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Sport, 1922

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International Bowls

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Saturday.--Some important, matters including the question of lending a team' to Canada, and the forthcoming' tour of the United Kingdom, were discussed at a meeting; of the Australian Bowline…

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The Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

After her good showing at the A.J.C. December and Summer meetings [?]ongonna's chance in the Hardle Race on Saturday was regarded as exceedingly good, and she was sent out a 2 to [?] favourite, w[?]…

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Swimming. Ladies' Record Equalled

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

Several clubs held their week-end events on Saturday. Keith kirkland, one of Australia's Olympic representatives, os fast approaching his best form. In the Spit Club's 100 yards senior handicap he was…

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Fatal Swimming Accidents. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 7

Two drowning accidents marred the commencement of the New Year holidays in Sotuhern Tasmania during the week-end. The first occuried in the Plenty Rivre, whore Claude…

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Teachers' Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

The following team has been selected to represent the.. New South Wales Teachers against Dr. Poldevin's XI, at Jubilee Oval on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m.:- W. F. Abrums, H. W. Edwards, D. W. Milne. G. J…

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Boxing. Monohan and Jamito Draw

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

The contest between Jerry Monohan and Salvin[?] Jamito at the Stadium on Saturday night went the full schedule of 2[?] rounds at the end of which the refere (Mr. Joe Wallis) declare the contest a draw…

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Albion Park Races Postponed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 7

BRISBANE, Sunday.--Owing to rain the Albion Park races have been postponed until Tuesday…

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Moonee Valley Racing Club. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

An unfortunate accident, which resulted in two prominent jockeys being injured end a horse killed, mar[?]ed the racing at Moonee Valley on Satureay. Soon after the start of the Morning Maiden Plate there was a…

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Newcastle Races Off NEWCASTLE

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

The local Jockey Club's meeting actdown for this afternoon has been postponed this Wednesday. owing to the heavy [?]…

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POSTPONED Newcastle Races NEWCASTLE

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 8

Owing to rain the Newcastle races set down for to-day nave been postponed till Wednesday…

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Boxing in U.S.A. New York

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 1

Jobany Dundve and willie Juckson fonght a 15-rounds draw…

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Lawn Tennis. County of Cumberland Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 9

Saturday was the third day of the County of Cumberland championship tournament on which no play was possible owing to rain. In consequence of the time [?] this season it will be impossible to finish the…

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Pittwater Regatta. Exciting Aquatic Sport. First Win for Lord Forster's New Yacht

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

The annual regatta was held at Pittwater on Saturday, and, despite a hard southerly blow and prospects of a showery day, proved a very successful function, the attendance being considerably larger than…

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The Racing Reviewed Basil K. Takes Hurdles

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 7

A field of ten faced the barrier in the Hurdle Race, for which Bungunna was best supported at 5 to 2, Basil K. being next in demand at 9 to 2. The favorite led shortly after the…

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Bowls Championship N.S.W. Player Beaten ADELAIDE

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

In the semi-final of the singles championship of Australian, Williams (Vic) best Kelly (N.S.W) by 25 to 28 It was a splendid game…

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Lawn Tennis. American Rankings. New York, Dec. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 7

The United States Lawn Tennis Association has announced the national rankings. In the singles the first 10 are W. T. Tilden, W. M. Johnston, V. Richards, W. F. Johnson W. M…

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The Sun Stop-press V.r.c. Races

The Sun · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 1

January Welter.--Crimson 1. Tarana 2, Scottish Knight Winner's, price: 94 agst. ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS…

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Julia Grey Wins Tattis Cup Racing at Randwick in a Gale

Evening News · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 5

Umbrellas and raincosts were popular Rankwick to-day when Patterrall's Club's Cup meeting was continued. Heavy rain squalts passed ever the…

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Cricket. N.s.w. Association's Competition. First Series Concluded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 4

The final round of the first series of the New South wales Cricket Association's competition was concluded on Saturday. The wickets were badly affected by the rain, and…

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Finish of the Carrington Stakes at Tattersall's Club Races on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1922 · page 8

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