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Sport, 1920

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Bowls

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 3

Parramatta A had a day off on Saturday, having a bye in the pennant competition, so a visit from the President of the Association (Mr. John Spence) was very…

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Football

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 3

During the war Rugby Union football was practically dead, at all events teams were not strong enough for the grade District competitions to be gone on with…

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Lawn Tennis

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 6

Killara tournament. Western Suburbs Club's capt[?]cy and doubles championship…

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World of Sport: Boxing, Sculling, Billiards. Boxing and Boxers

The World's News · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 7

IN point of numbers I am sure that we never enjoyed such boxing strength as we do to-day (writes Mr. Eugene Corri), but I am afraid the general standard of ability…

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League Football

The St George Call · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 7

The annual meeting of St. George Junior League is to be held on Monday, March 8, in the Kogarah School of Arts, when all the old delegates and…

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Boxing Last Night's Tourney

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

There was a good crowd at the Hipp[?] last night, when the [?] tourney was advanced another stage. In the feather-wight novice division Jack…

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Boxing. Jersey City, Feb. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 13

Jimmy Wilde decisively beat Russell, the latter's seconds throwing the sponge into the ring in the seventh round, Wilde scoring a technical knock-out. The victor was superior…

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Football on

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 6

According to reports appearing in your columns on several dates, it appears that this is a burning question in the town of Temora. In the Police…

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St. George Regatta. To the Editor of "The Call."

The St George Call · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 7

Sir, I have read Mr. Haggarty's reply to my letter of February 7, and accept his challenge for a race between the "Wyuna" and "Roma," any proceeds…

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Lawn Tennis. Illawarra Suburbs' Assn

The St George Call · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 6

The attention of tennis enthusiasts is drawn to the advertisement appearing in another column, that the annual meeting of the Association will take place in…

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Motor Stewards To Watch Races

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 5

The proposal to lay down a motor path inside the race track so that stewards can follow the field in a fast motor, recently placed before the…

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"English Incapable" Shaw's Opinion on Boxing Carpentier-Beckett Fight

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

"Any intelligent person who frequents such exhibition will soon be convinced that the English are congenitally incapable of the art of bowing" That is…

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A Racing Accident. Death of a Popular Jockey

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 1

We regret to have to record the death of a popular Granville jockey, Richard Walker, who died at his residence, Granville, late on Wednesday evening. From…

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

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 3

Oct. 10—c. Lenbenter, P'matta Com. School, 178. 11—J. Hariey. Eastwood. 100. 11—J. Williams, Parramatta District. 100. 11—J. Henley, Blacktown, 104…

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Cricket Chatter Emery the Flippant Ranji Was No Sport

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 7

Emery hit up 126 not out in as many minutes in Sydney first grade cricket, on Saturday. One of the earliest of our "Bosey" bowlers, he is not now in…

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Races for the Prince One-Day Meeting at Auckland AUCKLAND

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

The Auckland Racing Club will hold a [?] the visit of the Prince of Wales. The stakes will total £4000, including the Prince of…

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Wet Weather Follows British Tennis Players Brisbane

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1920 · page 2

The British Davis Cup tennis players, who have been touring Australia to the accompaniment of rain, brought it to Brisbane. This afternoon a few minutes…

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Grade Cricket Balmain's Big Effort 415 for Eight Wickets 201 Runs Partnership

The Sun · Sunday 22 February 1920 · page 8

The ninth round of Grade matches promoted by the New South Wales Cricket Association concluded yesterday afternoon in threatening…

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Excitement at Cricket Balman Has Sensational Win Close Finishes in Four Games

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1920 · page 9

It is doubtful if an afternoon of club cricket ever provided as much excitement as yesterday. In four of the six games there were thrills, with the…

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Athletics Police and Firemen's Carnival

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1920 · page 8

A programme of sports of mammoth dimensions has been arranged for the Police and Firemen's Carnival to take place at the Agricultural Ground, Moore Park, on Saturday next…

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