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Sport, 1926

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Boxing Coming Matches

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 10

After a successful career in the other States Ken Deasey, a challenger for the bantam championship, will be given an opportunity of displaying his skill next Monday, night, in…

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Cricket

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

From the following will be selected tho team to represent tho New South Wales Teachers in their match against the Victorian Teachers, at Welgall Memorial…

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League Swimming Scott Breaks Minute

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 3

At the Elkington Park Baths last night' a large crowd witnessed A. Scott, the State professional champion, cover 100 yards in 50 1-10sec. Scott, who conceded the limit man…

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Australian Swimming Championships Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 5

It is probable that as a result of test held to-night I. Stedman and E. Cormack will represent Victoria at the Australian swimming…

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Albury Racing Club

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Albury Racing Club last night Dr. Gordon A. Baton was elected chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr. Fred J. Mitchell…

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Gosford Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 20

The Gosford Racing Club held a meeting yesterday in [?] weather. There was a large attendance. Results:- Maiden Handicap, 1m.—Mr. C. Bonham's b m…

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Tennis Rep. Married

Evening News · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 13

Mr. and Mrs. Keith L[?]eyd Poulton,whese marriage week place at St. phillip's Church, lase night They are off to japan to-day Mr. poulton is an inter - State tennis player…

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Football. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 20

Several important innovations were agreed upon at a special meeting of the South Australian Football League, Limited, chief among them being the decision that the selection committee for interstate…

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Good Work Swimming Enthusiasts Saturday's Gala

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 3

Next Saturday afternoon's gala, at the 5 Domain Baths will crown 13 months' constant application and enterprise by the New South Wales Amateur Swimming…

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Golf Records in Halving

Evening News · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 6

THE [?]R.H. Withered and D. R. Storey On the play for the presidents pu[?] under the [?]ces of the Oxford and Cambridge Golf Society…

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Golf. Wentworth Falls Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 12

Twenty-five competed in the bogey handicap on Saturday. The best cards were:—Dr. Tasman Wilson (10), 3 up; Norman Heath (18), 3 up; S. Daley (18), sq.; R. Aitken ([?]), 1 down; J. Elder (10), 1 down; A. G…

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Sale of Racing Stock

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 7

A sale of racing stock will be held by Messrs. H. Chisholm and Co. Thursday, January 28, the Thursday following the A.J.C. Anniversary meeting…

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Picnic Racing Tirranna Possibilities

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 3

Several Sydney-trained horses will compete at the Tirranna Picnic meeting to-morrow and Friday. Fields will be large throughout, and so many horses…

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Navy There Swimming on Saturday Special Signals

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 10

The swimming championships at the Domain Baths next Saturday afternoon will be witnessed by officers and men of the navy…

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SWIMMING The Hundred Yards Will Record Go?

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 12

There is greater interest in the State championships next Saturday than for several years past. The gradual advance of the local swimmers to…

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Geelong Races Friday's Selections

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 5

Geelong Racing Club will hold a benefit meeting on Friday. Horses who may run well are: NOVICE HANDICAP:…

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Country Week Lawn Tennis Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 20

Two of the competitors in the annual country week lawn tennis carnival, which commenced at Rushcutter Bay, yesterday…

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London Boxing Len Johnson Gets a Shock

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 11

The defeat of Kid Lewis by the coloured boxer. Len Johnson, in London on November 1 is described by the "Express," of November 28, as a pathetic sight. After trying to…

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Rugby League and Sports Ground Board Makes Recommendation

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 13

The Board which inquired into the leasing of the Sydney Sports Ground to the Rugby, League or other football bodies in Winter, has come to certain…

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Los Angeles Golf Los Angeles

The Sun · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 3

Harry Cooper played 144 holes in the series on recent competitions elided on Sunday. The total par is 569, and he negotiated the rounds in 567…

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