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Sport, 1924

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Cape Hawke Regatta. Hall Scott Wins Cup Race. Tabee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 12

The Cape Hawks regatta was held in splendid weather, and attracted a large attendance. Among the sailing boats were four from Port Stephens, three from Sydney, and one from Newcastle. Results:…

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Adelong Races. Adelong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 12

At the second day of the Adelong annualj meeting there was a good attendance. Results:- Maiden Handicap, 6f.—Keng's Finnibex, 9 (D. Stephens), 1; Curran's Lord Sep. [?] (K. Bressley), [?];…

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Tenandra Races. Warren

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 12

The results of the annual meeting of Tenandra Race Club were as follos:- Flying Handicap, 5f.—Whylock, 8-12 (Brooks), 1; Hazelbrook, 9-12 (C. Knight), 2; Bally, 8-6 (J. Keegan),…

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Swimming. Champions Meet To-Morrow Manly's Big Day

Evening News · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 2

Nearly all champions will take part in their final races at the Lidcombe and Manly carnivals to-morrow, prior to their competing in…

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English Football London. Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 5

At Soccer Friendly Hearts and Corinthians played a draw, 1 goal each, at Edinburgh. Rugby.—Country Championship:…

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Lawn Tennis. County of Cumberland Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 12

Of the championship events matches were only played yesterday in the mixed doubles, the other championships having previously been carried to the final round…

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TENNIS Position and Tactics Doubles Game

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 10

The "Farmer and Settler" has arranged for the publication of a series of articles on Lawn Tennis, the first of which appeared in our issue of 26th…

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Cricket. City and Suburban Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 12

Following is the draw for Saturday in the City and Suburban Association's competition:- A.M.P. v John Danks (Centennial Park No. 1), Callan Park v Wayfarers (Callan Park), Chemists…

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Football in England. London, Jan. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 10

The League.—Second division: Bury (2) v Leicester (0); Main heater United (1) v Coventry (2). Scottish League.—Kilmarnock (1) v Ayr United (1); Morton (3) v Motherwell (2); Rangers, (1) v Parthick…

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Wamboyne Picnic Races. Peak Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 12

The Wamboyne picnic races were held on New Year's Day. Mr. C. S. McPhillamy won the Cup with Mugincoble, a high priced yearing. Results: Lake Cowal Maiden Handicap, 5f.—Collarice, 10-5…

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Holiday Cricket. Moss Vale Visits Rockdale

The St George Call · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 3

Bockdale District Club played a. return match with Moss Vale Club on Bexley Oval, New -Years' Day. Ideal weather prevailed, and some splendid…

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Early Football Fifth Century "Punting" "Murthering Play"

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 11

There is a good deal of the romantic element about the early history of the most popular of games, writes A. E. Crawley in the London "Daily Mail,"…

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Heddon Races To-morrow Novice Held Divided

Arrow · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 3

The Hoddon Greta Jockey Club [?] its meetings so capably that it is a pity only four dates are allotted it during the year…

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Pittwater Paramount a Great Regatta : R.s.y.s. Race for Morna Cup To-morrow

Arrow · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 7

The day was brilliant. Pittwater was mantled in sparkling sunshine and the surrounding hills Mere browned with golden…

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Cricket Tour South African Team JOHANNESBURG

Evening News · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 10

The following cricket team will tour England:—Messrs. H. W. Taylor (captain), A. D. Nourse, J. M. Blanckenberg, C. P. Carter (Natal): Deane…

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Society's Trip to Country Races Men in Court

Evening News · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 8

James Burne, [?] and Jack Hughes, 26, were charged at the Central Court to-day, Hughes with having obtained £16 from George Brown, at…

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Horse Racing. Moorefield Nine-Event Programme Tips for To-morrow

Evening News · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 2

Three events at Moorefield on Saturday are to be run in divisions, so that there will be a total of nine races on the programme. In…

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Tennis Stars Team From America 'Varsity Champions Coming Next July

The Sun · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 4

Realising the important taken by tennis in world's sports, the Australian Universities sports Association has been in…

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Ascot To-morrow Only Nine Races : Notes and Selections

Arrow · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 5

Another small programme confronts pony racegoers at Ascot to-morrow, when the first of the nine events is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. A…

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Sydney's Bowls Executive Officials Have Open Minds : Stirring Things Up Is Benefitting Game

Arrow · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 13

The unrest In bowls to-day is one of the best signs. Stagnation means retrogression. A healthy stir brings progress…

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