednesday.--Owing to the death of Mrs. Clifford,senior, the Dapto regatta has been postponed till January 26…

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Golf

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 4

The nudurban, Leura, and Wollongong clubs have arranged the following fixtures for to-day:- Bonnie Doon Club.—36 holes strokes handicap for trophies by Mr. E. Ellis…

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About Boxing

The Australian Worker · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 8

There will be an interesting contest in Brisbane on New Year's morning, when Frank Thorn and Joe Russell will meet. The ten-round preliminary to the…

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Boxing Notes

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. Baker has, as I suggested yesterday was more than likely, succeeded in matching Matt Wells and Herb M'Coy. The pair will meet at the Stadium on the 17th inst. Wells…

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Swimming. Abbotsford Amateur Club

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 2

The 100 yards brace relay handicap held by the above club on Tuesday last resulted as follows:--Final.--F. Allen and F. de Russet, 13sec., 1…

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Boxing. Bob Fitzsimmons Barred

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 8

NEW YORK, Tuesday Night.--The State Athletic Commission has decided that Robert Fitzsimmons must not enter the prize-ring in this State, as he is not fitted for fast bouts…

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Smallest Golf Course

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 7

On the May, the rocky islet which lies m the north side of the mouth of the Firth of with, on the coast of Fifeshire, Scotland, to [?]bed probably the smallest golf course in…

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Victoria Park Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 4

Appended are the Heights for the pony and galloway rate meeting on Saturday next:- Flying Handicap, 5f—Miss Luna, lOst 41b, Lord Holman, 1ost 31b, Pittsworth Gun, 9st 61b. Uncle Jinn…

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Victoria Park Races

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 30

Victoria Park Races will be held on Saturday next, for which an excellent programme has been framed and splendid entries have been received. The first race will…

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Lawn Tennis. Notes in General

Evening News · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 2

The Strathfield capacity tourney is nearing completion. M. Mackensie has reached the semi-final stage, and will meet the winner of the E.O. Anderson-Howen Match. The victor…

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Melbourne Boxing. Holberg v. Bronson. MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 9

The contest, at the Stadium to-night between Waldemar Holberg and Ray Bronson is attracting keen attention, and the match promises to draw a record Melbourne crowd…

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Melbourne Racing. Victoria Amateur Turf Club

The Australian Worker · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 9

Fine weather and a splendid attendance favored the V.A.T.C. for its meeting on Friday last at Caulfield, while the racing was all that could be desired. A field of…

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Ascot Racing Club. Connelly Rides Three Winners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 4

An interesting programme of 10 races was run through at yesterday;s pony and galloway meeting at Ascott in excellent time, About 1 o'clock a southerly breeze cooled the air. Threatned rain held off till after…

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Boxing. Smith-m'goorty Contest. To-night's Big Fight

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 5

Those who wish to avoid the crush which is almost certain to be associated with the travelling to the Stadium to witness the contest between Eddie M'Goorty and Dave Smith to-night are informed that Mr. "Snowy"…

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Boxing. To-nights World Championship M'goroty and Smith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 4

The first world's champinship to be contested in Australia since Johnson met Burne will take place to-night at the Sydney standina, when Dave Smith will meet Eddie McGoorty for the middleweight title. Smith is…

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Ascot Races. Notes on the Running

Evening News · Thursday 1 January 1914 · page 2

The final meeting of the year of Associated Racing Clubs was held at Ascot yesterday, when the attendance was up to expectations, and the programme of ten events was…

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