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Sport, 1927

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President v. Secretary Upheaval in Coursing World

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

THERE is a war in coursing circles, and the first battle is to be fought at a meeting of the committee of the National Coursing…

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Oversea Boxing PARIS, Thursday, Jan. 6

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 1

Pladner, the French flyweight boxing champion, defeated Billy Clark in the third round. Clark was floored in each round, and the referee stopped…

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New South Wales Downed Victoria Wins Cricket and Tennis Honors Southern Tour Reviewer by Javelin

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 10

One should not judge a city by the magnificence of its buildings, its beaches or lack of them, or indeed from any other aspect…

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Ready for To-morrow's International Swimming Rages

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 1

TAKAISHI (ON THE LEFT). ANDREW CHARLTON (IN THE CENTRE), AND SAITOH (RIGHT)…

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W. A. Swimming Howson's Sprint Perth

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 9

The 100 yards swimming championship of Western Australia was decided at the A.N.A. carnival last night. Result:-- A. Howson 1. E. Jones 2. H. McKenzie 3, H. Y[?]sch 4…

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Boxing. Contest at Paris. London, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 14

In a boxing match at Paris, Pladner, the French flyweight champion, defeated "Billy" Clark in the third round. Clark was floored in each round, and the referee stopped the fight…

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Pressed by Kelly Championship Heats Last Night's Swimming

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

THE interest shown in the heats of the 100 yards senior and junior State championships and the half-mile New South Wales title which…

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Bowls. Change of Greens To-morrow's Matches

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

In the B and C Competitions a change of greens has been found necessary to-morrow. Victoria Park v. Hunter's Hill game will take place at Gladstone Park…

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Topical Golf Hint Watch Your Feet

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 11

A GOOD stanee for most shots is with the ball opposite the left heel. But do not get the hands in front of the embhead in the address. That just causes all sorts of troubles…

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Football in England. London, January [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 14

Rugby Union: Bridgend v Cardiff, 8.33: Guy's Hospital v Royal Air Force. 5.3…

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Golf. Pros. Shine Play Agst. Amateurs

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 7

The professionals in the match against the amateurs at the Rose Bay links carried all before them in the foursomes this morning…

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Cycling Night Racing Corry After Record

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

The programme for the Sydney Sports Ground to be submitted by Mr. D. J. Plunkett to-morrow night is an attractive one, including a five miles scratch race…

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Swimming. Out of Heats Japanese Decline Clash with Charlton

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

NOW that the heats of the [?] yards, 100 yards senior, and 100 yards junior State championships have been decided, the stage is now…

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Lawn Tennis. Cumberland Championships. Crawford's Possibilities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 14

No play was possible in the County of Cumberland tournament yesterday owing to the rain, which commenced soon after midday, and a fresh draw has been prepared for this afternoon…

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GOLF. Amateurs v Professionals. To-day's Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 15

The first match between the amateur golf players and professionals of New South Wales will take place to-day on the links of the Royal Sydney Golf Club at Rose Bay. The…

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SWIMMING. D. P. Lindsay Creates Record. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 15

D. P. Lindsay, in the 880 yards challenge race at East Christchurch Baths, won easily in 11m 54 3.5s— a New Zealand record…

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Cricket Controversy. Hall to be Smaller

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

After months of controversy a special sub-committee appointed by the Marylebone (Eng.) Cricket Club, has recommended that in future the…

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Cricket Sheffield Shield. South Australia v. Victoria

The Land · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

This match was commenced in Melbourne on Saturday. Victoria won the toss and when they were all disposed of for a total of 304 the visitors were…

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Soccer Football. St. George Association. Monday's Annual Meeting

The St George Call · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

The St. George Soccer F.A. will hold its fifth annual general meeting at the Kogarah School of Arts on Monday night, January 10, at 8 p.m…

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Newcastle Boxing Denny O'Donnell v Tommy Kelly Next Wednesday Night

Arrow · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 11

Tommy Kelly and Denny O'Donndl [?]ought one of the greatest 15-round [?]hts ever staged at Thirroul, ending [?]n a drawl. Mike Marre, finding out…

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