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Sport, 1926

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 15

The country carnival, which is looked forward to by players from every part of the State, will begiu tomorrow at 9.15 a.m., on the association's courts, at Rushcutter Bay, and city followers of the game will…

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Swimming Surprises Christie Beaten Doyle's Great Time

The Labor Daily · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 3

Frank Doyle and Moss Christin print had distance champions of Australia respectively, provided sur-prime in the local swimming world on…

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Swimming Record Broken. New York, Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 15

Agnes Geraghty, on Saturday night, swam 100 yards in 1m 23 l-5s, breaking her own world's breast-stroke record…

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Golf Secretary. Royal Sydney Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 12

Lieutenant-Colonel W. R. Bertram has been appointed secretary of the Royal Sydney Golf Club, in succession to the late Mr. Ross Gore…

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Denman Races. Denman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 15

Denman All-heights Race Club's Cup meeting was held to-day. Results:- Opening Handicap,, 4f.—Westfield, 8-7, inc. 5 over (Wiseman), 1; Blue Label, 9 (Windred), 2; Myall Bill,…

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Cricket. a Quiet Afternoon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 8

The grade competitions conducted by the New South Wales Association were not played on Saturday owing to the match between New South Wales and South Australia being down for decision at the Sydney…

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Port Kembla Racing Club. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 14

The Port Kembla Racing Club held its third meeting on the Wollongong course this afternoon, in fine, though dull and gusty, weather. There was a fair attendance. Results:…

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Junior Cricket Union v TEACHERS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 8

The following players have been selected to represent the New South Wales Junior Cricket Union against a team representing the Teachers, at Marrickville Oval, on Wednesday, January 20, and also against…

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Swimming May Be Broken 100 Yards Record Rivals for Doyle

Evening News · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 2

TAKING as a guide Frank Doyle's as 83 2.[?] the 100 yards champienship of N.E.W., to be decided next Saturday at the State carnival…

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MOTORING. Olympia Speedway. Many Match Races

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

Although not a regular race day, there was a good deal of competition in the form of match races and record attempts at the Olympia Speedway, Maroubra, on Saturday afternoon. The first event was an…

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Autumn Races Entries Close To-morrow

Evening News · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 2

Owners and trainers should not overlook the fact that entires for the Important races in the Autumn close tomorrow…

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South Australian Trial Races. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 15

At the Gilberton fresh water pool on Friday evening, R. J. Dilliway, who had previously proved successful in a half-mile swimming test race, in 13m 10s, won the furlong free style test in 2m 53 2-5s,…

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Lieut.-col. Bertram Royal Sydney Golf Club Secretary

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 4

Lieut.-Col. W. R. Bertram, who has been appointed secretary of Royal Sydney Golf Club, has had a distinguished military career…

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SWIMMING. Doyle's Splendid Time. Ryde and Nepean Carnivals. Barrett Beats Christie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 15

The best performance registered this season was established on Saturday by F. Doyle (Sydney) the State and Australian sprint champion, when he covered the 1[?]0 yards in the splendid time of 55 2.5s. Doyle,…

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CYCLING. Racing in a Gale. Fitzgerald's Fine Performances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 8

The night carnival promoted by Mr. A. Crones for members of the League of N.S.W. Wheelmen on Saturday night, was successful, although a very strong cold wind was blowing all the evening. The feature…

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Bowls. a Pennant and B and C Competitions. Opening Round

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 13

The first round of the pennant competitions was played on Saturday under favourable conditions, excepting for a gusty wind, which rendered accuracy in length somewhat difficult, more especially in some…

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American Tennis Women Rankings New York, January 5

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 1

The United States Lawn Tennis Association has announced the official national rankings of the first live women players, as follow:--Miss Wells…

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Lawn Tennis. United States Rankings. New York, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 11

The United States Lawn Tennis Association announces the official national rankings for the first five women as follow:—Miss Helen Wills, Miss E. Ryan, Mrs. M. Mallory, Mrs…

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New Golf Champion Kirkwood's £100 Prize Los Angeles, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 9

The prize won by Joe Kirkwood, the Australian, in the £2000 golf competition (reported on page 6), is £100. The champion, Harry Cooper, who…

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Sandown Park Racing Club. Taiyin Wins Park Handicap. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 14

The Sandown Park Racing Club held its January meeting at Sandown Park Racecourse to-day in dull weather. The attendance was large. Details:- Hurdle Race, 2m.—Mr. D. Glennon's Rosewing, by…

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