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Sport, 1920

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Rosehill Races. Dead Heat in the Big Money

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

The attendance at the Rosehill Races on Saturday last was above the average, and those present witnessed some keenly contested finishes. There…

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The Caddies Keen Golf at Manly Among the Embryo Champions

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Not the leant important golfing event on Saturday last was he caddies' match at Manly. This is a competition that is entered into whole-heartedly by the members…

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CRICKET Unselfish Players Value to Side and Game

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

The value of men who play for their side cannot be over-estimated. A captain leading his side buoyed up with the knowledge that every player under him…

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Fine Bowling Primary Schools Cricket Several Do Tee Hat Thick

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 3

There were some remarkably fine bowling performances in the Public Schools A.A.A. competitions. The result were:— FIRST GRADE…

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Current Sport. Last Saturday's Race Meetings in Three States. the V.a.t.c. Races

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

The V.A.T. Club's Autumn meeting advanced a further stage at Caulfield (Melbourne) on Saturday last, when the principal event on the day's card…

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ATHLETICS Keen Amateurs Big Entries for Open Events

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Splendid entries have been received for the open events at the Police and Fireman's carnival, to be held at the Showground, Moore park, on Saturday…

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Athletics. Electric Light Sports

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

At the Sydney Sports Ground to-night the South Sydney Club will decide 100 yards, 220 yards, one mile, and running broad jump handicaps; Redfern Club, 100 yards, one mile, running high Jump, and…

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Athletic Notes

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Few carnivals attract better entries than that of the Police and Firemen scheduled for Saturday next at the Royal Agricultural Ground, Moore Park. The open 100 yards…

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Queensland Rugby Football Rugby Union Clubs Join the League

Referee · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 5

Two of the leading Brisbane Rugby Union clubs, Past Christian Brothers and Past Grammars, have decided to throw in their lot with the Rugby League this…

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Swimming

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

The [?] League Club held a 10 yards [?] Stroke Handicap at the Elkingtee Park [?] with the following result:—First [?] [?]…

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Boxing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Jummer Edwards made a start with his big tournament at the Imperial Stadium on Saturday night There was a very large attendance and the…

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Successful Swimming Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 8

The Premier Amateur Club's swimming carnival was held at the ocean! baths on Saturday afternoon and attracted a very large attendance. The weather…

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Bowls. Veterans' Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 12

To-day at the City Green, the veterans of the game will assemble for the annual outing, which was inaugurated by Mr. John Spence, the president of the association, in 1914. The principal condition of the…

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Racing Reminders

Referee · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 4

Cowra Hibernian Society Race meeting is to be held on March 10 and 11. The prize money is 160 sovs., and entries close on Tuesday, March 2. A..I.C. AUTUMN MEETING…

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Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 12

A match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 3 and 4 between teams representing the administrative branches of the New South Wales and Victorian Railways and Tramways Departments…

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Lawn Tennis

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

A. R. Lowe and A. E. Beamish, members of the British Davia Cup team, were successful in the games in Queensland yesterday. The former beat C. B…

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BOWLS Next Saturday's Games

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

The draw for next Saturday is:— Pennant—Killars v. Kuringal, Roneville v. Chatswood I., Mosman I. v. Warringah, Mosman 11. v. manly North…

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Boolaboo Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 8

In this issue will be found the full programme of the race meeting to be held at Boolaro on Saturday march 6. and those interested are given a…

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Railways and Racing

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

A number of country race meetings are being adversely affected by the [?] that the Railway Commissioners will not run special trains to their…

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