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Sport, 1920

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Wallsend Meeting Good Racing : Running Fire's Record

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 6

Capital sport was provided at the January meeting of the Wallsend J.C. on Saturday, when there was a large attendance. The going was in splendid order one course record being broken and…

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Melbourne Boxing Kelly Retains Flyweight Title After Sensational Battle

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 5

Young Kelly, champion featherweight of Victoria, was called upon by Harry Pearson to defend his title at the Pavilion on Monday evening, Kelly scaled 8.13. and Pearson 8.12. in the…

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N.Z. Sport High Scoring in the Plunket Shield Dominion Amateur Athletic Representation : Lawn Tennis Champions WELLINGTON December 31

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 15

Outdoor sport in New Zealand is coming back into its own. The Christmas holidays was remarkable for the number of representative cricket matches…

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Coursing Gossip From All Parts N.S.W. National Association Officials

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 12

I have had more than one enquiry as to the number of nominations received in connection with the Australasian Waterloo Cup—from people who have…

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Canterbury Park Races Good Day's Sport Certain

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

At the Canterbury Park meeting on Saturday there is a possibility of eight races—there will be seven at least. Omitting the Three-year-old Handicap…

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Victorian Racing Trainer Heywood Nets £13,705 MELBOURNE

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 7

Altogether 152 owners and trainers have participated in the stake money distributed in the metropolitan area this season to date. In the winning trainers…

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Q'n'sland Turf Successful Racing at Albion Park

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

The weather was delightful at Albion Park on Saturday, and the results gave about an even break between a big crowd of backers and fielders. The…

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Adelaide Turf Two Days Racing at Onkaparinga Selections for Gawler

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 6

Already owners and trainers are talking of taking horses to Melbourne for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup meeting while Mr. Jack Flanagan,…

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Britain's Tennis Team "Improved Out of Sight" Pastmasters in Singles

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 7

With two days to go, the members of the British [?] and Australasian teams are busily engaged putting on the finishing touches to their preparation for…

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An A.R.C. Absurdity. Over Height Class Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 1

There is something radically wrong in the A.R.C. system that prevails over certificates of heights and class racing. That the official…

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Swimming. Finish of Summer Carnival. Norman Boss Unapproachable. Scoops 100, 220, 440, and 880 Yards Championships

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 5

The swimming carnival was continued on Wednesday night, when the American visitor, Norman Ross, further accentuated his wonderful powers by…

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Schools Swimming Tuition in New South Wales Old Boys in All States Who Are Doing Big Things

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 14

When last year Mr. Walter Bethel, Chief Clerk of the Education Department, who previously conceived the idea of holding annual vacation schools to…

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Splashes of Spray. Sydney Sailing Club's Handicap Rocket Some Fireworks. Results of All Racing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

Birchgrove Skiff Championship—Isabel 1, Rona 2, Warrigal 3, Ethel 4, Unique 5. Double Bay Amateurs.—Pastime l,…

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Golf Notes Inferior Post War Form of Players Doings Among the Sydney Clubs: Several Ties

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 14

For some mysterious' reason, few, if any, players are showing anything like their pre-war form, and none of them seems to care that he is not playing so…

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The Turf in Victoria Epsom Races: Lord Allen Successful: Record in Brush Steeple

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 5

Backers had a successful afternoon at the meeting of the Epsom Turf Club on Saturday, when almost every winner had solid support. The fixture was held in delightful weather, and despite the fact…

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Davis Cup Lawn Tennis Practice Patterson and Brookes Show Great Form : British Isles Team in Fine Fettle

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 12

After his short trip to the Mountains, Norman Brookes showed great improvement in his play on Monday afternoon. He had a couple of sets against Thomas,…

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Geelong Races. an Outsider Miss Royal Rose, Wins the Principal Event. Post Impression Takes a Double

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 5

The old-estabilshed Geelong Racing Club was very persistent in having its Summer Meeting on a Saturday, and elected to run it in opposition with the…

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Q'l'd Sport Cricket Booming : A.I.F. PROGRAMME New 18-footer Champion : Norman Ross Programme

Referee · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 13

One of the chief topics of the moment in cricket circles is the selection of S. J. Redgrave in the team to represent Queensland against the A.I.F. on January…

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Our Melbourne Letter. Epsom Races. Backers Have a Winning Day. Kilfinn Beats Telecles in the Epsom Handicap. MELBOURNE

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 5

It was very pleasant on Saturday afternoon when, despite the counter gathering at Geelong, there was an excellent attendance at the Epsom Turf Club's…

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Richmond Races Two Warm Favorites Fall. Odds-on Ocean Rock and His Pal Starting Price Scheme. Tot[?] Bulls of [?]Ns

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 6

At the Richmond Trotting Club's meeting at Londonderry last Monday five winners were well backed and two favorites, His Pal and Ocean Rock, were…

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