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Sport, 1920

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Swimming

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

The annual carnival of the Metropolitan Ladies' Club will be said at the Domain Baths on February [?] in addition to the 290 state ter[?] championship…

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Boxing

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

Eddie Wallace will probably make his [?] appearance in Australia at the Hippodrome to-night when he will meet Ald Godfrey Australia's feather weight chats…

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Golf

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

Results of the club competitions on Saturday. There was no play at Manly, owing to the death of Mrs. Mark Mitchell, wife of the president of the club. BONNIE DOON CLUB…

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Rowing. North Shore-mosman Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 9

The North Shore and Mosman Rowing Clubs held a combined regutta on Saturday afternoon Owing to the strong southerly, the original course (Bradley's Head to Cremorne) was abandoned in favour of a…

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Boxing. Godfrey and Wallace

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 7

Godfrey, holder of the featherweight title, and one of the hardest punching men at his weight, will face the tough American lightweight Wallace, at two Hippodrome to-night. There will be two six rounds…

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Boxing. Evans Beats Green

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

At the Stadium on Saturday night "Digger" Evans, 8st 12lb, beat Jack Green, 8st 6lb, on points after 20 rounds The house was packed, and throughout the contest the excitement was intense Evans won with…

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Swimming Championships Kirkland to Compete

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 5

Keith Kirkland the Spit Swimming Club's brilliant performer is to take part in the Australian championships carnival to begin at Ad[?] on…

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Mosman-North Shore Regatta Review of the Events

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 6

It was a good performance on the part of the North Shore crew to win the lightweight maiden fours at the regatta of the Mosman-North Shore Club on…

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Swimming. Ladies' Championships. Miss Durack Defeated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

The ladles' Australian championship carnival, held in the Domain Baths on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the N.S.W. Ladies' Amateur Swimming Association, attracted a large gathering, whose…

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Victoria Park Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

There was some good racing at the Victoria Park pony and galloway meeting on Saturday, the majority of the finishes being very close. Jeff, a 4-years-old bay geiding, by Kilbroney (imp.) from…

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Notes on the Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 9

In the eighteen-footers' handicap Onda led the fleet at the first rounding mark, but her good showing oft the wind was not sustained with sheets inboard and she dropped back. Flonrie, which hauled a wind in second…

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Warwick Farm Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

Perfect weather favoured the Warwick Farm meeting on Saturday, and the attendance was well up to the average. Speculation was brisk throughout the day, but there was not much to choose between backers…

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Lawn Tennis. Killara Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

At the continuation of the Killara taurnament on Saturday E. O. Pockley was fully extended in the singles championship by J. Willard, who won the first seb and, after losing the second, made a close finish…

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Uralla Racing Club. Uralla

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

The second day of the Uralla races was held yesterday. Results:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—Kenverne, 8st 11lb, 1; Gunner Tom, 7st 5lb, 2. Only two started Betting:…

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Williamstown Racing Club. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

It was cold and boisterous for the Williamstown Racing Club's meeting at Caulfield to-day. There was a good attendance. Results:- Hurdle Race, 2m.—Mr. A. Crozier's Tulliah, by…

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Newcastle Racing Club. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

The February meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club was held to-day, in brilliant, fine weather Results:- Flying Handleip of 125 sovs. 6f.—Mr. A. Rose's br m Anchillo, by Antoni (imp.)—Cuchillo, 6yrs, 8st (J…

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Goulburn Racing Club. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

The February meeting of the Goulburn Racing Club opened yesterday with a good attendance. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6t.—T. J. Heylan's Maltoff, by Maitster—Cast Off, 8st (Quigley), 1; J. R. Qarradd's…

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Wellington Races. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

Wellington Jockey Club's Summer meeting was held to-day in beautiful weather, the attendance being good. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—A. H. Oliver's b g…

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Davis Cup Tennis America's Challenge

Evening News · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 5

Mr. T. H. Bicks. hon, secretary of the Australasian Lawn Tennis Association this afternoon received the following cable from Mr Paul B Williams. field…

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Albion Park Races. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 8

The Albion Park races were held in fine weather. There was a good attendance. First division: Endorette, 8st 11lb (Rowe), 1; Sylvane, 6st 9lb (Doherty), 2; Timber Jack, 7st 12lb…

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