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Sport, 1920

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Victorian Football

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 13

Although it was expected that the League would admit another team next year, it has been decided that for the present at any rate, the constitution…

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Maitland Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 7

Mr. Allan Anderson, the secretary to the Maitland Jockey Club, has bagged a splendid entry for the race meeting to be held under his management at…

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Gosford Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 12

Drilling rain made molters unpleasant for, the meeting of the Gosford Racing Club held yesterday, but the attendance was good. Fields were large in every race, and the sport most interesting…

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Melbourne Boxing Jones Beats Cave

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 5

In opening an interesting programme at the Pavilion on Monday evening N. Gilbert (8.6) whipped M. Barry (8.3) in half a round. Joe Quirk (8.12) opposed Fred McDowell (8.7) over…

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Rugby Union Laws Australasian Unions Make Improvements

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 13

The deliberations of the conference of delegates from the Australasian Rugby Unions held in Sydney in November have now been made public, and the…

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Golf Championships London, January 17

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 1

The Royal and ancient golf club, St. Andrews, has decided that the amateur golf championship shall be played at Muirfield on June 7, and the open…

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South Coast Pony Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

At Wollongong on Friday next the S.C.P.C. will hold one of its popular pony race meetings, and Secretary Harris notifies that the horse train will…

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Muswellbrook Races. Muswellbrook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 12

The following are the weights for Muswellbrook Races, to take place on Saturday next:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—Sir Peach. 9st 4lb; Orinal, 8st 7lb; Miss Flavinius, 8st 7lb; Free Merv, 8st 21lb;…

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International Tennis: the Davis Cup

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 14

The challenge round of the Davis Cup match between the British Isles and Australasia began at the Double Bay courts, Sydney, on Friday, in the presence of nearly 7000 spectators, including enthusiasts from all parts of the Commonwealth. G. L. Patterson (Vic.) and J. O. Anderson (N.S.W.) had been chosen to represent Australasia in the Singles, and their opponents were A. H. Lo[?]e and A. R. F. Kingscote respectively. The result of the day's play was thai each side gained a match, Patterson defeating Lowe, 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, and Kingscole winning, three sets straight from Anderson, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4. The totals thus…

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Boxing Game in America a Chatty Letter

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 5

Recently I received the following chatty letter from Harry B. Smith, sporting editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. It is dated November 8:—…

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Q'l'd Sport Coming Big Cricket Engagements A.I.F. and Victoria Matches at the Exhibition Ground : Swimming Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 13

Club cricketers are getting many free Saturdays in Queensland this season. They are only just over the Christmas recess, and now another recess of two…

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The Racing. Maiden Handicap. Four Furlongs

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 6

Three heats were wanted to decide the opening event. With Blarney Castle and La Belle Fille out of the way in the first flit, Eudometer dodged out…

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Big Tennis Notes in Friday's Arrow

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 16

In Friday's Arrow will appear sketches and photos of interest in connection with the International tennis matches at Double Bay. Notes on the play and the…

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Rowing Anniversary Regatta Next Monday Death of"R. Tresidder The Old Sculler

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 13

A great success is confidently anticipated for the time-honored Anniversary Day regatta next Monday. Entries are numerous and competition is sure to be…

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Cricket. New South Wales Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 12

Mr. W. P. McElhone, vice-president, occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the New South Wales Association, held last night at the club rooms, Bull's-chambers…

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The Racing. Maiden Handicap. About Six Furlongs

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 6

Two divisions were necessary in the first item. There were three withdrawals from the initial stanza, and with Blarney Castle out of the way. a…

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Racing Budget Keen Sport at Gosford at Gosford

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

A fair crowd witnessed keen racing at Gosford yesterday, in which results flavored backers. Thanks to Saghia tiring after…

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Coursing Gossip of the Kennels The Sport in Victoria : A Senator Who Courses

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 12

In to-day's issue, Mr. W. A. Hoyling, of Brunswick (Vic), submits eight sap-lings by Brown Hawk from Fanny Upton. In a letter Mr. Hoyling tells…

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Interstate Cricket Victorian Team for Sydney MELBOURNE

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 5

The Victorian cricket team left [?] Sydney this afternoon. A. Dean F. H. Shea and L. Fremantle are taking the places of Baring A'Donald and [?]…

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Our Notebook Tricks of the Trade. That Will Ruin Racing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 1

Much, as it is to be regretted, there is no denying the fact that an excess of catch-as-catch-can rules prevails in relation to racing…

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