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Sport, 1921

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Newcastle District Boxing: Burns Beats Dan Gallagher

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 8

"Burns has run 60 miles to-night from Gallagher", said one of the latter's [?]after the Imperial Stadium (Newcastle contest on Saturday night…

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Brisbane Boxing. Volaire Defeats Palmer. BRISBANE

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 2

Eugene Volaire (9st 6lb) got the [?] over Benny Palmer (9st 10½1h) at the end of the thirteenth round at the Stadium last night. It was just a fight,…

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"33 Years of Cricket"

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 2

In his book. "Thitty-three Years of Cricker" Frank [?] deals with [?] of the game in a most inter[?] manner. As he says, it is not a hiatory of [?] but just…

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Shipping Companies at Cricket

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 4

On Saturday last teams representing Burns Philp & Co. & Birt & Co., met at Waverley oval, play commencing: at 11 a.m. Luncheon was served in the…

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New Zealand Sport Christmas Cricket

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 7

WELLINGTON, Dec. 29.—At Christmas Auckland whacked Hawke's Bay at cricket in Auckland. They made 537, N. C. Snedden gave one chance in his 139…

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Racing Budget the Double Market Pony Notes

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 4

Although she has gone up 14lb. for her Tattersall's Cup win, Fluency would have plenty of admirers for the Anniversary Handicap, but rumor has it…

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Tennis Championships Wood Defeats Marsh AUCKLAND

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 7

The New Zealand tennis championships were continued to-day. Tho only important match this morning was that in which O'Hara Wood (Vic.)…

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Tattersall's Races. Wednesda Ts Minor Events

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 4

Since last issue of the "Sportsman". Tattersall's meeting has been brought to a successful conclusion. The bookmakers did not benefit much by the first…

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New Zealand Tennis Wood's Fine Win Auckland

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 7

The New Zealand tennis cham[?]hships were continued to-day, when P. O'Hara Wood (Alug), beat March, [?] 6-2. The first fow sets were marked by duels…

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Test for Brisbane. Decision of Cricket Governors

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--At a meeting of the Board of Cricket Control, held to-day, it was decided that, in the drawing up of the programme of future English teams touring…

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Pigeon Racing Death of One of Sydney's Oldest Fanciers

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 14

Mr. James Tancred, one of Sydney's oldest racing-pigeon fanciers, has passed away. A gentleman in every respect, he had a good word for everybody. His name will live for ever with…

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Jane Grey's Ascot Cup Racing in Rain Favors Backers

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 6

Ascot Club was doubly fortunate on Monday, for its meeting was not opposed by any of the horse clubs, and the rain held off until 17,000 'people had…

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Yachting Pittwater Regatta on New Year's Day Big Events Won by Magic and Wanderer: Great Sport

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 14

The first regatta at Pittwater since 1914 was held on New Year's Day with signal success and every indication that before long the fixture will become one…

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Bowls Conclusion of Launceston Tourney State Pennant to Start; Western Districts' Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 16

All that was left Tasmania of the Australian bowling carnival this year began at Launceston last Saturday week and terminated on the following…

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Golf Champion Miss Molly Griffiths On Trip to Australia ADELAIDE

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 4

Miss Molly Griffiths, the champion lady golfer, accompanied by her father, the Rev. John William Griffiths, is proceeding to Melbourne by R.M.S…

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Melbourne Boxing. Charley Ring Outs Red Burke. In DesperaCe Battle. MELBOURNE

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 8

At the Pavition, on Monday night Charley Ring, 10.3, and Red Burke, 9. 8. 1 provided one of the most exciting fights seen here for some time…

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Sailing Birchgrove Regatta a Big Success Black Nor'-Easier Provides Excitement: Many Accidents: Kismet Wins Cape Hawke Cup

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 11

The fifth annual Birchgrove regatta on New Year's Day was favored with a nor'-easter, a breeze that always gladdens the heart of a sailing enthusiast. In the…

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Indian Racing Season. Fields Too Big Co Handle. Australian Wins Criterion

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 6

Mr. Tom Shortus sends a letter dated December 7, in which he enclosed some cuttings from Indian newspapers The Indian season began on…

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Cricket in the Air Test and Touring Teams Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 7

At present there are three great, topics m cricket circles--the selection of the Australian team for the third test match, the Australian team for…

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SCHOOLS N.S. Wales Teachers Successful Cricket in Western Australia

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 11

In the first of the main games of their cricket tour, the New Zealand Teachers were unsuccessful. New South Wales winning easily on the first innings. The…

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