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Sport, 1916

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Sydney Racing Results. Tattersall's Club, December 29 and January 1

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 40

Hurdle Race. -- Royal Hastings, 9st 9lb, 1; Rushcutter, 10, 2; Jacoleen, 10.12, 3, Chelmsford Handicap. -- Royal Parade, 7st 10lb, 1; Aunex, 7.5, 2; Green Grass, 6.10, 3…

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Busy Time Ahead in the North Racing Booms at Newcastle

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 6

For the first of the four race meetings that will be its allotment this year, the Heddon Jockey Club received a satisfactory nomination on Monday night, and the weights are…

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Western Racing Slumps Bathurst J.c. Trims Its Cup Sails

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

Mr. J. Noonan, of "[?]," Orange, lost a promising Mooltan filly last week. She was being broken in by G. Langham, and, rearing over, broke her neck. She was out of Plaiden,…

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Golf's Position in England Similarity in Records of Vardon, Taylor & Braid

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 11

There can be little doubt that the war which began in August of 1914 marked the end of an era in golf. The determination of England to plod on to triumphant conclusion in the…

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Holiday Cricket in Queensland New Men Who Are Worth Watching

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 13

Cricket at Goodna is like the brook—and advantage was taken of Boxing Day to entertain a team of "Wanderers," and to treat them to some of the usual medicine that is served…

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How a Champion Dictates William M. Johnston Top of List in Tennis Ranking

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 16

Articles for a twenty-round bout for the lightweight championship have been signed by the managers of Freddie Welsh and Charlie White, the drawing of the document being…

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Sailing Northcote Cup at Port Phillip in February Meteor Wins Only Race of New Norfolk Regatta—Death of Mr. Wise in Hobart

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 11

There was only one sailing race—that for second-class cruisers under 22 L.W.L.—on the program of the New Norfolk regatta. Meteor (O. A. Ford), ½min, was first across the…

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Winter Racing in England Limited Number of Meetings Permitted Several Courses to Be Used

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 1

In England up to the middle of November considerable doubt prevailed as to whether, there would be any racing in that country during the Winter months. The Association of…

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Rowing Notes Anniversary Regatta to Be Held This Year Five Months at Front—N.S.W.R.A.'s Ex-Treasurer Writes from Lemnos—Some Promotions

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 10

It was generally expected that Anniversary Regatta would be allowed to lapse this year owing to the war having greatly depleted the ranks of oarsmen. The committee however…

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Cricket : J. S. Ryder Reproduces Last Season's Brilliant Batting Cricketers Doings in War :: Players Gone, Players Going, Players Who Are to Go Current Topics of Cricket Readers Express Opinions on the Game and War

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 12

On the subject of the difference in the attitude of the New South Wales and Victorian Cricket Associations towards playing representative cricket this season. "Veteran" writes…

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Swimming and Surfing "Tank" and "Straightway Swims" Americans Say Short Laps Make for Slowness Anyhow, our men received best training for International Games to come

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 13

An interesting discussion has been proceeding in the United States among swimming students and enthusiasts relative to the advantages agained from short pools as against…

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Athletics

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 15
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

[?].C. (Ulmarra): (1) The winner of Hunt's 3rd Botany Handicap concluded on January 7, 1901, was won by H. Ross, 13yds, in 11 7-l0sec. (2) At the Friendly Society Sports…

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Professional Athletics "The Best All-rounder" a Plump for Matt. Morrissey

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 10

The following letter from Mr. J. R. McDonald, of Scone, as to who was the best "all-round runner" (perhaps "all-round athlete" is intended) seen in Australia, will surely be read…

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Athletic Topics of the Past and Present "Prodigal" Discusses Goulding's Style in Walking Record Breaker at Walking "Back to First Principles and Natural Methods."

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 10

"GOULDING IN CLASS ALONE—GREAT WALKER GOES BACK TO THE FIRST PRINCIPLES AND HIS FORM IS NATURAL—CARRIES BODY RIGHT…

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Athletics. Proposed State Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 6

There is a very strong movement afoot among club members and many of the delegates to the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association to hold the State champion…

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Athletics Highland Gathering Meeting of Athletes, Lassies and Laddies. a Brilliant Function and Splendid Sports. Combined Clubs Take Part. Resolutions Galore for the New Year

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 3

The Highland Gathering sports meeting of New Year's Day, 1916, night fairly be classed by the gathering of the clans as "a real braw" day for all those in kilts…

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Athletics. Redfern Championships

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

Redfern Harriers' first championship meet will be held at the Australian Rules ground, Mascot, on February 19, the events being 100 yards, 440 yards, and putting the shot. The…

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The Latest Interstate Turf Notes Eurobin in Great Form in Victoria Successful at V.A.T.C AND V.R.C. Races—holiday Doings

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

With fine weather the first day of the New Year was ushered in. The attendance at Flemington was large and the well-diversified program was followed without a hitch. Messrs…

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Lawn Tennis for Country Champions Will Begin on Friday Prospects of All District Teams and Players Match Tactics for Doubles Position More Important than Excellence in Strokes

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 11

Six years ago, just after the visit to Australia of the famous American colts, McLoughlin and Long, an idea which had long been nebulous was definitely shaped, possibly…

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