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Sport, 1922

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Bowls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 6

The contest between teams representing the head office and teachers at the Victoria Park Bowling Green resulted in a win for the head office. The scores were 76 and 67. The head office was represented by Messrs…

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SWIMMING Leichhardt League

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 8

On account of members participating in Balmain Club's carnival, the Leichhardt League will not hold the usual Wednesday night's events. The following swimmers have…

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Country Swimming Champions

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

Starters in the 100 Yards Championship of the Country at the Domain Baths on Saturday. The figure on the left is W. R. Miller (Newcastle Surf). He finished second to W. A. Macdonald (Newcastle), who is next to him in the picture. Macdonald was already the holder of the title, and won easily in 1min. 0 2-5sec…

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Golf Championship

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 4

The open golf championship meeting of Australia will begin on the links of the Royal Sydney Club, at Rose Bay on July 14…

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Lawn Tennis

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 3

New that Dubbo has won [?] at the [?] consecutive years, the [?]manent possession of that [?]…

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Boxing. Flett Defeats Moore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 10

At the Hippodrome last night Jim Flett (13st) knocked out Bert Moore (12st) in six rounds. In the preliminary Jack Humphries (10st) beat Don M'Cullum (10st 41b) on points, 10 rounds…

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Golf. Leura Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 6

Leura Cup.—Lindsay Browne (5) and Page Jude (7), won on 19th green from A. E. Uther (7) and K. H. McConnel (8); A. W. Uther (12) and C. Wormald (8) beat L. Browne (5) and Page Jude (9), 4 and 3; A…

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Law Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 6

When the country carnival was resumed yesterday the courts were wet, from rain which had fallen during the preceding night, but they dried rapidly under the influence, of a strong southerly wind and sunshine…

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Schwarz's Early Cricket

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 4

Regarding your note re Schwarz: I knew Reggie Schwarz very well, and though I am writing from memory, I think I am right in saying that (1) he…

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Boxing Bill Soroggins Form English Decadence

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 3

Bill Scroggins has [?] which his name suggests. I understand it [?]…

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Cycling. Racing at Pratten Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 6

There will be a big program of races again at Tratten Park tomorrow evening, both the EnfieldBurwood Amate[?] and Ashfield League Clubs promoting events for thier members. The Enfield-Burwood seniors…

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Bega Races. Bega

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 6

Bega races were held on Saturday. Results:- Maiden Handicap, 5f.—H. Clough's Curryong, by Silent Friend—Wee Nell, 8-4 (Jacobs), 1; Conforma, 8-5 (Conlon), 2; Bellwood, 8-8 (Hibbard), 3…

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SWIMMING Beaurepaire Close to Record Hay to Retire

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

History has claimed unto itself another 100 yards Australian championship, and this one will probably go down as one of the finest that has yet been held. Much credit…

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Cricket. Education Department Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 6

An all-day match was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday between the Combined Teachers and the Head Office of the Education Department, and resulted in a win for the latter. Twelve men aside…

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Boyce's Good Golf Score Brisbane

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

At Yeerongpilly links, Clive R. Boyce, the Queensland State champion, went round the full course in 67-10 under boggy…

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Tennis at Cannes. London, Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 9

In the final of the Cannes (Bean Site) New Year meeting F. M. B. Fisher and H. Hunt (Australia) beat S. Hardy (America) and A. W. Myers' (England), 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4, F…

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Interstate Cricket Team for Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 7

A N.S.W. second loam will leave on Monday for Melbourne, where it will play a match against a Victorian team on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday…

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Money in Football. London, January 16

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

The total gate receipts to date in connection with the tour of the Australasian football team exceed £37,000. The Australasian share is £21.117…

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Lawn Tennis The Country Carnival Northern Championships

The Sun · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 4

There were some surprising happenings at the Country Carnival, principally the defeat of Aubrey Si[?]ler in the Singles Championship, and the defeat of him and…

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New Lawn Tennis Star Paris, January 16

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

Mademoiselle Jung, who promises to become second, Lengien, beat Miss Ryan, 6-3, 6-4, the ladies', finals at the Cannes tournament,…

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