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Sport, 1918

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Boxing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 15
Also in Sydney Sportsman

To-night's mixed programme at the Stadium includes a 10-rounds' contest between the b[?]tamweights Billy Long and Billy Smith, and several tournament bouts. The vaudeville turns will be supplied by…

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Bowls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 15
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

The second round of the pennant and B competitions, which was postponed last Saturday, will be played to-day. DUBBO, Friday…

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Rabbit Coursing

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 5

There were over 60 entries for the holiday meeting of the Kellor Terrier Coursing Club at North Essendon. The Spotiswood Club at its last…

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Brisbane Swimming Tests

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 3

The final of the 50 yards test to select representatives for the Ladies' Australian Championship Carnival, to be held at Melbourne next month, was…

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Swimming Record. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 14

At Booroodabln Baths to-night Jas, W. Thompson succeeded in lowering the world's breast-stroke record for a mile, held by T. Morris, of Sydney, by over three minutes…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 15
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Owing to rain last Saturday, play in connection with the eighth round of the grade matches will be contained to to-day. Following is the draw:- First Grade.—Waverley v Paddington, at…

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Boolaroo Races

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 7

A neat and attractive programme of six events will be discussed by the Boolaroo Race Club on Anniversary Day. Secretary Solomon invites…

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Wallsend Races

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

For the Wallsend meeting that will take place to-day, Saturday, Secretary Cowcher has arranged a splendid train service from Newcastle. In addition…

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Bowls. Pennant and B Competitions

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 1

The Competition Matches postponed from last Saturday on account of the rata will take place to-day. SINGLE CHAMPIONSHIPS…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 15

In the mixed doubles' handicap played yesterday, R. C. M'Donald and Miss E. Lee beat Dr. M'Elbon[?] and Miss E. Lloyd. The scores were:- R.C. M'Donald-Miss E. Lee (owe 15) beat Dr. G…

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Charged with Arson. Ex-lightweight Boxing Champion. w[?]

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 1

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Current Cricket. St. George Association

The St George Call · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 7

Owing to the incessant rain last Saturday, all play in the Competition was postponed. As a consequence, the round of matches listed will be limited…

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Our Melbourne Letter. the Epsom Races. Gossip of the Game. Epsom Races

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 5

The Epsom racecourse at Mordialloc, which was constructed at great expense, and practically regardless of cost, during the "boom" at the end of…

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For the War Chest Interesting Cricket Match

The Mirror · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 3

An interesting cricket match—Internationals versus. The Rest—will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, January 25, and Saturday, January 26, in aid of the War Chest Fund, which, amongst other valuable work, provides sports materials for the boys at the front. Our photograph shows three International players. Reading from left to right, M…

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Helping the War Chest. a Unique Cricket Book

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 7

Mr. Sid Gregory during his last visit to England was presented with a massive score book in commemoration of his 50th Test match. In addition to…

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The Learned Lor. Railing at Racing Folk. Gratuitous Insults for Decent Sports

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 4

Usually when persons with a kink for defrauding people of money, or taking "tin" which docs not belong to them, come before the courts, and are…

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