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Sport, 1926

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Athletics. A.a.a. Track Competition

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

The N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association will resume the interclub track and field competitions at the Sydney Sports Ground to-morrow, when Western Suburbs will meet East Sydney, and University is…

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Betting Ring Wants Weeding Out Too Many "Pikers" in Randwick Paddock A.j.c. Bombshell Disturbs Their Ranks Better Market on Future Hurdle Races

The Labor Daily · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

THE A. J. C's WARNING to bookmakers, that they must stick to the business for which they are licensed, has caused a lot of discussion in betting circles. RESENTMENT WAS OPENLY EXPRESSED in the clubs yesterday,…

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Sydney Hospital Regatta Sailing Races on Harbor

The Sun · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

A regatta and aquatic carnival in aid of the funds of the Sydney Hospital was held on the harbor this afternoon, under the patronage of the Governor and Lady de…

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Tennis

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 12

All entries for the five men's and three women's teams, to play the best of the country players at the conclusion of country carnival, close with the secretary, of the…

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Saturday's Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

The swimming carnival under the auspices of the Nepean District AmaSwimming Club, fixed for this Saturday, should provide some thrilling…

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Swimming Carnival This

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

A swimming earnival will take place this Saturday afternoon at New Manly, Nepean River, under the auspices of the Nepean District…

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Golf to Beginners

Evening News · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

IN on interesting book, "The brain and Golf," the following occurs: "The pap[?] of the M. John Ambulance classes ore fought what to do in the case of accidents,…

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Penrith Golf Club

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

The Penrith Golf Club will hold an 18-hole storke competition this Saturday, commencing at 2.30 p.m. Members are requested to attend…

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Gosford Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 18

Following are the weights for next Tuesday:- Maiden Handicap, 1m.—Lae[?], 9; Bursary, 8-12; Niggler, 8-9; Lady Meriwa, 8-7; Leopard Queen, 8-7; Night Wanderer, 8-7; Bavertrust, 8-5; Cyllaros, 8-5;…

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Cricket Team

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

The following team will represent Penrith A in their match aganist Springwood on Saturday:—K. Dobson, T. Glasscock, S. Hollier, C. Baker, G…

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To-night's Boxing Another American

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 12

The first member of Frank F. Brown's Stadium's, Ltd., American representative team of boxers, Jim Williams, will make his appearance to-night. He opposes Ted Nonson,…

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Sale of Racing Stock

Evening News · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 6

H. Chisholm and Company have completed arrangements for the acting of the Sledmere Stud. In addition to the property, three stallions—Quantock…

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Lawn Tennis. Australasian Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 18

The Australasian Lawn Tennis Association has endorsed the nominations made by the various States of the following players, who will represent them in the Australasian championships at Adelaide this…

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Hobart Tennis Hobart

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 8

The results in the exhibition tenuis matches are as follow: -- Men's singles: R. E. Schlesinger boat A. C. Newton. P. O'Ilara Wood beat R. H. Berriman: men's doubles. Schlesinger…

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Cricket Ball Hail

The Sun · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 1

A few of the lumps of hail that fell at Wagstaff Point, Hawkesbury River, during Thursday's storm, Some Were as large as cricket balls. The brick gives a standard of comparison…

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Emu Tennis Club Dance

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

The Tennis Club is making a special effort this Saturday night, to raise the balance of money necessary to put a new fence round the courts. A dance…

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SWIMMING 100 Yards Championship Heats on

Evening News · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 6

[?] number [?] for the State too[?] championship has rend[?]ted it necessary to held [?] at the Domain Baths. Next Thursday…

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Tumbarumba Racing Club. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 18

The Tumberumba Racing Club commenced its Cup meeting in fine weather yesterday. There was a large attendance. Results:- Hurdle Race, 2m.—Rambling George, 9·3 (Newman),…

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Hospital Regatta To-day on the Harbor Many Novelty Events

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 12

The Sydney Hospital Regatta, to be held en the harbor this afternoon, gives promise of being, one of the biggest events of its kind tor many years…

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