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Sport, 1929

14,423 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

For Women. Picnic Races. Preparations at Tirranna. (From Our Special Reporter.) Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 4

Intense [?]eat and a raging wind, bringing with it dust and smoke from the bush fires which are burning fiercely in the district, do not promise ideal conditions for to-morrow's…

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Still Smiling Sun-tanned Enthusiasts Tennis Carnival Bare Legs Are All the Rage To-day

The Sun · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 14

Country tennis players came up smiling for the fifth and sixtht rounds of the teams championships at the White City Courts to-day. Beyond sunburn, there was little to suggest the…

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Golf for Women Play in Robert Pitt Cup Drought Affects Links: Exhausting Weather : Mrs. C'ship Soon

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 17

THERE was quite a gathering of the [?] of mountain golfers at Wentworth Falls on Tuesday to compete for the "Robert Pitt" Cup, which was…

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Cricket Coach Has Fast Bowler in View Kensington Ponies. Miss Passe Surprising Plunge Had Every Chance

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

ONE of the surprising features of racing at Kensington yesterday was the big plunge on the ex-Victorian 14.1 pony, Miss [?]. The…

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Vacancy for Slow Bowler Can Easily be Filled Eligible to Play Against Vic. Bettington Knows Game of Cricket

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 26

We have had more than one inquiry as to the non-selection of R. H. Bettington for New South Wales. The reply is that at the moment he…

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Among the Cricketers To ensure publication, cricket score sheets must reach this office on Monday. Notes on outstanding features of the competitions will be appreciated Cumberland Chatter

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 10

Cumberland won the toss against Balmain at headquarters and batted. They opened disasterously, and had four down for 42 when O'Grady joined his skipper…

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Epping Coursing Notes

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 3

The following .sernthings have taken place in the draw for the Saturday night coursing meeting at Epping. In the third course Pirate Maid Is…

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Swimming. State Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 18

A large crowd of swimming enthusiasts assembled at the Domain Baths yesterday afternoon to witness the swimming of the preliminary heats for Saturday's State…

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Randwick Winner May Take Cup Swimming Borg's First Quarter-mile Title Carnival Racing

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

THE FIRST of the State championship carnivals is to be staged at the Domain Baths to-morrow afternoon and Arne Borg, the…

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Lawn Tennis

The Land · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 12
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The country carnival, the largest tennis tournament in Australia, started during the week at the White City Courts. Rushcutter's Bay. The first…

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Tennis Comments

The St George Call · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 4

Congratulations to Messrs. Stuart Brooker, Alick Miller and Jock Maguire on their selection to represent the N.S.W. Hard' Court Junior team…

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Oatley District Amateur Swimming Club

The St George Call · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 3

Since last report of the club's picnic, many events have taken place. Firstly, the 150 yards handicap, won by that promising young swimmer, McCredie,…

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Swimming Success. Michaelis and Schlam

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 10

Magnificent efforts by Rupe Michaelis and Hermie Schlam paved the way for New South Wales' fine victory in the swimming events…

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Wallsend Races

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 23

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--It was announced by the Wallsend Jockey Club to-night, that Mr. M'Leod. deputy-starter at Randwick, would act…

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Cronulla Tennis Glub

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 3

Last Saturday afternoon the Vice-President (Mr. Cheetham) presented the winners of the Club Championships and Handicaps with their cups…

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Cricket or Criticism!

The Land · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 12

Looking with disapprobation on articles appearing in newspapers concerning the recent Tests, the Board of Control has decided to exercise its…

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N.S.W. Maintains Athletic and Swimming Prestige Segal and Penn Create Records. Vic. Athletes Beaten

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 10

Keen contests characterised the Inter-state track fixture at Fitzroy Oval, and first-class performances were the order of the day…

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Moree Racing Club. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 17

The summer meeting of the Motee Race Club was concluded to-day in summery weather. A protest was lodged against Minnawatha being declared winner of the M.R.C. Handicap, and the stewards' decision…

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Bedgerebong Races. Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 16

Bedgerebong Race Club's January meeting was held in the weather. Results:- Carrabobling Maiden Handicap. 6f.—Lila Lve, 9-1 (Papworth). 1: Kuradul, 9-10 (v. Hodges), 2; Some…

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