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Sport, 1923

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Cricket. N.s.w. Association. Gordon and Waverley Lead

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 2

As a result of an outright win against Sydney, Gordon has drawn level with. Waverley in the New South Wales Cricket Association's competition Each has 20 points to its credit,…

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Tennis in Queensland. J. O. Anderson's Visit Local Doubles' Fine Play. Rockhampton

The Sun · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 4

The visit of J. O. Anderson and Jordan terminated yesterday with a remarkable display of tennis. Jordan was again beaten by McGrath, the…

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Greek and Turk Tragedy of Long Memory Study of the Two Races

The Sun · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 9

The Near East question is closely analogous to the Irish question. Its difficulty is largely made up of two elements, Turkish incompetency in…

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Sporting News Day by Day Athletics, Carr's Chances Two Special Events More Records?

Evening News · Monday 1 January 1923 · page 2

The team of tree American [?] arrived at [?] by the Maungano from San Fran[?] on Thursday. It consists of M[?]…

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Cricket

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 3

University [?] the Bathurst Western Cricket Association [?] runs n the [?]…

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Boxing. [?]Eeney Beats Complin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 9

Tom Heaney, the New Zealand heavyweight champion, had no difficulty in disposing of the Victorian champion, Juck Complin, at the Stadium, last night. He showed superior boxing skill generally, and in the ninth…

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Racing Notes Fixtures

The Sun · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 4

Wednesday.--Ascot races. Thursday.--Kensington acceptances, Moorefield acceptances. Saturday.--Moorefield races…

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Bowls. Holiday Matches. Ashfield Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 9

Several heats in the club competitions were decided, but the majority, of the members preferred to indulge in a general roll-up. At the afternoon tea adjournment, Mr. G. Moore, on behalf of those present, congratulated…

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Championship Bowls West Maitland

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 6

By defeating A. M'Lean, of Kurri Kurri, by 31 to 27, Alex. Marshall, of Cessnock Club. State singles bowling champion, won the championship of the Hunter…

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Golf Value of Etiquette

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 6

Etiquette is like skill in the game; It takes practice and experience to acquire. Fortunately, however, breaches of the code of honor are not nearly as…

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Racing Reviewed Favorites Beaten

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 8

Backers started the day badly. For the Novice Handicap they pinned their faith to Epitome, Indigo, and King Piedmont none of whom was capable of…

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South Grafton Boxing South Grafton

The Sun · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 8

Tom O'Malley knocked out Senter, in eight rounds, after a great fight…

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Golf. Club Competitions. Australian Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 9

Bogey Handicap for Mr. J. B. Johnson's trophy.—A. C. Berk (17), 1 up; A. E. C. Burges (15), 3 down; Dr. J. C. Hughes (7), 2 down; J. Buncan (3), 4 down; Dr. Gortdon Craig (5), 3 down; E. Isherwood ([?]),…

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Racing in Tasmania. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 9

The Brighton Jockey Club held a meeting to-day at Brighton in showery weather. Details:- Hurdle, 2m.—Mr. A. J. Wells's Tortugan, by Booran —Tortuga, 9-7 (Whicker), 1; Mr. G. Peares's Uncle…

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Goulburn Racing Club. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 9

Warm and sultry weather prevailed to-day for the Goulburn Racing Clubs New Year's Day meeting. Results:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—J. Brown's Cavings, by…

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Adelaide Tennis Champions Adelaide

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 5

The Suburban Law[?] Tennis Championships Were concluded to-day. having extended over the entire week. Considerable interest was manifested in the…

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Boxing. Heeney Wins Heavyweight Bout Not Exciting

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 2

[?] heavy weight bowl at the [?] last night because [?] of New Zealand [?] Complain [?]…

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Motor Cycle Races. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 7

Fully 8000 people were present at the Aspendale racecourse to-day to witness the motor cycle races promoted by the Victorian Motor Cycle Club. The turf was in good order, and…

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Lawn Tennis. County of Cumberland Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 8

A full day's play yesterday enabled the officials of the County of Cumberland tournament to get through many matches, but it will be necessary to play off some ties each day this week in order to complete the…

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New Zealand Racing. Auckland (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 9

Results at the Auckland R.C. Meeting:- Midsummer Handicap, for two-year-clds, 5f.—Bathos, br g, by Absurd—Aymrin, 1; Sleepy Sol, 2; Deluge, 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, lm 2 2-5s…

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