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Referee · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 10
Sydney was indeed sad at heart when it read in the Referee at its breakfast table on the morning of November 1, 1916, that Les Darcy had disappeared as unaccountably as if the earth had opened up and swallowed him. All traces of Australia's young idol after a particular point were lost…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A.I.F. Triumph at Cricket N.S. Wales Batsmen Downed Cheaply Outplayed on Second and Third Days After Getting Grip on First Day (Continued From Page 1.)
Referee · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 14
William Bruce by the manner in which he smacks, that is hits, them to the onside without any fuss or indecision. On the off he is more like Vernon…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Our Melbourne Letter. Moonee Valley Races. Ready Aye Ready Scores a Rather Lucky Win. Adelaide Colt Earl Simon Effects a Surprise Seigneur Just Beats Galloway Katiga in Principal Event. Imported Cyntoi Opens a Winning Account Narrow Win of Hot Favorite Bullengarook MELBOURNE
Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 5
It was very hot and dusty in the early part of Saturday afternoon, but there was a welcome cool change later, and recegoers gathered in great force at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ascot Races
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 9
"Ascot races were well attended yesterday, and the weather was all that could be desired, although a trifle on the warm side. A nine-event programme was run through without mishap, and the results were…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Swimming Ross Wins in Record Time
Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2
As was expected, Norman Ross defeated Frank [?] in the 440 yards championship in Melbourne last night. The [?] was [?] at the City…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →GOLF Wentworth Falls Club
Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 5
The addition to the golf house at Wentworth Falls are hearing competition. The course is in splendid order and is being availed of by many visiting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lawn Tennis Men's Grade Games
Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2
The New South Wales Association's men's grade matches are to start on March 27, later than was originally intended owing to the tourneys being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boxing Pretty and Effective Glancing a Straight Left
Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2
Those who were present when Thorn boxed Jamite on Saturday last almost saw one of the prettiest and effective moves. I refer to Frank Thorn's clever…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Aspendale Park Races. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 8
The weather was fine and attendance good at Aspendale Park races this afternoon. Details:- Maiden Plate, 5f.—E. A. Reid's Orula, by The Nut (imp.)—Orlet, 7st 9lb (J. Williams), 1; Visibility, 6st…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →British Isles Tennis Team. Southern Tour
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 7
By last night's express the members of the British Isles team—Lieut.-Colonol A. R. F. Kingscote, Major A. H. Lowe, and Capt. A. E. Beamish, together with Mrs. Kingscote—left…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Rosehill Races. Kenilis and Sandbee. the Irish Poet Scores
The Australian Worker · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 9
The Rosehill January meeting was well attended on Saturday. The racing was interesting, the finishes for Flying and Rosehill Handicaps being very close…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →To-days Sporting Editor of Athletic Sporting, REG. L. (Showy) Bakes, Australia's Champion All-round Athlete the Turf In Open Company Two-year-olds at Ascot
Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2
Athough under A.J.C. Rule 29 2-year-olds are ellgible to compete in handicap open company from December I. so far youngsters have not in such circumstances…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Athletics. Australasian Conference
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 8
The biennial conference of the Amateur Athletic Union of Australia and New Zealand Board of Control, was resumed, last evening, Mr. R. Coombes, president of the union, in the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Swimming
The Sun · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2
Also in Evening News
Ladies Australian Championships, first carnival, at Domain Baths. Spit Club, 300 yards senior and 60 yards Junior handicaps, at Spit Baths…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →ROWING Combined Regatta
The Sun · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2
The North Shore and Mosman Rowing Clubs regatta will be hold to-morrow afternoon, The course selected is a now one, being from Bradley's Head to Cremorne…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boxing
The Sun · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald
Stadium.--Digger Evans v. Jack Green, 20 rounds…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowls
Evening News · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2
Fraser of the Chatswood Club, has won the Metropolitan section of the single-handed championship of the N.S.W. Bowling Association He defeated [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowls Gossip
Arrow · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4
The competition for the single-handed championship of New South Wales is in its final stages. On Tuesday last, Deane (Ryde) beat Grice (Randwick), Pontey…
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