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Sport, 1920

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World of Sport: Boxing, Polo, Rugby, and Golf. Boxing and Boxers

The World's News · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 7

I AM very glad to know that Jimmy Wilde has been enthusiastically received by the Americans (writes Mr. Eugene Corri). The latest news about him is that he is the man…

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Rugby Football Features

The World's News · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 7

A SHORT time ago I pointed out a change in tactics by Welsh Rugby backs. Instead of starting passing movements from the scrummage, and carrying on across the…

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Anniversary Regatta

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

An advertisement notifies that entries for the Anniversary Regatta will close at 9 o'clock this evening, at 165 Phillip-street City. The sailing events…

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Boxing

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

[?] a large [?] at the Hippodroma last night the [?] of the [?] tourney were continued. The semi-final of the [?] his open division was postponed until…

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Bowls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 14

Play will commence to-day in connection with the pennant and B and C competitions. Matches will be played on the grounds of the clubs first mentioned. and the draw is as follows:—…

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Golf

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 14

To-day's club competitions:- Bonnie Doon Club: Stroke handicap. Concord Club: Bogey handicap. Manly Club: Bogey handicap…

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BOXING Tourney Semi-Finals

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 5

At the Hippodrome last night the semi-finals of the £300 tourney were continued. The semi-finals of the 9st. 9lb. Open Division was postponed until next Wednesday…

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The Lure of Golf

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 14

Are Sydney women so sporty, or is it mere swank? Anyway, Secretary Ross Gore is nearly driven mad by the number of applications from would-be…

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Next Season's Golf Championships

The World's News · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 7

IMMEDIATELY on the outbreak of war the land comprising six boles on the championship golf links at Deal were commandeered by the War Office, and converted into…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 14

After many disappointments in previous years Dubbe won this year's teams championship on the Strath[?] courts yesterday. The final match between Dubbo and Banaba was contested as closely as could be,…

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Bong Picnic Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 14

Following are the weights for the first day, January 15:- Trial Stakes, 6f.—Mt. Best, 10st 12lb; Star of the South, 10st 12lb; Southern Lad. 10st 12lb; Safety…

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Swimming. N. S.w. A.s.a. Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 14

To-day's programme at the Domain Baths will conclude the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association's Carnival. Mr. Norman Ross will compete in the 100 yards and half-mile championships, and the…

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Tirranna Picnic Races. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 14

The Tirranna picnic races were concluded to-day in beautiful weather before a very large attendance. Results:- Gallipoli Handicap. 1m.—Mr. J. H. F. Gordon's…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Premiership to Dubbo

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

Congratulation to Dubbo the winners of the 1990 men's teams premiership at the Country Carnival at Strathfield yesterday. They were however hard…

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Cricket. St. George Association. Executive Committee

The St George Call · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 7

At the meeting of the above held on Wednesday evening, a letter was r[?]ad from Hurstville Council granting the use of Hurstville Oval free of charge…

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At Old Tirranna The Picnic Races Modes and Memories Goulburn

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 5

Last nights ball concluded the sixty-fifth anniversary celebrations of the Tirranna Picnic Race Club, and in spite of the "war gap" (the historic…

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Bridgeman's Save. Sheffield Shield Cricket. Poor Scoring Game. Hendry's Fine Performance

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 13

Everything seemed to be going swimmingly for New South Wales in the return Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, which begun yesterday at Sydney Cricket Ground, and…

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Interstate Cricket. N. S. WALES v. South Australia. Both Sides Bat Poorly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 14

There were not many spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday when play started in the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia…

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Athletics

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 3

The members of Tom Morris' Athletic and Swimming Club will hold the following events this afternoon:—100 yards sprint, 1 mile run, 1 mile walk, 220 yards…

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