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Sport, 1918

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Racing Accidents

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 8

The news of the regrettable fatality which occurred at the motor cyclists' meeting at Southport Beach. Queensland, on Christmas Day. makes us…

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Cricket

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 7
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, The Sydney Morning Herald

Mosman first team met Paddington at Hampden oval list Saturday in the Second Grade, competition The…

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Sports and Games. BOWLS

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 3

Pennants start to-day. The draw:— Parramatta v. Gladstone Park, at Strathfield; Hyde v. Balmain, at Drummoyne. B pennant: Parramatta v. N. Sydney, at S…

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Moruya Races

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 8

The Moruya Race Club has dratted a moat attractive two-days programme for February 4th and 5th next. The Moruya Cup and Town Plate are…

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Wallsend Races

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 5

The Wallsend Jockey Club will hold another race meeting on Saturday, the 12th instant. The usual 12th programme has been provided, and big…

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Boolaroo Racing Club

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 5

Writing of Mr. Solomon reminds me that in addition to resigning the secretaryship of Tattersall's Club, he has also tendered his resignation as…

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Rabeit Coursing. Wash Sport in the South

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 8

Forty-seven entries were got for three events at Yarraville (Victoria) and as the contests were held in warm weather most of the courses were short, and some…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 15

To-day is the opening day of the annual tournament for country players, which will continue through next week. Following the practice adopted in formr years, [?] championships appear on the programme, the main…

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War and Sport. the Anniversary Regatta. Judge Backhouse's Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 14

The Anniversary Regatta committee, at its meeting on Thursday night, had before it the following letter from Judge Backhouse, who had been appointed chairman:…

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Coursing. New Rules Operate. No Names After Prominent Persons

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 8

The rules passed at the Australasian Conference in July are now In force. Among the new provisions are the following:—…

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Associated (Fony) Racing Clubs Place Totalisator

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 4

At Ascot race meeting, to take place to-day (Saturday), the 1 2 3 "place totalisator" will be In operation for the first time in New South Wales, and as…

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Stop-press News Ascot Races

The Sun · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 1

FOURTEEN-ONE HANDICAP Dividends for 10s: First 15s 6d, second 16s 6d, third 19s 6d…

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Holiday-making at Surf and Races

The Mirror · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 16

(1) Father carries the family. (2) A snapshot taken at Coogee. (3) Three eager lady Turf enthusiasts at Randwick. (4) Some returned soldiers having a pleasant day at the races…

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Racing Budget Challenge and Anniversary Horses with Chances

The Sun · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 3

If any horse is favorably weighted for the Challenge Stakes Wedding Day can claim that distinction. She is, perhaps the best handicapped mare racing at the present…

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V.r.c. New Year's Day Races

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 5

Delightful weather favored holiday-makers on New year's Day, for the rain on the two previous days had cleared the air, aad It' was bright, fine, and…

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Our Melbourne Letter. Mentone Meeting. Gossip of the Game. Mentone Races

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 5

There was a good holiday attendance at the Mentone races on Monday, ana despite the heavy rain on the previous day, and night, the course was good,…

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Important Racing Case. Starting From Wrong Mark. Shocking — More Smocking — Most Shocking. "What Weetched Horse Won a Wretched Trotting Race?"

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 6

In the Grey Huen appeal case, heard before the Chief Justice (Sir Herbert Nicholls), at Launceston, judgment was reserved…

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Paul Huon Wins at New Brighton. Two Miles at 2.24 Rate. Win All in Long Distance Races

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 6

It was cold and windy at the New Brighton (N.Z.) meeting, and the track was slow after heavy rain. The tote receipts were £19,745 10s…

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