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Sport, 1920

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Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 8

To-day's arrangements for the Anniversary Regatta are as follow:- Sydney Ferries, Ltd., steamers will run to the flagship Aeneas from Fort Macquarie…

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The Regatta Brilliant Harbor Scene Big Fleets Afloat Crowds Watch Racing

The Sun · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 5

The Anniversary Regatta, which has been held continuously for 84 years, was celebrated to-day. The harbor presented a magnificent spectacle, not…

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Golf

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 9

Results of the club competitions on Saturday:- BONNIE DOON CLUB. Stroke Handicap. A. H. Beer, 89-12=77; T. Seage, 103-26=77; T. E…

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Swimming. Club Events

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 9

Spit Amateur Club, at Spit Baths, Middle Harbour.— 100 Yards Senior Handicap—Final: W. McCarthy, 12s, 1; T. Synott, 7s, 2; C. Callaghan, 9s, 3. Time, lm 9s. Starting from scratch, Keith Kirkland tied…

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The Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 9

Backers began well by making Angleform favourite for the Hurdle Race, but not another first fancy got home until the final event, when Jack Findlay got a lot of punters out of trouble. As three rank outsiders…

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Tennis Snapshots

The Sun · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 1

O'Hara-Wood (Vic.), who beat Neil (N.S.W.), and Marsh (N.S.W.), who defeated Thomas (S.A.), in the Australasian singles championship on Saturday…

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Boxing. Jamito Beats Wallace

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 8

Jamito, the Filipino boxer, won again on Saturday night, when he beat Eddie Wallace on points after 20 exciting, rounds. It was thought that Wallace, on account of his good showing against Edwards, would…

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Bowls. State Championship Singles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 9

The bowling championship contests opened on Saturday with the qualifying and first round. Results:- At Randwick: Doughty (St. George), 21, beat Grundy (Marrickville), 11; Morrison (Petersham), 24, beat…

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Notes on the Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 9

Rocket, in charge of T. Tait, scored a very fine win in the Sydney club's race. Racing down the harbour the limit-boat, Florrie, more than held her own, and entered upon the thrash to Shark Island with…

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Lawn Tennis. Australasian Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 8

A large number of spectators spent a pleasant day on Saturday watching the lawn tennis celebrities now gathered in Sydney competing in the Australasian singles and doubles championships, though the…

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Sail and Scull Anniversary Regatta To-day's Big Harbor Spectacle

Evening News · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 5

The Anniversary Regatta was held to-dy is weather contributing not only to a full enjoyment of a striking spuatic spectacle, but also to the various craft…

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Muswellbrook Races. Muswellbrook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 9

The attendance at the races yesterday was small. The fields were fair, and the racing was good. Results:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—P. Purcell's Miss Flavinius,…

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Sandown Park Races. Melrouune

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 9

The Sandown Park Racing Club was favoured by the weather to-day, and there was a good attendance. Details:- Hurdle Race, 2m.—Messrs. Falkiner and Austin's…

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Cricket. A.i.f. Team

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 8

A meeting of ground members will be held in the big dining-room at the Sydney Cricket Ground at 4 o'clock to-day to arrange for a reception of the A.I.F. players…

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The Moving Picture Show Cricket

The Sun · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 4

Dr. Archibald Grubb looks into his insectariationist relationships:-- Certain statements on the subject of crickets have aroused my interest. I…

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Rugby Tour Springboks May Visit N.Z. CAPETOWN, January 24

The Sun · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 1

South Africa is considering an invitation for a Rugby tour of New Zealand in the coming season…

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Lawn Tennis Australasian Championships Lowe in Form

Evening News · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 5

The Australasian lawn tennis championships were continued at the Double Bay courts this morning, in delightful weather and on excellent courts. There…

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Junior Cricket Canterbury Association Third Grade

The Sun · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 6

Auburn five for 116 closed (Borke 36, L. Adams 24, Jordan 22) beat Sydenham 54 and 36 (Edwards 25). Bowling for Auburn, Bruyere four for 28 and four for 20, Adams two…

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Championship Tennis. Australasian Tournament. O'hara Wood's Great Display

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 7

Sydney tennis enthusiast were given a treat on Saturday when Captain O'Hara Wood demonstrated what a good service and close volleying mean in the game of angles. The brilliant young Victorian was opposed…

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