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Sport, 1926

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Rugby Football Notes The Scots Win: Death of Old Player Some Birthdays

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 15

Many happy birthday returns on: Jan. 10-G. H. Mason (Canterbury R.U. 11-C. Fraser (Balmain). THE first International of the season…

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Bowls. Burwood Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 16

Follow is a list of the Pennant players for the Burwood Club:- A, Section H.—Reynolds, Sinvth, Gelding, Bennett; Thomas, Hillier, Hughes, Carpenter; [?],…

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Golf. Cronulla Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 16

Holiday Competitions.—Four-ball v Bogey: V. M. Kendall (9) and J W. Drury (12), 7 up; A. J. Gliddon (9) and L. O. Norton (11), 4 up; R. J. Furley (9) and B. A. Hollingdale (l8), 4 up; F…

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Match Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 16

Two interesting match races will be decided at the Sports Ground on Saturday night, as the features of a programme which Mr A. Cranes will promote. The two most successful spinters in the six days' race, J…

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Cricket Memories

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 15

PLAY has ceased; my frugal lunch is finished, and, oblivious to the surrounding crowd, my thoughts fly back to the days of long ago. Many happy years I spent in the cool, comfortable shade of…

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Who'll Win Them? Swimming Titles

The Sun · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 5

Swimmers have thoroughly recovered from that holiday feeling of indifference, and are preparing seriously for the State championships, to be decided at the Domain Baths…

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Warwick Farm Races

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

There will be a frequent service of special trains to Warwick Farm on Saturday, when the racing promise to be full or interest. The first event…

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Bowls Warringah Club Players for Pennants

Evening News · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

The following are the Warringah Bowlting Club's teams for the pennant competitions:—"A" Pennant: [?] Larbalestier, frons,…

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Wallaradah Races. Quirindi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 16

Following are the results of Walla[?]ah races:- Fairview Handicap. 6f—Mr H. Mehrton's Flo[?] 7-6 (J Rvan). I. Holdova, 8-9 (Burke). 2; Pearse, [?] (Bouis) 3 Three starters [?]ting 6-4 on Holdova…

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Lawn Tennis. Tournament at Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 16

Mrs J. A Wilson is organising a tennis tournament for January 14 at Tilden Courts, Manly, in aid of the newsboy's annual picnic. There will be A and B grades in the ladies' doubles and mixed doubles,…

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The Swimming World McNally's Win in Surf

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 14

A FEATURE of North Bondi Surf Club's carnival on Saturday was the victory of J. McNally, of the home club, in the Cecil Healy Memorial Shield teams' race. Manly…

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Newcastle Boxing Newcastle and Sydney Fight Decisions Criticised

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 10

FIGHT fans were treated to a good night's sport at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday, when a Newcastle v Sydney programme was staged. All three bouts went…

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RESIGNATION Tennis Selector Mr. Marsh's Decision

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 7

At. a council meeting of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association last night Mr. Henry Marsh resigned from his position as a State tennis…

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Speedway Row Church People Object Sunday Racing

The Sun · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 11

Complaints that the peace of the Sabbath had been challenged since the opening of the Maroubra Speedway, were made by Alderman Wild at…

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Swimming Christie May Go South Australian Champs. at Perth & Adelaide

Evening News · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

THE Australian swimming championships are this season to be held at Perth and Adelaide. Mr. H. R. Kelly hon. sec. of the…

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Football in Great Britain. London. Jan. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 16

Scottish League: Aberdeen v Queen's Park. 8-1; Airdrisonians v Cowdenbeath, 3-2; Celtic v patrick Thistle, 3-0; Dundee United v Dundee. 0-1; Hibernians v St. Johnstone 0-3; Kilmarnock v Humilton, 4-1;…

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Tasmanian Turf Holiday Racing at Hobart and Launceston

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 7

The Tasmanian sporting fraternity devoted Christmas and New Year vacation to the sport of kings, and some very enjoyable and interesting racing was witnessed. Those who…

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Melbourne Boxing Samuels Too Strong for Jordan: Taylor Beats Byng

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 10

MELBOURNE'S Wednesday night Stadium bill again embraced plenty of interest, albeit there have been many nights of cleaner hitting…

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Tirranna Races Record Meeting Likely Goulburn

The Sun · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 4

Judging by the number of entries coming forward, next week's Tirranna picnic race meeting promises to break all records. Visitors from all parts…

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Interstate Rowing Preparations for the Eights Balmain Regatta: Mr. Q. L. Deloitte Leaves for England

Referee · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 14

For the Australian Eight-Oar Championship for the King's Cup to be rowed at Brisbane in May, the N.S.W. selectors are conducting the final trials from Leichbardt Boat…

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