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Sport, 1920

8,287 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 250

British Tennis Team. Matches in Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 7

About 800 people assembled on the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club's grounds this afternoon to see the British lawn tennis team play an exhibition match against the Victorian team…

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The Boxing Ring a Win for "Digger" Evans. a Huge Audience

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 4

The Sydney Stadium held the biggest crowd of fight fans on Saturday night last that has ever gathered within its walls when Jack Green, the…

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The World of Sport Editor of Athletic Sporting, REG. L. (Snowy) BAKER, Australia's Champion All-round Athlete the Turf Registered Races a Comparison

Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 2

There was never a more interesting compilation issued from the A. J. C. office than the list of registered meetings held in this State. It was the work of the…

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Swing That Counts More Golf Faults "That Little Bit Extra"

The Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 3

Where moat golfers make a mistake is in devoting too much attention to the upward swing. The upward swing in certainly Important, but it is the downward swing that…

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CRICKET A.I.F. Lessons Fielding and Smart Running

Evening News · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 2

The match between New South Wales and the A. I. F. team has left memories of many points in the game which should be useful to players generally Weather…

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Sunday Sport Bishop Radford Attacked Why Not Hold Races? Goulburn

The Sun · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 7

Speaking at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the Rev. George Tulloch criticised Bishop Radford and the Anglican Synod for their attitude…

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Football. Rugby Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 12

An advertisement in the "Herald" invites applications for the position of secretary to the Rugby Union. The approaching season promises a revival of interest in this game, and the new secretary will, amongst other…

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Boxing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 8

Jim Baillie is to meet Battling Nelson in a scrap over the full journey at Phelan's Picture Palace. Wallsend, next Friday night. The Cessnock crack…

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Swimming Splashes

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 8

The Newcastle Surf Club's carnival to be held on Saturday next promises to be a great success. Secretary Joe Palmer reports that record entries have…

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Our Newcastle Letter. Newcastle Races. Wallsend Next Saturday — Soldiers' Application Refused — Hunter Hundred Abandoned — Four-pair Championship — Boxing, Swimming, &c. Newcastle Races. Newcastle

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the Newcastle Jockey Club's February race meeting on Saturday, and, contrary to expectations, the weather was gloriously…

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Saturday's Athletic, Rowing, and Swimming Events

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 11

G. R. Parker (N.S.W.), Winner of the One Mile Walking Championship of Australasia. He finished 60 yards ahead of E. E. Austen (N.S.W.), who was 50 [?] of R. F. Stokes, (N.S.W.)…

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Boxing Tournament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 3

The third session of the Cabra-Vale disctrict boxing tournament was held in the town hall, Cabramatta, on Saturday, 7th inst. Some good fights were put up and…

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Swimming Australian Championships

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 2

A telegram received by Mr. H. R. Kelly hon treasurer of the N.S.W Amateur Association from Mr Los Duff the manacer of the heats of the 156 Yards…

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Bowls. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 12

The North Coast Pennant bowling championship final was won by Lismore, defeating Grafton by [?]9, points to 54…

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Sydney League Swimming Club

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 3

The above club retained its title of Premiers of the New South Wales League of Swimmers by decisively winning the 500yds Teams' Championship…

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Soccer Football

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the Northern District British Football Association is set down for Saturday night next at the Trades Hall. The calling of…

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Anglo-american Boxing Alliance

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 10

Cabled from Montreal on February 4 : "A New York message states that Major Biddle, president of the Army and Navy Civilian Boxing Control Board has stated…

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Mornington Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 5

Favored by nice pleasant weather, in marked contrast to that of the previous day, the Mornington races on Thursday, in aid of the Frankston Soldiers…

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Wallsend Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 8

The Wallsend Jockey Club will make another bid for public patronage on Saturday next, when the February meeting is on the list for decision. A splendid…

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