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Sport, 1925

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Athletics. St. George v. MANLY

The Propeller · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 4

To-morrow at the Sydney Sports Ground St. George will meet Manly in the seventh round of the Thompson Cup competition in the first series of events. The only events…

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Boxing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

D. Elmour (France) and B. Smith (Botany) will be opponents at the Stadium to-night in a 15-round contest. There will be a number of other boxing contests…

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Swimming. Narrabeen Lakes Swimming Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

The Narrabeen Lakes Swimming Club held its opening carnival at the lakes on Thursday, the opening ceremony being performed by Mr. O.G. H. Merrett, president of the Manly and District Sporting Union…

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Bowls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

Mr. W. McLaren, secretary of the New South Wales Bowling Association, writes:—Referring to the competition for the John Young Shield, the chairman of the pennant committee and one member. Mr. E. Morgan,…

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Comprehensive Sporting Programme 'Attractive Sporting Events To-day's Big Programme Cricket, Athletics, Bowls, and Aquatics

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 5

Many Important sporting events are set down for decision this afternoon. There will be a return to grade cricket, while the finals of the County of Cumberland…

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Bowls Disputed Contestants

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 5

Mr. W. M'Laren, secretory N.S. Wales Bowling Association, writes:--"Re John Young Shield. Referring to the above competition, the chairman of the pennant committee, and one…

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Racing Notes

The Sun · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 2

FIXTURES Monday.--Ascot acceptances Wednesday.--Ascot races. Thursday.--Canterbury and Victoria Park acceptances…

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Golf on Practice

Evening News · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 4

IT is usual to make resolutions at the commencement of the new year. It is often very difficult to know what to resolve. Golfers will make up their minds to…

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Manly Swimming N. Subs. Championship

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 3

This afternoon at the local baths. Manly Amateur Swimming Club will hold its 19th annual carnival. Two challenge events will be…

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Heddon Races

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 2

The A.J.C. has notified W. McLaughlin, secretary of the Heddon Jockey Club, that registration has been granted for a race meeting to be held on…

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Moorefield Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

Moorefield Racing Club's long programme to-day will commence with the first division of the Maiden Handicap at 1 o'clock, and the second division of the Rockdale…

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Street Cricket

The Sun · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 6

"Safety First" objects:-- A teachers' conference is held every year in Sydney, and a lot of talk is indulged in about teaching…

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Golf. To-day's Competitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

Australian Club: Four-bull, best ball. Bonnie Doon Club: Stroke handicap. Concord Club: Bogey handicap. Cronulla Club: Open mixed foursomes…

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SWIMMING Manly Carnival the Diving Troupe

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 5

The most important event to-day will be the nineteenth annual carnival of the Manly Amateur Swimming Club. All interesting programme has been drawn up…

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Victorian Tennis Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 11

Great interest was displayed in the Victorian singles championship at South Yarra to-day, when J. B. Hawkes defeated Ian M[?]nnes, 6-1, 6-4,…

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Another Cricket Hoodoo

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 5

During his last seven matches against toria, V. Richardson, South Australia's champion batsman…

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Mentone Racing Club. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

Mentone Racing Club held a meeting this afternoon in perfect weather. Details:- Maiden Plate, 5f.—S. Green's Mars, by Martian— Bronze, 7-9 (W. Duncan), 1; L. F. Aldridge's Desert…

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Wallabadah Races. Quirindi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

The Wallabadah annual meeting was held to-day in beautiful weather. Results:- Fairview Handicap, 6f.—R. L. MacDonald, A. T. Fenwick's Calete, [?] (G. Burke), 1; P. J. Smith's…

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Racing in New Zealand. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

The Auckland races were continued yesterday. Results:- Great Northern Derby.—Count Cavour, ch g, by Solferino—Bon Bord, 1; Master Doon, 2; Football,…

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Cricket. N.s.w. Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1925 · page 16

Another round of the New South Wales Cricket Association's competition will be commenced to-day. The first grade fixtures are:- Gordon v Randwick, at Coogee Oval; St. George…

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