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Sport, 1927

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Big Tennis. Australasian Titles N.s.w. Team Chosen

The Sun · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 9

The State Lawn Tennis selectors this morning chose, the players who are officially to represent New South Wales in the Australasian…

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Faked Notes Passed at Races Warning to Public

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

THE public is warned that a number of excellent "fake" pound notes is in circulation. The gang who are putting these…

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Better Times in Britain New Year Hopes Trade Revival Rugby, Monday. Jan. 3

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

That trade and industry will recover rapidly from the injury which they suffered from the long industrial dispute of 1926 is the…

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Sport Sayings and Doings Boxing Grime's Next Contest Radford at McHUGH'S

The Sun · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

Two 15-round international contests will be decided at the Stadium to-morrow night. The main contest will bring together Pedro Carnpo (the Filipino who made such a…

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Tennis. Willard Out Crawford's Straight Sets Win Miss Akhurst Down

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 7

THE match of the afternoon, in the County of Cumberland Championships at Pratten Park yesterday, was the semifinal of the Men's Singles Championship, L. E. Baker against the junior wonder J. Crawford…

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A.j.c. Stewards- Report at Warwick Farm Races

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

THE A.J.C. stipendiary stewards had a busy day at Warwick Farm yesterday, and reported as follows: in the Maiden Handicap (second…

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Win for Evelyn More Races at Orange Orange

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 3

Orange J.C.'s New Year meeting was continued this before large attendance .Results: FLYING HANDICAP.6 furlongs:--…

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Getting to Business in Bowls Small Army Will Play Pennant Games Next Week

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 6

NEXT Saturday the bowling season commences in earnest. No fewer than 2488 players will take part in the opening round of the "A" Pennant and the "B" and "C" competitions. PLAY will take place on every…

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Interstate Cricket. N.S.W, v Victoria. Second Elevens

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 16

There were not more than 200 people present at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday morning when the match between second elevens representing New South Wales and Victoria was continued in hot weather. In…

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Lawn Tennis. Cumberland Championships. Willard Forfeits. Mrs. R. Harper Beats Miss Akhurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 14

One of the largest attendances yet seen at Pratten Park witnessed the semi-finals of the men's championships and the final of the ladies' singles championships at Ashefield yesterday…

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Cumberland Tennis Tourney Willards Win the Doubles Set Runs to 14-12

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 3

A stern tussle of three vantage sets between J. and L. Willard and R. E. Schlesinger and L. E. Baker in the semi-final of the Men's…

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Horsemanship Counts in Races for the Youngsters Why Eugia Was First

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

PRACTICALLY all the two years-old races are won by youngsters having the services of a strong boy…

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New Germany Racing to Prosperity Spirit of Thoroughness Australian's Impressions London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 3

Reborn, and now a thriving nation, literally hurling itself towards prosperity, and soon again to be a great world power…

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Maroubra Thrills. Bartlett Races in Car of Flame Peel Has Bad Luck

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 6

A good crowd was present at Ma[?] last and witnessed the [?] thrill seen at any speedway for some time…

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More Courses Needed for Golf a Banker Who Improves Don't Risk Your Club Shaft

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 6

PLAYERS who have good shafts, and value them, should be very careful of allowing people who know nothing about shafts to handle and test them. SUCH people place the toe of the club…

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Athletics. Keen Struggles Ash's Hundred Form on

Evening News · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

AMATEUR athletic played a pro[?] part on Saturday at the High[?] held at the [?] Park, when [?]…

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Athletics. Clubs Again Easts Galaxy of Talent Bill Ash Pleases

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 3

CLUBS after the holiday vacation will resume activities at the Sports Ground next Saturday with handicap races for members as a…

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Swimming Season : Cricket By A. Gregory

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

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Amateurs at Cricket Tennis Contrast

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 8

At its meeting on Friday the Australian Board of Cricket Control will be asked to consider the question of a' bonus to members of the last Australian Eleven-- the sum…

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Port Cygnet Regatta

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 16

At the Port Cygnet (Tas.) regatta in the race for yachts exceeding 18ft overall. Splinter (12min) won, with Kelpie (scr), and Fancy (scr) next. In the second division for…

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