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Sport, 1931

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YACHTING. Resumption of Racing. a Busy Month

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 13

The second half of the yachting season will commence on Saturday, when club racing will be resumed, the Prince Edward Yacht Club having set down four races for decision on that day. From…

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Pace and Placement at Country Tennis Carnival

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 24

MEANING "I wonder if I can put some sting into this one?" D. Thompson (Orange) playing in the Country Week Tennis Carnival at White City DO THEY care a straw? "Emphatically yes," say…

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CRICKET Daily Telegraph Shield PARRAMATTA v. BALMAIN

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 12

The above match was played on the Parramatta Oval on New Year's Day. Before commencing the match, a representative from the Cumberland Argus'…

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Daily Cricket Hint No. 74: That Extra Yard

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 23

Every yard counts when running between wickets. Get a good start by "backing-up"' properly, and turn…

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Cricket Dispute. Goodwin Dropped. Victimisation Alleged. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 13

Despite the announcement that the executive of the Queensland Cricket Association had deferred taking any action in the dispute between the players and the State selectors until after…

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One to Go Great Golf Struggle Won at 37Th Thrills in "Sun" Quest

The Sun · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 13

All square with one to go! A huge gallery, attracted by this battle of Titans in the quest for the minny golf champion in…

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Two Cup Races in Tassie Tarapunga Won Them Both Star God's Trip

Evening News · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

CAN Star God follow in the fool-steps of another Sydneyite and with the Tasmainan double, Hobart find Launceston Cups? Last year…

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Cricket Junior -- No. 87 Colt Who Uses His Feet Champion Runner, but Slow Fieldsman

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 22

In his cricket school at Waverley Dr. L. O. S. Poidevin has many players whom he regards with high favor, but none more so than P…

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Cricket Notes Quiet Play in Junior Ranks No Batsman Reaches Century Northmead Dismissed for Small Total

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 14

Though quite a number of batsmen in the ranks of Parramatta and District Juniors topped the half-century on Saturday last, none was capable of reaching three figures. The nearest approach to the coveted century was the effort of D. Mills, of Riverstone B's., who knocked up 94. E. Johnston of Dundas, who is at the top of his…

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V.R.C. Chief Outspoken on Lang's Tax While N.S.W. Racing Authorities Still Maintain Silence Menace of S.P. Betting Shops

Evening News · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

THE officials of the V.R.C. ate paying the Closest attention to the notes being made by Mr.Lang in regard to betting. THE Chairman of the [?]…

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Jockey's Scalp Crushed in Fall at Ascot Races Harris May Die Nasty Smash Two Ponies Down in 14.1 Fathers Grief

The Labor Daily · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

At the result of a nasty smash in the second division of the Ascot 14.1 Handicap yesterday, apprentice Reg. Harris is not…

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Jewish Athletic and Social Club

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

A Gala Dance Night will be held at the Mayfair, St. Kilda Esplanade On January 10, by the J.A.S.C…

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Athletics and Basketball

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

Victoria's absence from the track and field at the University Oval paved the way for an easy N.S.W. victory [?]ver West…

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ROWING. Vaucluse Regatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 16

Rowing races for local scullers in heavy boats for clubs affiliated to the New South Wales Rowing Association and the New South Wales Ladles' Rowing Association will be decided at the Vaucluse…

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Mascot Coursing

The Labor Daily · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

There will, be no live have meeting this week at Mascot, the next meeting [?] scheduled for Thursday and Friday, January 15 and 16, when four 16 dogs stakes,…

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Swimming Entries

The Biz · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

For the big swimming carnival at Carramar on January 26, there are a number of open events, for which entries close on January 19 with the…

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Scout Swimming

The Biz · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

One of the events attracting most attention at the annual carnival at Parraniatta baths on February 7 is the challenge relay race, teams of…

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Vaucluse Regatta To-morrow

Evening News · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

THE Second annual Vaucluse Regatta will be held to-morrow at Watson's Bay. There will be a varied programme…

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Novelty Swimming Carnival

The Biz · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 6

Acting on the suggestion of a number of enthusiasts, Cabra-Vale Relief Society's Sports Sub-committee have decided to conduct a novelty…

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State Swimming Heat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 14

Competitors in the first heat of the senior 100 yards championship last night: A. Childs (No. 1), B. Hodgson (No. 2), G. Hawkins (No. 3), T. Arndell (No. 4), and C. Light, the winner (No. 5)…

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