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Sport, 1923

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Golf Notes : New Links Wanted

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 14

The record development of the game in New South Wales during the past season has directed a good deal of consideration to the question of selecting suitable new sites, and there are indications that much more will have to be done in this way in the near future.—By "Stymie." COURSE construction is behind requirements in city and country alike. Each has its own peculiar…

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Sporting News Day by Day Horse Racing. the Time Test Application to Races Causes of Defeats

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

Whenever the time of a race is quoted in connection with the form of a horse, the majority of sports-men are not over-impressed. Track…

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Yesterday's Scratchings Moorefield Racing Club

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 6

Nursery Handicap: Lintilla, Linaway, lapyx. Flying Handicap: Naharadan. Moorefield Handicap: Grey Arrow…

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Adelong Races. Adelong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 12

The first day of the Adelong races was favoured by beautiful weather. There was an excellent attendance, and some very close finishes were witnessed, including a dead heat in the principal race. Results:…

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Mentone Races Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 6

The Mentone races were held to-day. Details:--TRIAL HANDICAP, seven furlongs.--F. Ward's NEATINE, by The…

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Mentone Races. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 12

The Mentone races were held to-day in beautiful weather. Details:- Trial Handicap, 7f.—F. Ward's Nutine, by The Nut— Faustine, all, 3, car. 7-6 (W. Lynch), 1; W. S. Finn's…

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Lawn Tennis the Younger Players

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 10

N. Bayley. Bayley, of [?] several very fine performances in his credit within the last two years, and if he were able to get…

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Leura Golf Club New Year's Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 7

One of the smartest and most enjoyable New Year dances ever given at the Leura Golf Club took place on Monday night. The spacious verandah…

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Moruya Races, February 5 & 6

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

The programme for the Cup meeting at Meruya on February 5 and 6 is advertised. The Cup, [?] furlongs of £50. will be run on the first day, and the…

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Lawn Tennis. County of Cumberland Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 13

Only a small programme was arranged for yesterday in the Country of Cumberland tournament, following the busy holiday. In the special singles R. O. Cummings beat A. Carmichael, thus avenging the…

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Albion Park (Q.) Races. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 12

The Albion Park races were held in warm weather. There was a good attendance. Results:- First Division, 6½f.—Glory Box, 7-10 (Bennett), 1; Pleystowe, 7-7 (shipton), 2; Sim Dallus, 9-5 (M'Cabe),…

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Auckland Races. Minton Derby's Cup £2000

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 7

There was a record attendance at the Auckland T.C.'s meeting at Alexander Park first day. December 27. The prizes totalled £12,250 and a trophy…

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Coursing Gossip New Crab at Albury : Embargo on Dogs from England

Referee · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 9

The newly formed club at Albury which has affiliated with the New South Wales National Coursing Association promises to be amongst the biggest of…

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Junior Cricket Points from the Carnival

The Sun · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 4

The Now South Wales team has reason to be sorry over the result of the carnival In Melbourne for it was generally admitted that it was the strongest side. Accidents…

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English Football. British Association. London, Jan. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 13

First League matches: Arsenal beat Blackburn by 5 goals to nil; Newcastle beat Oldham by 1 goal to nil; Sunderland beat Stoke by 2 goals to nil; Everton beat Tottenham by 3 goals to 1…

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Victoria Makes 328 Whitty Bowls Well Sheffield Shield Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 10

The Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Victoria was resumed this morning in fine weather. The home team had lost seven wickets…

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Golf. Long Driving Weight of Clubs What Vardon Did

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

Recently [?] wrote that it was essential to [?] that the wooden clubs should not be too heavy. As a fair weight [?] was given…

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Cricket in South Africa. Capetown, Jan. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 11

In the continuation of the test match, tional 21 runs for the loss of three wickets, the fielding and catching being superb. There were about 2000 present. Slight rain…

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SWIMMING Harris Tour Finalised-Charlton will be Star at Big Carnivals Club Notes

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 5

The recent stir in swimming circles between the States has as is usual when things are thrashed out. cleared the atmosphere greatly and to-day the A.S.U…

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A.j.c. Races Entries for Anniversary Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 6

The A.J.C. yesterday received the following entries for the minor events to be run at the Anniversary meeting on Saturday January 20, and Friday, January 26;--…

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