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Sport, 1930

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452 Not Out--all Scoring Records Skittled Memorable Day of Sensational Run-getting Thrills History Made at Cricket Ground

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 2

"What is there to say? Naturally I am delighted," said Don Bradman yesterday just after completing his world's record score of 452 not out. Could a great cricketer say less? Could a great…

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Athletics. Their Records Peltzer and Lermond American's Debut

Evening News · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 2

ALTHOUGH all lovers of athletes are regretting the non-appearance in Australia of the great American all-round champion, H. M…

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Amateur Athletic Association Entertains Dr. Peltzer and Leo Lermond

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 14

At Farmer's yesterday At the top table are, from the left: The Attorney-General (Mr. Boyce), the American Consul (Mr. D. McDonough) Dr. Otto Peltzer, the acting secretary of the Athletic Union of Australia (Mr. W. B. Alexander), Leo Lermond, the Consul-General for Germany (Dr. H. C. Busing), the president of the Union (Mr. R. Coombes), Alderman F. Barden, and A. W. ("Nick") Winter,…

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Athletics. International Programme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 15

Dr. Otto Peltzer and Leo Lermond will be accorded a civic reception at the Town Hall to-day. at 3.30 p.m., and at night the athletes will have a run at Rushcutter Bay oval…

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Don Bradman Makes Cricket History Scores 452 Not Out Many Records Broken in Masterly Exhibition Highest Individual Total in a First Class Match Queenslanders Collapse

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 3

DON BRADMAN has developed the record-breaking habit. Last season he established new figures for the Sydney Cricket Ground by scoring 340 not out against Victoria. In the present season he has twice scored 200 after lunch, and has joined the…

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Of Social Interest Chose "Breakers" at Warwick Farm for a Change From Bowral For a Punt--Outfits For Tirranna and Bong Bong Races--Among the First Nighters--

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 22

Although surfing is the primary interest of Sydney's smart set just now there was a good muster of punters at Warwich Farm on Saturday. In fact, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Heath motored all the way…

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Coursing

Referee · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 17

A.B.C. (Liverpool) (1) At first visit to N.C.A. office will get for you the desired information re pedigrees. (2) We do not keep lists of performances…

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Coursing Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 14

Oxford Boy could not produce his best form on Saturday night. He finished third in the Rozelle Qualifying Stake. Tallaroi ran well to score in the…

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Sporting Pictures. Cricket, Yachting, and Tennis. "Sydney Mail" Features

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 14

Pictures of sporting events of the past few days occupy a prominent place in this week's "Sydney Mall." Several pictures appear of the New South Wales-Queensland cricket…

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Football

Referee · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 17

E.T. (Newcastle): The Australian v Wigan game goes into the recordse as abandoned. All bets on game are off…

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Bowls Without Bias

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 2

THE CANADIAN team which is expected here next month will stay in New Zealand for a few weeks. Most of the visiting team are…

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Bradman s Record-Breaking Achievement Cumberland Tennis Championships Sheffield Shield Cricket

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 26

Don Bradman made cricket history on Monday. Playing for New South Wales against Queensland in a Sheffield Shield match he compiled the amazing total of 452 not out—a world's record for first-class cricket. The merit of the performance was enhanced by the…

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BOXING. Tyson Gets Decision

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 12

BILL TYSON (837) seems a somewhat ungainly scrapper but Bill is shard to beat, and must undoubtedly be a much better boxer than he looks, Opposed to…

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Rowing News Balmain Regatta Pearce's Dual Win

Referee · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 17

SYDNEY oarsmen are now concentrating on Anniversary Day regatta, which always includes rowing among its many aquatic attractions. A professional…

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British Boxing Board Gives in

Referee · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 17

Jeff Dickson, the American boxing promoter, nicknamed the "Tex Rickard" , of Europe has won a moral victory over the British Boxing Board of Control…

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Swimming. New Zealand Record Holder Arrives

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 18

W. Cameron, who holds the New Zealand swimming records for 50 yards and 100 yards, arrived in Sydney by the Marama yesterday. He will compete in the New South Wales championship…

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Ha[?]old Park Coursing Gift Meeting Opens

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 26

The G.C.A.'s, New Year's Gift Stake meeting began at Harold Park yesterday. The first round of each event was decided. The remainder of the…

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Country Tennis Carnival Compitatitors

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 3

The annual Country Week Tennis Carnival opened at the White City yesterday in beautifully fine weather and on fast courts. Teams' matches were contested, and the ladies were prominent. Above are pictured Misses Betty Henry (Molong), E. Learmont (Newcastle), and Betty Dight (Bar raba)…

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The Cricket Tourists

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 7

IT is pleasant to think that the range of choice for the Australian selectors is widening. It is even pleasanter that this widening is made necessary by the success of bowlers rather than…

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Boxing. Thrilling Bout Paul Beats Bourke

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 4

In a contest replete with thrills, Jack Paul surprised by defeating ex-welter champion Al. Bourke on points at Leitchhardt Stadium last night. Bourke fought…

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