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Sport, 1920

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Sailing. Birchgrove Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 9

The fourth annual Birchgrove regatta was held yesterday. The various races, which started and finished in Snails Bay, provided interesting racing, and were watched by a large gathering of spectators from the…

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Newcastle Regatta. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 9

The Newcastle harbour prensented a gay appearance to-day, when New Year's Day Regatta, an event which in pre-war days was a great attraction, but which has not been held during the past four years, was revived…

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Golf

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 9

Following are the results of the club competitions yesterday:- BONNIE DOON CLUB. Stroke Handicap, 30 holes, Mr. S. Smith's Trophy…

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The Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 8

Racing began with the Notice Handicap, in which the riding ssas confined to apprentices. On the withdrawal of Tickeroo and Eurnaeus, Kewpie was elected favourite, but strong support for Ailali caused…

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Cricket

The Sun · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 5

A cricket match between Canterbury District and Moore Park played on the Camps[?]e Recreation Ground yesterday resulted in a win for Moore Park on…

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SWIMMING Norman Ross Carnivals

Arrow · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 4

The American amateur champion, Norman Ross, will figure in the first of the Sydney swimming championship carnivals at the Domain Baths on Saturday…

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Racing Budget Tips for To-morrow Turf Notes Warwick Farm Races

The Sun · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

Some interesting racing will take place at Warwick Farm to-morrow. A frequent service of special trains will be running, and the first event starts…

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Boxing O'Malley Outclassed

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 7

[?] Wigglis, the American heavy [?] had his win in Sydney last night. at the [?] he met Tom O'Malley, who are beaten in eleven…

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Bowls Gossip the Pennant

Arrow · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 6

Following is the draw for the first rounds of the State pennant and B competitions to be played to-morrow week. All matches must take place on the green…

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Boxing. Wiggins Beats O'malley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 9

Chuck Wiggins (America), 12st, beat Tom O'Malley, l1st 2½lb, at the Stadium last night the towel being thrown in from O'Malley's corner in the twelfth round. In the seventh round O'Malley was cornered, and he was…

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Boxing Championship. Paris, Dec. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 7

M. Descamps, manager for Georges Carpentier, the heavyweight champion boxer of Europe, announces that Carpentier will not be ready to fight for the world's championship…

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Sale of Racing Stock

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 7

William Inglis and son held a sale of brod mares untried stock, and [?] to training at their Newmarket Stables, Randwick, this afternoon, Mr. Arthur…

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Cricket Macartney's Injury

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

C.G. Macartney, who had bis hand injured by a ball, bowled by Arnott, in the Western Suburbs-Cordon match last month, will be unable to play for at least…

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Cricket. Umpires' Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 9

At Waverley Oval yesterday the New South Wales Cricket Association and Centennial Park Association umpires renewed their annual match, the first since the war. The New South Wales Association Umpires…

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Sporting News. Cricket

The Propeller · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 4

On account of the Christmas holidays no grade matches were played last week. However, the competition will be commenced this Saturday. In…

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Crows and Golf. Yeroncpilly Links

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

The other day I heard a good story about crows and golf-balls that is too good to keep. I apologise-in advance-to the Queensland Government…

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Goulburn Races. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 9

The New Year's Day meeting of the local racing club was held to-day in fine weather. Details:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—C. Thompson's Kincumber Lad, by Kincumber—Alice, 8st 7lb (D. Fulls), 1; J. R…

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Orange Races. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 9

At the opening day of the New Year's meeting to-day there was a record attendance. The weather was beautiful. Results:- Maiden Handicap of £10, 6f.—George Peisley's blk [?]…

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Lawn Tennis. Western Suburbs Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 9

With an early start and a late ending a large number of matches were completed yesterday in perfeet weather for the game. In the morning F. Peach won in two close sets…

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