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Sport, 1926

13,892 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

CRICKET. N.S.W TEACHFRS v MANLY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 12

The fifth match of the series being played by the New South Wales teachers during the vacation was played at Manly Oval yesterday Owing to the rain the wicket at the beginning of play was 60ft and…

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Tribute to the Selectors Vic Cricket Row [?]

Evening News · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 9

NOTICE of amendment to [?] of [?] of the [?] has been given by Mr. W. S. [?]…

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Are We Cricket-cranky? Australia's Players and Producers

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 26

Refreshed by Australia's salubrious cljinatc and generous hospitality, Imperial Press delegates, having returned to their respective) homelands, have been giving…

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Bookmakers. Expected to Bet on Races. A.j.c. Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 11

Towards the conclusion of the Tattersall's Club meeting at Randwick on January 1, a report was made to the committee of the A.J.C., that a bookmaker on the front line…

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Vic. Cricket Selectors "No Confidence" Motion Is Tabled Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 1

Following upon the trouble which arose over the non-attendance at the M.C.C. on Friday last of four cricketers selected to play against South…

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New South Wales Without Gregory Horse Racing on the Tracks Randwick Gallops Few Fast Times

Evening News · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 2

FEW fast times were recorded in the course of training operations at Randwick this morning. The tan track and the [?] grass track were…

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No Wives Board of Control's Edict English Discussion Does Cricket Suffer? Varying Opinions

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 1

The Board of Control's ban on the wives of the Australian cricketers accompanying them abroad is being actively discussed in England. Prominent players arc at variance as to whether such an…

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From Page 1 Prohibiting Wives Is It Legal? Cricket Board's Veto London, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 9

The question of prohibiting the wives or relatives of the Australian Eleven from making the trip to England has developed into a…

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Athletics

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 6

The following events have been registered with the New South Wales Professional Pedes-trian Association:--75 yards handicap, Pratten Park, Ashfield, January 14; 100 yards handicap…

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Boxing

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

At the Stadlum: Jim williams (U.S.A.) v. Ted london, and preliminaries…

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Swimming 100Yds. Final

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

In consequence of the large number of entries for the 100 yards championship, a new procedure has been adopted by the executive of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming…

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Bowls. Association Fixtures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 14

To-morrow the first round of the association [?] tures for 1926 will be started, when the A pennant and and B and C competitions will be contested. The draw is as follows, the game. in every [?]…

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Swimming and Surfing Notes

Arrow · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 9

At Ryde Baths to-morrow afternoon, the Western District championships will be held. It is a pity a large number of swimmers will be away at Cronulla…

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Cricket

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

Western Suburbs v. Petersham, at Pratlen Park. 1.30 p.m. Randwick Colts v. Waverley Voter and at Waverley Oval 1.[?] p.m…

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For Sydney Hospital Saturday's Harbor Regatta

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 3

Tho Royal Australian Navy and many aquatic clubs have co-operated with the committee to endeavor to; make a success of Saturday a regatin…

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Late Sporting Tennis

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

Blacktown branch of the G.D.H.C.T.A. holds its annual meeting in the local School of Arts on Tuesday night next. This branch progressed well during, the…

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Night Tennis Tournament

The St George Call · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

The last division of the Gent’s Doubles will be held on Lloyd’s Courts, Tuesday, January 12. Players will be notified by Mr. Lloyd…

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Vacation Swimming Children Learn the Art

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

Children from local schools are being instructed dally in swimming at the Hampden Baths, Lidcombe. Under competent instructors, the…

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