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Sport, 1920

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British Isles. Tennis Team in Adelaide. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 14

On the Adelaide Oval court to-day an exhibition tennis match was played between the British Isles and South Australia. The latter representatives were outclassed. Results:…

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Boxing Barred Degrading and Deplorable" Not Allowed in Goulburn GOULBURY

Evening News · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 6

"Boxing carried out at the Sydney Stadium, and witnessed by women, is deplorable and degraging. Thus Ald. Betis at the last meeting…

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Sports and Games. CRICKET. "The Argus" Century Corner

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

10—C. Leabeater, P'matta Com. School, 178. 11—J. Harley, Esatwood, 100. 11—J. Williams, parramatta District, 100. 11—J. Healey, Blacktown, 104…

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The Best Judges Are the People Fair Deal in Boxing Greatest Since Darcy

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 7

I knew a publican once who boasted that he emptied a bucket of water into his beer cask. The trick showed him a handsome profit, he said, but…

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Cricket Reform One Innings with Eighteen Aside Great Batting By Andrews

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 7

Norman, in Sydney grade cricket on Saturday, scored 106 not out, and took four wickets for 10 runs. He is apt to bowl a mug team out for a…

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Athletics. Ashfield Memorial Cup

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 14

The Ashfield Soldiers' Memorial Cup, 100yds handicap, open to members of the N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association, was decided at Pratten Park on Thursday evening. Sixty-six nominations were received…

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Brighton Baths Athletic Club

The St George Call · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The above Club held a 200 yards event at the Baths last week end. Result:—First heat, S. Shutt 1, R. Boroles 2. Second heat, H. Ryan 1, H…

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Boxing

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 9

At the Hippodrome to-morrow night Matty Smith, the American lightweight, who enlisted and spent over three years in the A.I.F., will face Charlie Cole over 20 rounds…

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Racing at Victoria Park

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 6

There will be a meeting at Victoria Park on Wednesday next, and, with the best of the unregistered division engaged, the sport should be excellent. The first…

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South Coast Tennis WOLLONGONG

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 7

In the interclub competition under the umpires auspices the South Coast Tennis Association, Port Kembla Club were the winners, having played right through the competition without being…

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Questionable Decision Holmes' Improved Boxing Decision Goes to Godfrey

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 2

A much improved boxer since he left Australia some time ago and fought in Manila, Harry Holmes, the featherweight. reappeared in the Sydney ring…

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A Parson's Punch Is Boxing Degrading? Goulburn Council's View GOULBURN

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 4

"The best hiding I ever had was from a parson. This talk about boxing being degrading is nonsense," said Alderman Steele at the Goulburn City…

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The Turf Moorefield Races Win for Fra Diavolo Blue Baron's Flying

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 5

"While the attendance was good at Moorefield, where the track was in good order, only £5223 10s was invested on the totes…

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Leaders Hard Pressed In Cricket Premiership—Centuries by Emery and Forssberg

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 9

Though Western Suburbs appear to be troubled by Glebe, they are certain to lead at the conclusion of the round of cricket matches commenced yesterday, for their…

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[?] Grade Cricket Emery's Vigorous Innings 126 (Not Out) In 127 Minutes Best Performances Batting

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 8

Emery, 120 (not out). Forssberg, 126 (not out). G. Thatcher, 87. Boyce, 83…

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Athletics Departure of New Zealand Team

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 9

The New Zealand track and field team which visited Sydney for the Australasian championships, filled for Auckland by the Maheno at 9.30 a.m. yesterday. Before the steamer cast [?]…

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Rowing. Leichhardt Club Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 8

On Saturday the Leichhardt Rowing Club's annual regatta was held on the Iron Cove course. The weather was fine, but a strong wind and choppy water hampered the [?]. The steamer Bronzewing,…

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Boxing. Godfrey Beats Holmes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 9

There was a good house at the Stadium on Saturday night to see Sid Godfrey and Harry Holmes, and after 20 stirring rounds Godfrey got the decision, although the margin was small. The majority of Holmes's…

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Moorefield Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 9

The attendance at Moorefield races on Saturday was quite up to the suburban average, and the weather was all that could be desired, fields were good in all races except the principal event, which only…

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Kensington Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 9

Kensington Racing Club's pony and galloway meeting on Saturday had its full share of patronage. Ten races were disposed of, and there appeared to be no lack of money for speculation. The totalisators…

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