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Sport, 1926

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Welsh Rugby Trial London. Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

In the Welsh Rugby Union trial, played at Cardiff, the Probables beat The Rest by 21 to 14…

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G. & D. TENNIS. Tennis Players "V. Membrey a Star"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 10

The Pratten Park tournament at present nearing completion at Ashfield, has produced some surprises amongst players of note in the suburbs…

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Racing and Fuel Consumption

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 15

M. Et[?]ne Delage, the well-known designer and builder of last racing cars in France, has stated that while racing has mater[?]lly helped to improve the breed of motor cars, it [?] so it a heavy…

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About Club Cricket

Arrow · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

"Tyro" writes from Hornsby in reply to the Paddington hon. secretary: In his letter in last week's "Arrow," Mr. R. E. Gostelow mentions that…

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Lawn Tennis. Selectors' Differences

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

The difference that has arisen among the New South Wales selectors over the picking of this States repre sentatives for the Australasian championships has culminated in the resignation from the selection…

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Nter-state Cricket

Arrow · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

Owing to heavy rain, not a ball was bowled in the Sheffield Shield match—Victoria v South Australia—in Melbourne yesterday. South Australia were…

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Cricket by Radio

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 3

Both Sydney broadcasting stations have arranged to broadcast a running description of the month. N.S. Wales v. South Australia, from the Sydney…

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Freame's Big Hit Boxing Contests Discussed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

Alderman Freame told Prospect and Sherwood Council on Tuesday high, that he had no objection to boxing but others should be considered…

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To-night's Boxing Milton and Juno

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

Tommy Milton will meet Garnet Juno in the principal bout at the Leichhardt Stadium tonight. It promises to be one of the best fights yet held at the suburban centre…

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Swimming. Ladies' Championship. New 60 Yards Champion

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

The 20th annual carnival of the Sydney Lad[?] Club waa decided at the Coogee Aquarium Baths last night in the presence of a large attendance. [?] principal event on the programme, the 50 yards…

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With Oar and Scull The Anniversary Regatta (Notes by "Argus.")

Arrow · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 12

At the present moment chief interest in rowing circles probably centres in the time-honoured Anniversary Regatta, to take place on 26th inst. There are six…

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Yachting To-morrow's Races

The Sun · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

All classes of craft on the registebs of the yacht clubs of Port Jackson will be seen in "active racing to-morrow, the number of events totalling five of which three will…

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TENNIS Victorian Rankings Haege's Improvement

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

This year's ranking of Victorian tennis players by the Victorian Ranking Committee reveals great changes. Gerald L. Patterson is still at the top of the…

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Swimming New Woman Champion Ethel Mealing's Fine 50

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

The 50 cards women's State swimming championship title changed hands last night. When Exnel Stealing (Rand[?] and coo[?] club) defeated the title…

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Cricket New Zealand Tour

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 8

To-day the New Zealanders commence a two days' match against Newcastle, and play Mait land on Monday and Tuesday. This concludes the tour…

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Cricket. Western Suburbs Team

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

The following will represent the Western Suburbs v New South Wales. Cricket Association Colts, next Wednesday, at Wentworth Park Oval, play to com mence at 1.30 p.m.:…

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E. Mealing Wins. After Great Race for Sprint Swimming Title

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 11

Ethel Mealing (Randwick and Coogee) created a surprise by winning the 50 Yards championship of New South Wales at the Googee Aquarium Baths last night…

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A Mountain of Sawdust Fine Performance by a Rugby Car

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 12

Most motorists have had the harrowing experience of becoming begged in loose fund or mud. If the engine is powerful enough, the wheels will…

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Tennis News and Notes Altering the Rules

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the A.L.T.A was held at Mr. Frank Peach's once, Mr.P.B. Colouboun occupying the chair. Mr. T. H. Hicks, the non. sec., read…

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