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Sport, 1921

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Tennis Champions N.S.W. v. New Zealand Teams Meet To-day Result of Games AUCKLAND

The Sun · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 7

The most notable tennis carnival in the history of Auckland concludes this week. The New Zealand championships, wherein the members of…

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Athletics. Nowra Sports

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 3

Handicaps for the 100 yards event, to be decided at the Nowra sports on January 8. are published to-day in our advertising columns…

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Successful Pittwater Regatta

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 11

Pittwater Regatta took a new lease of life on New Year's Day (good omen), and judging by its great success, the attendance, the enthusiasm, the big…

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Boxing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 11
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The Hippodrome tournament will be continued to-night in the following divisions:—Novice, welter, light, and bantam weights; open light, feather, and bantam weights…

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Swimming Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 5

A report from the Department of Education states that despite the unfavourable weather fair attendances are being maintained at the children's swimming vacation schools. Parents…

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Bowls Gossip

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 13

If old Jupiter Pluvius throws off his grouchy attitude towards us mortals and decides to give Sydney fine weather to-morrow, the Pennant competition will…

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Newcastle Sport a Successful Sailing Regatta

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 11

Prior to the war New Year's Day a Newcastle was regarded almost as the day of the year, owing to the Newcastle annual regatta. From all parts…

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Schools' Sport Vacation Swimming Instruction

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 11

Though the weather early in the week was bleak, the vacation swimming schools commenced in great style, the metropolitan laths being very well…

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Cricket Gossip

The Land · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 14

The second Test Match was commenced in Melbourne last week-end. The Australian captain won the toss, and decided to bat; the first…

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Interesting Lawn Tennis

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 13

At Auckland yesterday some interesting lawn tennis was played. In the New Zealand singes championship, W. T. Tilden (U.S.A.) beat N. Peach…

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On the Golf Links

The Propeller · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 6

The lady golfer (to new boy): "Have you ever been a caddy before!" The: New Caddy (knows his business): "That's all right, lady. Swear…

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Aspendale Races Cancelled

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Aspendale Park races, which were scheduled for Saturday, have been cancelled. This decision was brought about owing to…

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Cricket. Teachers' Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 11

The NEw Zealand teachers will play a match against Mr. O. S. Smith' team, at Marrickville Oval to-day, instead of the Sydney Grammar School Ground, as originally arranged, commencing at 11 a.m…

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Western Suburbs Cricket

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 10

Wests by defeating Canterbury and District outright now lead Parramatta in their division by one point. These two had a great fight in 1912-13 final,…

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Third Grade Cricket

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 9

"X Wise Head" (Waverley) writes: "Dear Not Out,—Might I crave a little space in your well read little paper to ventilate a small grievance with regard…

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Boxing for Girls Scheme for the Schools

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 3

In response to the numerous applications from the girls' department of the public schools, Hector H. J. Melville has formulated a scheme which…

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Lawn Tennis Talk Most Complete American Victory

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 16

Australasia's long reign as champion lawn tennis nation of the world and holder of the Davis Cup has come to an end as the result of the victory of the…

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Racing Budget Warwick Farm Tips Training Notes Fixtures

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 2

Saturday.--Warwick Farm races. Monday.--Victoria Park acceptances. Wednesday.--Victoria Park races. Thursday.--Rosebery acceptances…

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Big Cricket Australia's Easy Win Second Test Match

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 4

The second test match between Australia and the visiting English Eleven was concluded at Melbourne on Tuesday, the Australia winning by an…

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