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Sport, 1920

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V.p. Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

The programme listed for the meeting to be held at Victoria Park on February 7 next is an attractive one, covering seven events worth £900 in prize money…

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Our Newcastle Letter. Tatt's New Secretary. Newcastle Races—the Late Dick Tressidder—aldermanic Sportsmen—four-pair Champion. Hip—death of Ted De Glorion—boxing and Swimming. Tatt's New Secretary. Newcastle

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 8

At a large gathering of the employees of the Newcastle Gas Company the said of Mr. Jack Allen, who was…

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Anniversary Regatta a Brilliant Aquatic Success: Terminates in Southerly Blow

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 13

The 84th Anniversary Regatta, the second in the new (post war) era, was held on the waters of Port Jackson last Monday under, on the whole, favorable…

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Adelaide Races. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 12

Delightfully fine and cool weather prevailed for the A.R.C. Foundation Day meeting at Victoria Park. There was a splendid attendance, and the track was good going. Results:…

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Maitland Races. Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 12

The Maitland Jockey Club's Anniversary Day meeting was held in fine weather, with a large attendance. Results:-Novice Handicap, 6f.—Mr. H. A. Dobbie's ch g…

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Melbourne Boxing Jordan Too Good for Gleeson

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 5

A big crowd at the Athletic Pavilion on Monday evening witnessed fine sport. In the : opening event kid Howard defeated Ted Phelan on points in three rounds. Digger Jim…

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Golf. Australian Club. Bogey Sweepstakes Handicap

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 12

E. F. Taylor (5), square; J. H. Robinson (9), 3 down. Four-ball Bogey Sweepstakes Handicap. R. Bull (6) and J. Carruthers (16); 5 up; W. B…

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The Racing. Maiden Handicap. Five Furlongs

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 6

The lengthy programme commenced at 12.30 p.m. with the first division of the Maiden Handicap, a race which provided a field of seventeen. A spirited market…

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Lawn Tennis Bond with New Zealand

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 1

At the dinner on Saturday evening tendered to the teams of the Davis Cup contest, Mr. Norman Brookes, in proposing a toast, took occasion to express…

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Maitland Races. a Successful Meeting

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 3

The Maitland Jockey Club's race meeting, held at Rutherford on Anniversary Day, was the principal holiday attraction in the district, and as was only to be…

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Rowing Alfred Felton Nearing Home Anniversary Regatta in Variable Weather : Excellent Sport

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 12

Alfred D. Felton, world's champion sculler, is rapidly Hearing home—he is aboard the steamer Kocnigin Louisa, which, it is understood, is due to arrive…

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Cricket. A.i.f. Team

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 12

The A.I.F. team will arrive in Sydney to-morrow, and will be welcomed at noon at the Town Hall by the Lord Mayor. Owing to the unsettled weather the New South…

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Football Powerful English Team for Australia

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 5

The Northern Union team will be for-midable. Cabled on Monday from London that Harold Wagstaff, J. Rogers, and D. Clarke, of Hudersfield, E. W. Jones…

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Sandown Park Races Favorites Win Three Races :: England Hourses Start:: Fitness in Form

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 5

Held in genial weather, the Sandown Park meeting on Saturday drew a big attendance, and the sport was interesting Three successive races fell to…

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Boxing in England Wells Beats Reeve LONDON, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 1

Bombala Wells formerly English heavyweight [?] champion knocked out Harry Reeves, the well-known heavyweight, who visited Australia…

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The Racing. Second Hurdle Race. About Two Miles

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 3

With the exception of three horses, the same field which competed in Saturday's Hurdle Race stripped for this race. Angelform was given a rise of…

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Mudheap Cricket Not Inspiring Bowlers Without Method

The Sun · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

Cricket on a mudheap may have its attractions, but to the onlooker it lacks variety. Many people at the Cricket Ground yesterday were…

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The Boxing Ring the Filipino Beats Eddie Wallace. Saturday Night's Fight

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, Jamito, the Filipino hurricane fighter, met Eddie Wallace, an American light weight, and easily defeated him…

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Coursing Australasia's Wat'loo Cup The Nominators: Victoria N.C.C's Annual Meeting

Referee · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 12

At the annual meeting of the N.C.A. Of Victoria, Mr. Frank J. O'Halloran's motions were defeated, although he had a measure of success with one. Mention…

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Lawn Tennis. Kingscote Beats Anderson Pockley Wins From Lowe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 12

Vagaries of weather were experienced again yesterday, when the Australasian championships were continued at the Double Bay ground. It was not possible to begin play…

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