Racing Mishap
An argument took place at Badgery's Creek on Monday between two local young men as to who had the fastest horse. As there was only one way to…
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Cricket
The Martin Shield and "Daily Telegraph" Shield matches were continued yesterday in f[?] weather. Scores:- MARTIN SHIELD…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Parachute Golf Ball
A captive golf ball, such as the one shown below, enables one to practise in a much smaller space than would be possible if a regular ball were used. Drill a hole through…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Golf. Club Competitions
Club members took advantage of the delightful weather prevailing yesterday, and decided a number of handicap events. The principal cards returned were:—…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →To-day's Fixtures. Bowls
Official opening of the following greens:—warringal (by president J. Wall), Redfern (by patron J. Spence). Balmain (by vice-president F. Gartrell), Victoria Par[?] (by vice-president F. Doherty), Parramatta (by…
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The following licenses have been granted for the half-year ending June 30, 1926:- No. 1 Trainers R. G. Arnold, W. E. Botterill, O. Block, W. Rampton, V. Berney, J. Bridges, J. Byrnes,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Cape Hawke Regatta Hopit's Sexton Cup FORSTER
The Cars Hawks Regetta concluded before a large crowd but in unfavorable weather. Hopit won the Saxton Cup the main event…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Balmain Regatta. Record Entries. Tributes to Commonwealth Line
Record entries and favourable weather and wind made the Balmain Regatta the most successful in its history. Inaugurated in 1849, the Balmain Regatta ranks as one of…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Golf Origin of Bogey
THE only reference to the origin of bogey play, so far as can be found, is contained in "The Spirit of the Links." an admirable and interesting book by Henry…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SWIMMING Sydney Championship Today Manly Baths
New light on the approaching State championships should be had today, when Frank Doyle, Frank Carberry, Owen Griffiths, and others contest the 100 yards…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Radio and Races
"It is announced that one of the Broadcasting stations has arranged to have an operator at Randwick in the mornings when the horses are doing…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boxing. Collins Beats Butcher. Newcastle
Harry Collins this morning successfully defended his title of welterweight champion of Australia by knock ing out Eddle Butcher in the fourth round. The contests was [?]oght at the Newcastle Sports…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Swimming Metrop and Southern Office Bearers Elected
At a meeting of the Metropolitan and Southern Districts Amateur Swimming Association the following office-bearers were elected for the 1926 season…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →N.Z. Racing Auckland
The principal races today resulted:--A.R.C. Handicap, one mile and a half.--T[?]MOANANU, by Potoa--Unity, 1; TRANSFORMER, 2; COUNT CAVOUR, 3. A length, Time,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Auckland Racing Club. Auckland
The Auckland Racing Club Handicap,[?] sulted:—Temonanui, 1; Transformer, 2; Count Cavour, 3. Won by a length. Time, 2m 36s. Great Northern Derby, im.—Star Stranger, 1;…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Goulburn Racing Club. Goulburn
Goulburn Racing Club's meeting was heid to-day in beautiful weather. There was a good attendance Results:- Maiden Handicap 61 50yds.—Mr. T Butt's Kings…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Races at Emu Plains
A large gathering attended the races promoted by Mr. J. Kelly at Emu Plains on Boxing Day. Admission to the ground was free. Mr. Kelly has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boxing Grime v. Fernandez To-night's Fight
To-night's fight at the Sydney Stadium between Fernandex the Filipino and Bill Crime feather and lightweight champion of Australia should draw a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowls. South Tasmania Beats Victoria. Hobart
The victorian bowling team palyed Southern Tasmania on the City Club's green yesterday, in beautful weather. The local team won by one point. The green was in fine order. At the twentieth end the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Leura Golf Ball a Gay Dance
The new year was ushered in at Leura by the members of the younger set of the Golf Club, who gave a most enjoyable dance at the club. This…
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