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Sport, 1923

12,259 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 250

Gay Tirranna Picnic Races the Seventieth

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 10

Never before has there been such a large gathering in Goulburn for the Tirranna plenty [?]ces. The meeting which commenced to-day [?] most…

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Tram Cricket Seventh Round Good Performances

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 3

The seventh round of matches was players in the weather and on wickets in good run[?] condition. BEST BATTING…

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Cricket Bowlers From Country. Bathurst

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 8

In Bathurst cricket circles the offer of the New South Wales Association is not treated seriously. It is stated that no country club would undertake to send bowlers down to be…

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Bong Picnic Races. Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 10

Following are the entries and weights for the Bong Bong Picnic Race Club's meeting on January 18 and 19:- Trial Stakes.—Zephyr, 11; Grey Feather, 10-12;…

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New Golf Course Conversion From Military Use for Middle Head

The Sun · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 4

The announcement that the military reserve at Middle Head was to be converted into a park for recreation purposes is rapidly taking definite…

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Cricket. N.s.w. Teachers V Head Office

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 10

Teams representing the New South Wales Teachers and the Head Office of the Education Department, played an all day match at Waverley Oval yesterday. The Head Office won on the first innings by 94 runs…

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N.s.w.c.y.m. Cricket Association

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 18

The seventh round of the competition was concluded on Saturday, and the result of the matches occasioned no. surprise, as each of the leading teams had…

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Country Tennis the Governor's Visitors Ladies of the Ku-klux

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 10

TO FIGHT BOLSHEVISM--Donna Maria Cristina Rossi, one of the leaders of the Women's Fascisti auxiliary. This photo., just received from Rome, shows her in her black uniform. FOR EVENING WEAR.--This evening hat is of white velvet,…

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Country Carnival Keen Tennis at White City Some Close Games

The Sun · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 7

The White City Courts were crowded again to-day for the Country Lavon Tennis Carnival. Good tennis was witnessed, but several of the matches were won very easily…

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Service to Cricket Sydney Smith's Book LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 4

The "Sporting Life," in a laudatory review of Mr. Sydney Smith's book "With the Fifteenth Australian Eleven," pays a tribute to the author…

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Can't Come Jack Gregory No Time for Cricket

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 9

New South Wales cricketers will have to battle [?]nst the Victorians without the assistance of J. M. Gr[?]ry, the fast bowler…

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Horse Racing. Danger Zone Mr. E. K. White's Purchase Joins M'kenna's Team

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

Mr. E. K. While, who [?] Gambler's Gold, and who some time ago purchased the Absurd [?] Inti[?]ve of New Zealand, [?]…

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Soccer Football. Eight or Ten Teams in First Division a Lively Meeting

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 3

The rules revision meeting of the Metropolitan Association, after three hours [?]nuous work on Monday, again adjourned [?] next Monday night. While…

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Sporting News Day by Day Cricket. Jack Gregory Will He Return? Fox Match Against Victoria

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

Can New South Wales [?] Victoria in the critical Sheffield [?] contest which will start in Sydney on January 26[?]…

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Bowls Gossip

Arrow · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 12

Its uncertainty is still the charm of the game of bowls, and will be henceforth and forever more. There were surprises a-plenty last Saturday…

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Rowing World the Anniversary Regatta

Arrow · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 13

Osrmen and scullers are oagerly anticipating the Anniversary Rogatta on January 28. Goodsell is still awaiting a…

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Racing Notes

The Sun · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

The name of Little Tech in the weights for the Victoria Park Novice Handicap should have read Fair Tech, 7.12. Entries will close at 5 p.m. to-day for…

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Cricket

The Land · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 8

England won the second test match in South Africa by one wicket, after a most exciting game from start to finish. Requiring 172 to…

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Swimming. Sydney Ladies' Club Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 10

At Coogee Aquarium Baths the Sydney Ladies Amateur Club held its 17th annual carnival last night. There was a large attendance. An attractive programme was presented. The principal event was the…

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Cricket Notes

The St George Call · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

Cronulla Cricket Club must have lost its punch. What [?] she bumps. Fancy being beaten by Caringbah! Bluey, you might be a good treasurer…

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