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Sport, 1920

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Heddon Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

The race meeting held by the Heddon Club drew a large attendance on Saturday and as fine weather prevailed, the sport was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. W…

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Boolaroo Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 5

Saturday, the 17th inst., will see the Boolaroo Club in action with a six-event programme. Entries close Monday next, January 12, and will be…

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Bathurst Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 5

Racing will be held at Bathurst on the 24th, 26th and 27th instant under, the auspices of the B.T.C. A nicely-varied programme of races has been…

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Aspendale Races

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 5

It was cool, and windy, on Saturday, and there were a few very light showers. but despite the counter attractions of racing at Ascot, and the Interstate…

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Norman Ross At The Swimming Carnival

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 18

The principal attraction at the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association's carnival at the Sydney Domain…

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New Year's Eve Racing

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 6

Kensington R.C. has been very fortunate in the matter of weather for its meetings during the rainy conditions we have been getting lately, and on New…

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Coursing World The Cork Cup: English Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 12

At the time of the departure of the last mail from England severe weather was being experienced, but the Sussex County C.C. was able to get off its Mclksham…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 12

In consequence of the courts being too wet for play yesterday the country carnival was postponed. The men's matches arranged for Monday will be played today, and the ladies' matches on a latex day…

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Boxing Who'll Win the Tourney?

The Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

Nobody knows who'll win the tourney, but everyone knows what an excellent evening's sport may be had at the Hi[?]drome every Wednesday and…

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Swimming. N.s.w. Amateur Association Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 12

To-night at the Domain baths the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association will continue the State championships carnival. Mr. Norman Ross, the world's champion, has recovered from a slight indisposition,…

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Swimming Championship 440 Yds. Race To-night

The Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 5

The second of the State championship swimming carnivals is to be held at the Domain baths to-night. The main attraction is the 440 yards…

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Major Heath. Tennis Champion Returns

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 10

Major R. W. Heath, one of the Victorian champion tennis players, returned by the Ventura yesterday, and left for Melbourne by the express last evening. He will later return for…

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Tennis Champion. Major Heath's Return

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 7

Major R. W. Heath, of Victoria, one of the world's greatest tennis players, Sydney yesterday from the war by the Ventura, having travelled via America…

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The Racing. Novice Handicap. Five Furlongs

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 6

The Novice Handicap commenced the afternoon's sport, and it was the only event during the afternoon to be decided in divisions…

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Pigeon Racing Essentials in Quick Trapping

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 13

Last week I mentioned the necessity of getting on friendly terms with one's birds. Unless you keenly study their natures you will always be confronted…

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Boxing Championship. Record Purse Offered. Los Angeles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 11

Jack Kearns, who is manager for Jack Dempsey, the champion heavyweight boxer, has announced his acceptance of James Cofforth's offer of 400,000 dollars (over £80,000)…

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Northern District Racing Newcastle and Heddon Greta

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 3

The New Year's Day meeting of the Newcastle J.C. attracted a large crowd, and some capital sport was provided. An innovation much appreciated was the parading of the starters in…

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Golf Notes Fascination of a Mighty Drive Discussed Blackhcath Golf and Golfers : Holiday Doings Among Sydney Clubs

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 14

An account was given in a previous issue of the long driving of Braid, Vardon, Duncan, and Herd, when it was noted that Mitchell was not competing…

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Golf Notes Fascination of a Mighty Drive Discussed Blackheath Golf and Golfers: Holiday Doings Among Sydney Clubs

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 16

An account was given in a previous issue of the long driving of Braid, Vardon, Duncan, and Herd, when it was noted that Mitchell was not competing…

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Bowls Gossip "What a Christmas We've Had I"

Referee · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 11

Mr. R. T. Harrison, the well-known Victorian bowler, writes:- "A few little sidelights on the carnival may be interesting to some of your…

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