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Sport, 1919

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Boxing at the Hippodrome

The Sun · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 3

In the main event at the Hippodrome last night Jack Humphries (9st 13½lb.) beat Stan Campion (9st. 13lb.), on points, after ten rounds of hard fighting…

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Golf. Belvedere Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 8

An interesting match took place on the Belvedere Club's links (Blackheath) for the inauguration of the "Dam" Cup, when Messrs R. T. Hilder and A.H. Noble were beaten by Messrs O.W. Bennett and J…

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Interstate Cricket

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 5

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 2

Goulbum and Forbes still [?] unbeaten at the close of the 7th round of the teams matches in the Country Carnival at Double Ray yesterday. A great struggle is…

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Moorefield Races. Goonhilly and Cruzot Royal Salute Again

The Australian Worker · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 9

There was a fair attendance at Moorefield on Saturday. The weather was very sultry till the Moorefield Handicap was called on. The horses were at the barrier…

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V.r.c. Races. Headwind and Star Comedian. Tararu Jack's Steeplechase

The Australian Worker · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 9

The V.R.C. held its New Year meeting in fine weather. There was a good attendance. Thaletas, starting at 5 to 1, won the Hurdle Race by five lengths…

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Sporting Fixtures for the Week To-morrow Wa[?] races, Tamworth c[?]

Evening News · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 2

Warwick [?] races, Kensington body weights, Epson races (Vic.). Alblon Park…

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Tattersall's Races. Wedding Day and Greg's Great Finish. Pershore a Solid Colt

The Australian Worker · Thursday 9 January 1919 · page 9

About 35,000 people congregated at Rand wick on New Year's Day. The weather was fine and warm and the course in great order. The finishes were…

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Boxing

Arrow · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3
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Hilly james will endeavor to wrest the featherwright championship of New South Wales from Al king at the Imperial Pavilion to-morrow night. This will be the first twenty-round…

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Bowls Gossip

Arrow · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 5

The second rounds of he pennant and B competitions will be decided to-morrow, when, 'tis to be hoped, the deity controlling matters meteorological may…

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Football

Arrow · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 2

The M.R.U. committee will meet on Monday to reorganise the game now that the war is finished. There is a Rood deal of enthusiasm among the men who play,…

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Cricket

The Land · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 14

The seventh round of cricket matches under the control of the N.S.W. Association was commenced last Saturday, but about four o'clock a rainstorm caused a…

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Swimming Crackanthorp's Fast Fifty

Arrow · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 5

Young Crackanthorp, Manly's champion junior, sped with surprising dash over 50yds last Saturday afternoon. He traversed the course in 25 3-5sec…

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Rowing Anniversary Regatta : Big Entry Expected

Arrow · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3

Now that the war is over, the Sydney Rowing Club hopes to flourish again. The club entered a drew (mostly young members) for the eights in the Blinded…

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SAILING Interstate Racing

Evening News · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 2

Intimation from Brisbane is to the effect that Queensland will be represented by Rona. Thaima II, and Langharn, at the [?]footer Championship Carnival, to be held on Sydney…

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