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Sport, 1927

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Shipwrights' Point Regatta

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 16

At the Shipwrights' Point Regatta. on Saturday, the results were: A Class Yachts— Elf, 11½min. 1: Canobie. 8½, 2: Sireen. 9½. 3. B Class Yachts—Redpa, scr, 1: Marie…

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Boxing. Stadium Entertainment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 16

The two 15 round contests at the Stadium entertainment to-night will be supplied by two Australians, a Frenchman, and a Filipino. The principal contest will be between Pedro Campo, a Filipino, and…

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BOWLS Mountain Play

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

Several Sydney bowlers participated in a tournament At Kaloomba during the recent holidays. Scores:-- M 'Bride, Havenhand. Kennedy, Wyles 31--…

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Swimming Pool at Condobolin

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 48

The Lachlan River here furnishes an excellent swimming pool. It is electrically lighted, and is taken advantage of by many people. A swimming carnival was held on New Year's Day, and another carnival is being organised in connection with "Back to Coudobolin" week (March 9 to 12)…

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1926 Proves Disastrous for World's Title Holders Dempsey, Tilden, Bobby Jones, Nurmi, and Many Other "Invincibles" Go Down to Defeat Cricket, Golf, Pugilism, Amateur Athletics, and Lawn Tennis Provide Debacles for Champions

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

THE YEAR 1926 has seen a general overthrow of world's champions—the Kings of Sports. The number of champions who have been dethroned is truly remarkable, particularly in America. With the year of 1926 now at an and, a look around the horizon bounding the circle of champions…

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The Pittwater Regatta : An Enjoyable Outing

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 15

The annual Pittwater Regatta was carried out very successfully on New Year's Day. The steamer Newcastle Was the flagship for the event, and carried a large number of sportsmen to and from Pittwater. The president of the regatta committee (Mr. C. A. Le Maistre Walter) and the hon. secretary (Mr. John…

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Balmain Regatta Mr. Albert's Four Victories

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 13

THE Balmain regatta, on the water of Iron Cove on Monday, was one of the most successful on record. More than 200 boats competed in the sailing events, including the…

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BOXING Last Night's Results

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

In the main ten rounds contest at the Leichardt Stadium last night. Archie Hughes. 8.12, drew with Joe Spinks, 8.12, after an exciting bout. The decision was not favorably…

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Boxing To-night's Fights

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

At the Stadium's mid-week show to-night two it round contests will be staged. Pedro Campo will box Stan Cralg, and Frank Van will box Fernand…

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BOXING. Grime Gains Third Championship

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 9

UP to the tad of round one in their contest at the Sydney Stadium last Saturday night it looked as if the brawn, of. Eddie Butcher, welterweight champion…

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Swimming Championships: Japanese Representatives to Compete

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 10

After two quiet seasons, which, for some unknown reason, is customary following the Olympic Games, the present season promises to rival that of 1923-24, when memorable contests between Arne Borg, of Sweden, and Andrew…

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Inter -State Bowls HOBART

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

Southern Tasmania won the rubber of bowling matches with Victoria by winning to-day's match. Scores:-- Chambers (Vic.) lost to O'Brien (Tas.), 18 to 28; Bobbins lost to…

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Coursing Coolamon Club's Misfortune News and Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 15

That well known enthusiast of the leash, Mr. J. K. Stinson (I had a call from him last week), writing from Coolamon (under date 27/12/26), reports…

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BOXING New Matches Test for Craig

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

Billy Grime, holder of the feather. light, and welter weight championships of Australia, is not to remain Idle. His next contest has been fixed for January 15. and Johnny Relster, a clever…

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Mornington Races "Seddon's" Selections

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

One of the popular meetings of the Mornington Racing Club will engage attention to-day (Wednesday). The chief event is the Mornington Cup, of nine…

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Boxing at Mackay Colby Defeats Stan Goode

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 10

A MACKAY correspondent pens the following story of a fight at his town on Boxing Day: "Boxing Day in this part of Queensland was…

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Swimming Records Made Takaishi's Swims Trial Quarter Mile

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

THAT KATSUO TAKAISHI, the japanese champion, is in [?] form has been demonstrated during the past few days by the…

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Golf Manly Golf Course Reconstruction Brisbane Club's Annual Report Dr. Mackenzie's Ideas of Golf Courses in and Around Sydney : Current Notes

Referee · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 18

Dr. A. Mackenzie has furnished a report on the Manly golf course, which will receive consideration by the committee, and, no doubt, be…

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Golf at Kosciusko Mount Kosciusko

The Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

An exhibition golf match was played at Kosciusko yesterday between T. Howard and W. Corry. Howard won by 2 up and 1 to play. Scores: Howard 75, Corry 77. The…

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Mountain Golf Busy Holidays Numerous Games

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

City and country golfers who visited the Mountain resorts for the holidays had a busy time at golf. Many matches were played, and some excellent curds were returned. J. M. Irving…

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