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Sport, 1917

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Cricket

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, Arrow

Blacktown defeated Challenge Mills by an inning's and 26 runs. Liverpool, 1st inning's, 26 (Topin 10), A. Sheens 6 wickets, A. Walker 3, C…

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Rowing Anniversary Regatta : the Trickett Memorial

Arrow · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 4

Entries for the rowing events—in fact, for all events—at the Anniversary regatta are to close on the 16th inst. at the Queen's Hall. The two events on the programme will be decided in the…

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Swimming. To-day's Club Events

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 15

Eastern Suburbs Amateur Club: 100 yards handicap, at Bronte biaths. Sydney Club: G. T. Hill remembrance race, 50 yards general handicap…

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Tennis Town Talk

Arrow · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 8

The Country Wock tournament is prosing quite a success. The various competitions have been spiritedly conducted during the week, resulting in some excellent play being…

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Bowls. Pennant and "B" Competitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 15

Following is the draw for the fifth round. All matches will be played on the green of the first-named club. PENNANT…

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Why Not Motor Racing

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 10

I referred in these columns a couple of weeks ago to the apathy which was creeping over motorists owing to the lack of competitions of any kind to…

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America's Lawn Tennis Cracks

Arrow · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 8

The following is taken from the Californian newspapers just to hand, it being wire received from New York on December 8. "Lawn tennis experts predict many surprises…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 15

It was intensely hot when the country carnival was continued yesterday. In the morning the semi-final round of the teams' competition was played, Bathurst meeting Tamworth, and Orange being opposed…

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Rosehill Racing Club. January Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 15

The January rounion of the Rosehill Racing Club takes place this afternoon, and the interesting bill of fare framed for the occasion should bring about high-class sport…

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St. David's Church Tennis Club

The St George Call · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 7

St. David's Club are holding an open mixed tournament in aid of Club funds, on their courts on Friday, 26th January (Anniversary Day), and Saturday…

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Golf Notes. Personal and War Items From Everywhere

Arrow · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 7

L. A Dimant, since his return from America has been playing very consistent golf always being near the top of the list. On Saturday he won with a very good card of 1 up, considering…

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Throws the Cricket Ball 127 Yards

Arrow · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

Alter the termination of the East v. South Melbourne match at Jolimont, Melbourne, on Saturday, Brereton, McColl, and Anderson three South Melbourne players settled a…

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Swimming the Ladies' Event: Concerning Frazer's Feat By W. F. CORBETT

Arrow · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

The New South Wales Ladies' Amateur Swimming Association is a very busy organisation these times. Their President's Cup competition is in full swing…

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Lawn Tennis. Carnival at Double Bay. Orange Wins Premiership

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 4

Tam[?] in the semi final of the teams matches at Double Bay yesterday was [?]…

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Horse-racing in Spain. Another Season Will Be Given to the Sport

The World's News · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

HOW far horse-racing will win Spain's attention from its national pastime of bullfighting remains to be seen. Most people who know the country are sceptical about any…

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Mr. "Bluey" McCARTHY. a Power in the Boxing World Clever Manager and Capable Handler

The Mirror of Australia · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 15

Though still in the youthful stage, the subject of this sketch, Mr. "Bluey" McCarthy, is quite a prominent figure in the boxing world of this country. He first…

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A.j.c. Races. Anniversary Meeting Candidates. Smart Gallops at Randwick

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 6

[?] of useful [?] Randwick this morning on the [?]…

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