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Sport, 1920

8,287 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 250

Rugby Union

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of representatives of Junior clubs, held on Thursday night last, when it was agreed that the Rugby Union Junior competitions for the…

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Newcastle Racing

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

In no part of the State, during the last twenty years has legitimate racing made such progress as in the Newcastle registered area. This fact is demonstrated by…

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Swimming. Sydney League Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 8

Following are the handicaps for to-morrow night at the Domain baths:- 75yds Junior Handicap:—J. Wagg, [?], E. Irvine, 2s; W. Wilcock, 3s; N. Griffin, 5s; R. Moore, H. Mosey,…

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Swimming Norman Ross' Tour

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 3

Norman Ross, who accepted an invitation at the end of the Australian championships in Adelaide to spend a few days on a cattle station at Beanfort (Victoria), is expected to…

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Boxing. Wall Beats Troy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 8

There was a good house at the Hippodrome last night to see the settlement of the paper-weight championship, which was won by Dave Wall, on points, from Les Troy. It was a very exciting contest throughout,…

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Sailing Port Macquarie Regatta Skiffs Beat Dingies

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 3

Perfectly rigged for the day, Hero, in charge of George Degan, formerly, skipper of the 18-footer Lilian, won the final of the "eighteens' on Saturday after having…

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Boxing Digger Evans and Jamito

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Dave Wall was given the decision over Les Troy in the paperweight championship contest at the Hippodrome last night. It was satisfactory on Saturday night to…

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Racing at Bathurst. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 8

The Western District Racing Association's meeting was concluded on the Bathurst Turf Club's course, in fine weather, to-day. Results:- Forbes Handicap, 6f.—J. Horton's b g Neandria, by…

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Gawler Races. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 8

The Gawler Jockey Club held is summer meeting on Saturday at Evanstown racecourse in hot weather. There was a large attendance and the racing was interesting. Results:…

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Casino Races. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 8

The Repatriation Hospital Meeting was continued to-day in fine weather, the attendance being fair. Air Force-Handicap, 6f,—Thurlow, by Repartee-Thale, [?]st 41b, 1; Morse Coele, 2; Novara, 7st 7lb, 3. Other…

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Lawn Tennis Sydney Club's Success

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

The report of the Sydney Club for 1919 shows that the membership was 63 All members of the club who enlisted and saw service abroad have been made…

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BOXING Looks like a Champion Hinton, of Gunnedah

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Residents of Tamworth are excited concerning the 20 rounds fight to be decided in that prosperous sport-loving town next Tuesday. The contestants are…

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Kensington Ponies. Eleven Races Decided

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the Kensington (Sydney) pony races on Saturday last, when punters had slightly the best of the operations in…

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Rosehill Races. Some Easy Wins

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

Three races at Rosehill on Saturday were won with remarkable ease. Another remarkable [?]ture was the [?]ding of three winners and a dead heat by…

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Bowls Off to England Veterans' Match To-morrow

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. John Spence, president of the New South Wales Bowling Association, is leaving Sydney for England by the Osterley on March 20. It is 31 years since Mr. Spence…

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Lawn Tennis Association's Annual Meeting an Important Gathering

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

On Friday evening next the annual meeting of the N.S.W. L.T.A. will be held at Aarons's Exchange Hotal. Never in the history of the association…

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Tennis Champions. Englishmen Win in Brisbane. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 6

A large crowd watched the first day's play between the visiting English tennis players, Beamish and Lowe, against representative Queenslander, assisted by the Sydney player,…

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Grade Cricket Interest Increasing Analysing Club Form

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

As the second half of the season advances interest in the Grade fixtures has become intensified. This is not only manifest amongst the spectators, but it is apparent…

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Cricket. South Australia v Victoria. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 8

The following cricket team has been selected to represent South Australia in their match against Victoria on Friday:—V. Richardson, P. D. Rundell, H. Bridgman, A. Richardson, W. J. Whitty, N. Williams,…

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The Boxing Ring the Heavyweight Fight a Draw. an Exciting Bout

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

Albert Lloyd, heavyweight champion of Australia, fought George Cook, the Dubbo lad, for the title at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday last, and had the…

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