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Sport, 1920

8,287 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 250

Swimming. Interstate Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

The New South Wales team, comprising Messrs. S. Beck, W; Herald, H. M. Hay, and M. Christie will leave to-night by the Melbourne express. The South Australian carnival will commence next Wednesday,…

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Golf. Leura Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

Medal Handicap for Mr. John M'Luckie's Trophy. J.w. Jessop, 79—6[?]73; C.W.B. Jenkinms, 85—12[?] 73; D.A. Sheely, 95—18[?]77; M'Luckie, 78, ser, 78; A.K. Roberts, 96—[?]78; Allan Uther, 85—6[?]79…

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Warwick Farm Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

following are the acceptances for Saturday:- Maiden Handicap, 6f (2.10).—The Destroyer, 9st; Waiwora, 8st 4lb; Kitty Phast, 8st 2lb; Julia Grey, 8st 2lb; Limita, 8st 2lb; Trevier, 8st Carloman, 8st;…

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Ladies at Cricket

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

Two teams of women cricketers, playing on the cricket ground at Young, gave a creditable display of batting, totalling 243 runs in slightly over two…

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Sydney Cricket Ground

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. H. C. T. Sawyer, 18 Castlereagh-street, city, writes:--"Might I crave space in your valuable paper for the publication of a few…

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Uralla Races. Uralla

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

Result of the first day of the Uralla races:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Earl Godwin, 8st 31b, 1; Once More, 9st, 2; Cunnyania, 7st 5lb, [?]. Time, 1m 16s. Betting 6 to 1 v Earl Godwin…

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BOXING Evans and Green Great Fight Expected

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

From Charlie Lucas, Diggar Evans manager I have received what may be termed a final report of the preparation for Evans battle to-morrow night with…

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Control of Boxing. New York, Feb. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 7

Major Biddle, president of the Army, Navy, and Chilian Boxing Control, stated that the British Board of Boxing Control favours the creation of an Anglo-American boxing alliance…

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Football Mad London, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 1

Queues assembled at 3 a.m. to witness the football Cup tie match between Sunderland and Burnley. When the match started 53,000 people were present…

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All About Boxing. International Strife. Montreal. February 4

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 5

A New York message states that Major Biddle, president of the Army and Navy Civilian Boxing Control Boara. has Stated that the British Board of Boxing Control favors the…

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Killara Tennis Tourney Draw for To-morrow

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 5

The Killers [?] will be continued to-morrow The draw is:— All [?] Singular [?] Willard [?] Smith 2.45 Selmes…

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Lawn Tennis Some Lessons From the Internationals

Arrow · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 3

Now that the Davis Cup and Australasian championships have ended it is possible to proceed with local events, though it will be long before discussion of the…

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TENNIS British Isles and Victoria MELBOURNE

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 5

The match between the British [?] lawn tennis team and Victorian was begun or St. Kilda court this afternoon just after the commandment of the second…

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Sporting News. Cricket. Hospital Benefit Match

The Propeller · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 3

The annual match between the A Grade XI. and B. Grade XV., in aid of St. George District Hospital, was played on Saturday on Bexley Park…

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Warwick Farm Races To-morrow's Runners Discussed

Arrow · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 1

The racing at Warwick Farm to-morrow should be interesting, notwithstanding that some of the fields will be on the small side. Special trains will…

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Schools in Sport About the Cricket Season

Arrow · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

The State schools have resumed after the vacation, and many teachers who have been attending the big cricket games at the Sydney Cricket Ground were…

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Racing Budget To-morrow's Selections Victoria Changes Hands Fixtures

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

Saturday.--Warwick Farm and Victoria Park race. Monday.--Richmond Pony races, Rosebery acceptances…

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Races Postponed Owing to Heavy Sain WELLINGTON

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 5

The races which were to have been held to-day have been postponed all to-morrow [?] account of the heavy rain washing holes in the track…

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Club Cricket Again One Day Match This Week

Arrow · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

The eighth round of premiership games will commence to-morrow, and being confined to one day, will favor Western Suburbs, who, on account of the…

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