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Sydney · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Is It Cricket?

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 10

WHEN a young man leaves Australia for a tour of England as a member of a cricket eleven he makes a considerable sacrifice. It is true that he has the trip, with all expenses paid, and a few hundred pounds to bank as well. It is true that gifts and invitations are…

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Wakefield Injured Ex-rugby Captain London

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 5

W. W. Wakefield, ex-captain of England's Rugby Union team, twisted his knee on January 8, and has been operated on. He is hopeful that he will…

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Golf. Urunga Club. Urunga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 20

This week's nine-holes stroke competition for trophies resulted in a tie between S. Thompson and Eric Garrett. The mixed foursomes was won by C. F. Garrett and Miss McCabe C. F. Garrett is the North Coast…

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N.S.W. Coursing Association Meeting of Committee

Referee · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 9

The final meeting of the committee of the N.C.A., prior to the Association's annual meeting on February 14, was held at the Metropolitan Hotel. Bridge-street…

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Interstate Tennis Linton Cup Draw

The Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

The draw for the Linton Cup interstate junior lawn tennis competition, which will be played in Melbourne on January 19, 20, and 21. is as follows: --…

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Junior Tennis Star Laid Up

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

N.S.W.'s star junior tennis player, J. [?]rawford, is told up with a [?] foot. There is a [?]lty that he may not be able to…

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SWIMMING. Charlton and Takaishi. Meet Again To-night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 16

The 440 yards swimming championship of the State will be the principal event at the Domain Baths to-night, when the second of the three championship carnivals will be held…

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Motor Racing Speedway Tragedies Action Urged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council yesterday references were made to the Maroubra Speedway smash on Saturday night…

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Queenslanders in Sport Rugby Battle Goes On : Cricketers' Confidence

Referee · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 16

RIVAL factions in Queensland's Rugby League are still warring. The bone of contention, of course, is the controlling power. Addressing a meeting of…

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Bowls Pennant Matches the Second Round Saturday's Prospects

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

THE SECOND ROUND of the Pannant, B and C competitions will be played next Saturday, when it is expected that many stirring contests…

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Swimming Another Title To-night's Big Race Champion Is Favored

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

ANDREW CHARLTON is a firm favorite for the quarter-mile championship, to be shum at the Domain Beths to-ngiht, and another…

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Swimming Records N.Z. Girls Success Auckland (N.z.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 1

Two Australasian swimming records were created at the Auckland championship meeting. Miss. Gladys Pidgeon swam 220 yards…

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Swimming Championships Gilbert and Sullivan Revival. "Sydney Matl's" Interesting Issue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 14

A serios of snapshots in the "Sydney Mail" this week will furnish sporting enthusiasts with a pictorial record of Charlton's feat in breaking the world time for 880 yards, and…

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Heddon Racing Two Favorites Left at the Post

Referee · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 7

CONSIDERING the unfavorable weather, the attendance at Heddon on Saturday was good. Bright Bolt was the popular selection for the Maiden…

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Swimming Welcoming the Boys From Japan Great Gathering of Swimming Champions—past and Present Japan's Advance in the Games of the British : Pan-Pacific Games

Referee · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 14

Sport bridges the countries of the world. It is the common field on which they can meet in deadly combat and yet remain friends, aye, be…

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N.S.W. Tennis Team Wellington (N.z.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 5

At Wanganui the New South Wales team, playing the locals, won all the games except one single. The visitors next play Wairarapa, starting on January 17…

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N.s.w. Representatives in the Australian Tennis Championships

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 49

The Australian tennis championship carnival is to take place in Melbourne this month, and these four players were chosen last week to represent New South Wales. MISS D. AKHURST. MR. J. WILLARD. MISS L. BICKERTON…

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Speedway Royal a Combination Show and Speed Races

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 7

An experiment, which should be highly beneficial to both parties, is [?]fig tried out this year by the Motor Traders' Association and the Speedway Royal…

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For Autumn Races Entries From West Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 11

FURTHER nominations were received to-day for the big Autumn, races. The entries, which came from perth, were Lace Girl for the Caldeigh Plate…

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The International in Swimming Plea for Better Accommodation for Patrons of the Sport

Referee · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 1

INTERNATIONAL swimming has its grip of the public in this country, just as International cricket and football have. This has been demonstrated more than once in recent years: it was demonstrated with striking emphasis on Saturday in Sydney, when the Japanese stars were matched with the best of the…

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