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Sport, 1926

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Today's Tennis Champions in Action Cumberland Games

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

First-class tennis should be witnessed at Pratten Park. Ashfield, today, when the semi-finals of all the principal events in this year's County of Cumberland…

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Newcastle Cricket Interstate Match To-day

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 11

THE first big fixture arranged by the District Association this- season will be played at the National Park Sports Grounds to-day and to-morrow…

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Football in Great Britain. London, Dec. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 2

In the Scottish League competition, Morton beat Aberdeen by two goals to nil. The Northern Union match between Huddersfield and Halifax was won by the former club by 11 points to…

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Speedways Attitude of Premier No Control of Racing

The Sun · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 9

While the Chief Secretary (Mr. Lazzarini) is having a report made by engineering experts regarding motor-racing tracks in the metropolitan area,…

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Lawn Tennis Cumberland C'ships Willard beats Peach

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 8

Over 30 ties, including the semi-finals of most of the events, were set down for decision at the County of Cumberland Championship…

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Sporting Cricket. Holiday Matches. Inter-district Games

The St George Call · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 3

St. George Association won both its matches in the Martin and Daily Telegraph graph Shield Competitions on Boxing Day in good style, and should share…

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Sports and Sportsmen Victorian Visitors Discussed Interstate Cricket

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

Our Melbourne visitors are now enjoying the hospitality of Sydney hosts and appear to be having a wonderful time. A great lot of sportsmen, these…

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Moorefield To-morrow Nine Races on Programme Prospects of Runners Discussed

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

This week is a heavy one for racegoers, as the two meetings at Randwick will be followed to-morrow by Moorefield R.C.'s fixture, which attracted so many acceptors that nine races are necessary. As several of the acceptors are engaged to-day, there will probably be a few scratchings…

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Adriatic Selected to Win at Victoria Park To-morrow's Eleven Races

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 7

The Victoria Park R.C. will bold a meeting to-morrow (Saturday), when 11 races, the first of which is timed to start at 11.30, will be determined. The…

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Hilda James Gives Some Impressions Her Home-made Turns in Speed Swimming Doyle' v. Christie and Others : Forthcoming Championships

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 14

Great service to swimming has been rendered by Miss Hilda James, and this week her sex entertained her right royally. Hilda, who will…

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Gricket Sheffield Shield Cricket. N.S.W. v. Victoria. Macartney's Great Bowling Feat

The Land · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 11

For the eighth time in succession "lucky" Collins lost the toss on Saturday in Melbourne and the Victorians batted on a perfect…

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Motor Car and Cycle Races Record-Breaklng at Maroubra Speedway the Race for the Golden Helmet

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

There were many thrilling incidents at the Olympia Speedway at Maroubra (Sydney) on Boxing Day, when the second motor-racing…

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First Class Tennis Cumberland Championships Fine Play by L. Baker and Miss Cox Does Miss Akhurst Foot-fault ? : Topical Items

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 16

One of the most pleasing features in the Country of Cumberland Tournament, at Pratten Park, has been the general excellence of the…

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The Junior Cricket World Holiday Performances : To-day's Games Western Suburbs Players Now Doing Well With Grade Clubs

Arrow · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

Canterbury, sprang a surprise on the parent association and incidentally repeated the defeat inflicted on Anniversary Day, 1923, when Ossie Joasa…

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Amateur Athletics

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 5

Night racing was held at Rushcutters Bay Oval on Wednesday evening last and several athletes availed themselves of the opportunity to have their last night…

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Scotland's Day Varied Programme Athletics & Dancing

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 8

Scotland's say was observed in time-honored fashion at the Show Ground to-day, when the clang congregated for their 58th annual…

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Annual Balmain Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 14

PICTURESQUE SCENE AS VIEWED FROM THE FLAGSHIP JERVIS BAY…

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Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 2

The Nepean District Amateur Swimming Club is holding carnival on the Nepean River, on Saturday, 9th January. A big programme has been…

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Balmain Regatta in Full Swing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 14

One of the most interesting events at the annual Balmain Regatta yesterday was the contest for 12ft. dinghies (cadet class)…

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The Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 15

In the "ring" early 6 to 4 was freely offered against Dainty Davie for Tattersall's Club Cup, and at that stage the price was very reasonable. Bar this brilliant galloper, odds…

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