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Sport, 1922

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Rosehill Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Following are the weights for Saturday:- Maiden Handicap, 7f.—New Zealand, 9·5; Woorissa, 8·10; Sastroon, 8·9; Dusty, 8·9; Mardinnt, 8·3; Hewitzer 8; Gratti, 8; Narilda, 8; Nottati, 8; Australian…

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Ascot Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Sultry weather preavailed on Saturday afternoon, when nine races, were deiided at Ascot. Rain fell during the afternoon, and the going was heavy. The totalisater investments amounted to £7175, the total put…

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Racing Accident. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

In the Maiden Plate at the Gladstone Turf Club's meeting yesterday, Lady Lon, Phil Palmer, and Erin's Maid came down. T. Ryall, rider of Lady Lon, sustained a fractured rib and leg, and concussion of…

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Notes Weekly Racing Calendar

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 8

MONDAY.--Acceptances for Kensington ponies; Rosehill weights; Gosford entries. WEDNESDAY.--Races at Kensington. THURSDAY.--Acceptances for Rosehill and…

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Notes on the Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

The 16ft skiff State championship was sailed over the Clark Island-Sow and Pigs course in a light breeze. Fifty-two boats had been entered, and of these 44 started. Six clubs—Port Hunter, Toronto, St George,…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Sharing the ill-fortune which has attended so many recent tournaments, the country carnival experienced rain on Saturday that prohibited the playing of any matches. The country players have now had…

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Swimming. North Bondi Life Saving Club's Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Owing to the wet weather the annual carnival of the North Bondi Surf and Life Saying Club, which was originally fixed for New Year's Day, was again post poned. It has now been put off until February 11…

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Bowls Pennant Competitions Disappointed New Zealand

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 7

After a cessation of play in the pennant competitions since December 17, players generally were more than anxious for fine weather on Saturday, for which date…

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Goulburn Racing Club. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Goulburn Racing Club's January meeting was concluded in fine weather this afternoon. There was a good attendance. Results:- City Handicap, 6f.—J. Brown's Noonbinnia, by…

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Albion Park Races. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Albion Park races were held on saturday in stormy weather. Principal results:- First Division Handicap, Gif-Rose Paddington, 7·10 (Rosen), 1. Taranto, 8·2 (Rowe), 2; Darginnie, 8…

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Lawn Tennis Country Carnival Resumption of Play

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 7

Play was resumed at Double Bay this morning, after being interrupted since Friday. The courts were in splendid order, and play commenced at…

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Cricket. New South Wales Association's Competition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

In the second grade of the New South Wales Cricet Association's competition, the match between Gordon and Manly was drawn, there being no play on the second day…

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League Football. Kangaroos Win. London, Jan. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 9

The Australasian Rugby League footballers to-day defeated Cumberland City by 25 points (7 tries 2 goals) to 12 points (2 tries 3 goals). At half-time the scores were 9 points to…

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Soccer Football Association Cup LONDON, January 7

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 4

Sixty-four clubs competed to-day for the first round of the competition proper for the Association Cup. The holders, Tottenham Hotspurs, beat…

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Racing Budget Winning Jockeys Reversals of Form FIXTURES

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 4

Wednesday. -- Kensington races. Thursday. -- Rosehill acceptances, Victoria Park acceptances. Saturday. -- Rosehill and Victoria Park…

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Warwick Farm Races. Calid Wins Warwick Handicap

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Although steady rain was falling on Saturday an hour before the advertised starting time of the first special train to Warwick Farm, the club did not hesitateitate about going on with the meeting. The attendance was…

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Wet Cricket Covered Wicket Costs Money 55 Minutes' Play

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

Saturday's experience, should prove to the New South Wales Cricket Association the fallacy of covering wickets. Quite apart from the fact that it makes cricket an indoor game for…

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Athletics. Club Sports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 6

A smail programme was carried out at the Sydney Sports Ground on Saturday last, weather conditions causing a postponement of a number of events arranged for the opening club day of the new year…

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Anniversary Regatta

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 5

Large entries have been received for all events for the Anniversary regatta, which is listed for January 16. The events to be decided are: Senior fours, lightweight…

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Swimming

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 8

The usual senior and junior events, in connection with the Sydney League Club, will not be held at the Domain Baths tomorrow night. However, all members are asked to assemble at the club rooms tonight,…

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