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Sport, 1926

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Biggest Bowls Carnival in History Huge Entry for Events Assures Success: Special Trains Sydney Pennant Opens: Debatable Point Raised: Victorian and Carnival Notes

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 11

Next month the greatest bowls carnival in the history of the pastime since the days of Henry VIII. will be staged for 15 days in…

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Big Country Tennis Carnival in Sydney Australasian Championships at Adelaide Selection Committee Troubles: Mri M. H. Marsh Tenders His Resignation

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 16

Yesterday commenced the world's greatest carnival in lawn tennis, for nearly 600 players from all over. N.S.W. assembled for what used to…

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About the Caddy in Golf Further Advice Strong Wind Affects Competition Play H. Morison Scores Well: J. H. Kirkwood Again in Form

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 16

Many golfers who find no difficulty in driving and playing long brassie shots will full to get good results when using an iron of any…

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Athletics. Western Suburbs A.a.c

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

The annual 100 yards open handicap for the Ferris Memorial Cup has been arranged by the Western Suburbs Club for Wednesday, February 17, at Pratten Park, and nominations will be received until…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket in Victoria Victoria's Gritty Recovery and Win Over South Australia Second Highest Second Innings Against South Australia: Woodfull's Effort: Rain Spoils the Finish

Referee · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 12

An innings of 200 or more in a Sheffield Shield match stamps the batsman ax one of the best. When it is played in the second innings at a time when the rims arc seriously wanted, it is a tribute to the tenacity and fighting temperament of "the man.. Thus W…

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Motoring. Anniversary Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 13

The programme for the Anniversary Regatta this year will include, three motor boat races, the first starting at 12 noon, being from a line between Birt and Co.'s (late Orient) busy, and the starter's boat…

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Anniversary Regatta Completing Plans

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 5

A well-attended meeting of the regatta committee was held in the Chamber of Commerce Building last night. Mr. A. G. Milson was in the chair…

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G.p.s. Regatta

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 8

The heats in connection with the Great Public Schools' regatta, for the head of the river, will be rowed on the Parramatta River on April 28. and the finals on May 1…

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Boxing. Stadium Entertainment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 14

Paul Demsky (Australia) and "Joe" Hall, of the United States of-Amcrlca, gave training displays at the Stadium last night. They will meet on Saturday, and a vigorous contest is expected to result…

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Bowls Carnival Overflowing Entries

The Sun · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 15

The New South Wales Bowling Association has been almost snowed In with nominations from all the Slates for the competitions at the forthcoming…

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Ascot Racing Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 14

The Ascot Racing Club held a meeting yesterday in hot weather. There was a large attendance. Honey Brew broke a bone in his off foreleg in the first division of the Flying Handicap, and was…

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Killara Tennis Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 9

Following are the handlicaps for the Killara tournamemt:- Mens's Singles.—Owe 15, R. E. Gibbes; ow 2, A. E. Baker, N. A. [?]alliday; scr., F. A. Napier, H…

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Boxing Monroe and Craig Draw

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 4

Frank Monroe (America). 9.S, had his first contest in Sydney at the Stadium last night when he drew with Stan. Craig, 9.8, a promising Newtown boxer…

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Tirranna—picnic Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 14

To-day the Tirranna Picnic Race Club will open the annual meeting. Metropolitan and country owners have subscribed very liberally to the programme, and for to-day the weights are:…

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Country Lawn Tennis Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 14

Which is expected to play a prominent part in this year's competition. The players reading from left to right are: J. M. Bayley, "Les" Yeo, "Dug" Yeo, and W. H. Christie…

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Big Boxing Purse London, January 13

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 7

Mr. David Smith, of Aberdeen, has offered a purse of £14,000 for the fight at Edinburgh between Micky Walker, of America and Tom Milligan…

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Bowls. British Bowlers in New Zealand

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 14

The British bowlers in New Zealand have recently played the following distrlcts:—Against eight Tar[?] rinks at New Plymouth, lost by 178 to 142; against eight rinks of country clubs at Wanga[?], won by…

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Golf. Moore Park Club Associatls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 14

The commitee's report for 1925 will be considered at the annual meeting of the Moore Park Associates at Pearson's Cafe, 173 Pitt-street,on January 21. The election of officers will also take place…

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Tennis at Killara Saturday's Draw

Evening News · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 3

The draw for Saturday in the Killara tennis tournament is:— Men's Singles Championship.—2.45.W. Welding v. H. E. Globes; 3 30, E. W…

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Swimming. Quarter Mile Championship. Won by M. Chritle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 13

MOSS Christie, of the Drummoyne Club, won the 440 yards championship of the State last night at the Coogee Aquarium Baths, when the 40th annual carnival of the Randwick and Coogee Club was decided…

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