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Sport, 1914

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Boxing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

Bob Whitelaw and Billy McNabb, who were to have fought last Thursday morning, have decided to bring their battle off on Anniversary morning. Whitelaw could not go…

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Amateur Swimming

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 1

Those who take an interest in amateur swimming. and they are many. should not full to obtain o copy of this week's "Town and Country Journal," which contains some…

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Swimming Programme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 5

The International Amateur Swimming Federation will meet in Budapest next May for the purpose of considering questions in regard to the next Olympic Games. The proposals will…

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Regatta at the Point

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

The West Wallsend Federal Sailing Club held a regatta at Speer's Point on New Year's Day. The weather was delightfully fine, and everything passed off pleasantly…

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Golf

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 51

All inquiries relating to Golf should be addressed to "Stymie," care of the Editor of the "Town and Country Journal," and correspondents must forward a copy of the coupon appearing on page 60 of this…

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Boxing Notes

The Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 12

My usual big batch of correspondence reached me by the R.M.S. Ventura,on Monday. Tommy Burns had planned to take his protege, Arthur Pelkey, to England if he…

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Swimming. Championships Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 16

The State championship swimming carnivals will be continued at the Domain Baths to-night, commencing at, 8 o'clock. The principal item is the contest between Longworth and Healy in the quarter-mile…

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Swimming. Longworth Seeks Record. To-night's Big Swimming

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 17

Longworth is expected to run away with the 440yds. championship at the second of the big carnivals at the Domain Baths to-night, half and mile premierships were simply…

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Bowls. Waverley Club

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 17

The popular Eastern Suburbs, Club last Saturday held another of those enjoyable afternoon socials that have made so much for its progress, Tho example could well be followed…

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Money in Bowls

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 5

During the past season there were 18 greens under play in the public park of E[?]rgh. Although the season extended to 19 weeks only, and there was a good deal of wet, no fewer…

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Pony Racing

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 49

Fine weather favored the Richmond Racing Club on January 2, when their holiday carnival was successfully terminated, in the presence of a large crowd. There will now be…

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Racing Trams

The Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 12

In view of the accident at Rushcutters Bay which nearly had fatal results, permit me to draw attention to the negligent way the drivers in general…

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Cricket

Evening News · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

A good side will play for the City against the Country to the match at Petersham Oval on January 24 and 28. The team is;—E. Bull (Middle Harbor) captain, J. S. Norton, R.W…

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Rowing. Anniversary Regatta. the Carsmen's Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 16

The various rowing clubs have now started their crows at work for the Anniversary Regatta, which is to be held on the harbor, on Monday, January 26. The entry should be a…

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Victorian Interstate Regatta in Hobson's Bay

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 33

Some competing boats in the sailing races…

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Lawn Tennis

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 52

Questions relating to Lawn Tennis will be answered under this heading. Secretaries of clubs are invited to forward items of news and notes of forthcoming events. Questions must be accompanied by…

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Boxing in News[?] District

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 5

The injury to his leg that compelled Bob Whitelaw to cry off against [?]ly M'Nabb is so far on the mend than he will be able to meet the Westonite here on Anniversary Day…

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Mentone Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 5
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The weather was again delightful on Saturday, when there was a large concourse at Mentone, when a programme of six events of total value of £530, was run through…

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Ascot Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 5

Entries for the meeting to take place on Saturday next. The first race is timed to start at 2 p.m.:— 14.2 MAIDEN HANDICAP, 4 furlongs…

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