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Sport, 1920

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Hereford Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 4

The first day at Hereford Park races on Saturday was well attended, the racing being high class, with punters having the best of deal. The…

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Rosehill Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The Autumn meeting of the Hosehill Club, set down for March 20 next, in addition to the usual races, carries with it the Rosehill Handicap of 350 sovs…

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Newcastle Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 8

The flags will again be flying on the popular Newcastle course on Saturday next, when the local club's February race meeting is set down for decision…

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Wallsend Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 8

The programme of the "Wallsend Jockey Club's race meeting to be held on Saturday, February 14, is advertised today, and those interested should bear in…

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New Racing Rules

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

The new rules of racing in Victoria to come into operation on March 1 are as follow: — No person, other than the ricer, shall,…

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Swimming. Keith Kirkland in Pine Form

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 8

The Manly Amateur Club, after a war time recess, resumed club swimming on Saturday last, at Eve's baths. The feature of the fixture was the…

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Boxing Evans and Green at Work

The Sun · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The training quarters of Digger Evans at the Sir Joseph Banks Hotel, Botany, were visited yesterday afternoon by a number of enthusiasts. Evans boxed six rounds with…

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Mr. Justice Knox's Racing Library

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 11

It was announced yesterday that Mr. Justice Knox, who recently resigned from the chairmanship of the Australian Jockey Club after his appointment as Chief Justice of Australia,…

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Racing at Bathurst. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 12

The Hereford-Kelso Race Club's summer meeting opened on Saturday in fine weather and before a large attendance. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—W. Bonser's ch m Antonio…

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Cessnock Races. Cessnock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 12

Cessnock races were held in fine weather, the attendance being large. Results:- January Handicap, 1m.—J. Morris' b g Lylight, by Knightlight—Lilac, 7st 41b (Mahoney), 1;…

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Delightful A.I.F. Cricket J. M. Gregory Stars All Round:: Scores Two Centuries and Bowls & Fields Brilliantly

Referee · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

It was a day of delightful zest in Cricket on Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The famed A.I.F. team of young Australians, after their successful tour it. England and South Africa, had come home to test the mettle of fellow…

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BOXING Featherweight Title Godfrey Wants Side Wager

Evening News · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Messrs. M'Queen and Casey, who have Harry Holmes, the featherweight in hand, in preparation for his bout against Sid Godfrey on Saturday week at the…

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Football Fever. Workers Sacrifice Wages

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 11

There is an extraordinary boom in professional Association football, recalling the palmy pre-war days. The English Cup ties are in full swing after a five years' interval…

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The Racing. Novice Handicap. Five Furlongs

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 6

The Novice Handicap was the first event listed in the book, and when Blarney Castle, who bolted and injured himself slightly the day previous,…

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The Racing. Approved Stakes. About six Furlongs

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 6

The racing commenced with the Approved Stakes, and only five found their way to the pest. Hilburn, the top weight, was the one that found most…

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Woodend Races. Katiga Takes the Cup

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 5

Meetings on the prettily-situated and well-kept Woodend course. thanks almost entirely to the energy and enterprise of secretary Mr. "Jack" Keating…

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Melbourne Boxing Mixed Programme at Pavilion: Greaves and Borland Draw

Referee · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 5

Norman Gilbert and Air. Gould opened a mixed programme at the Pavilion on Monday evening in a three-round try-out. Gould showed promise. Pruga James (8.2) and Frank Morris…

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Cricket Big Match Reviewed Value of Experience

Evening News · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The severs defeat of New South Wales by the A. I. F. team came as a surprise. On Saturday night, with seven wickets in hand, and only [?] runs to get the…

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Football Revival. Workers Besiege Grounds. London, February 2

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 9

There is an extraordinary boom in professional Association football, recalling the palmy pre-war days. The English Cup ties are in full swing, after an interval of five years…

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Coursing Round the Kennels No. 3.—Mr. P. A. Lamb, "Woodstock," Rooty Hill

Referee · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 9

The subject matter for my article this week is the establishment of Mr. P. A. Lamb. A trip to Rooty Hill is ever interesting to me, and I must confess I…

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