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Sport, 1931

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Gossip From Everywhere. When Stan McCabe Was Pelted--When N.S.W. Attorney-General Sharpened the Axe--A 68-Year-Old Lady Tennis Player. Indian Sign on McCABE

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 15

LAST time Don Bradman played at Maitland he was out l.b.w. to Gordon Bell for a duck, but Don's feelings were nothing to Stan. McCabe's…

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Wauchope Golf

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 6

Wauchope, Saturday.--The Wauchope golf tournament results were:-- Best nine holes stroke, Mrs. R. N. Shaw; 18 holes stroke, Miss A…

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Cricket, Too

Daily Pictorial · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 22

ARTHUR STIGANT'S son, who is appearing with his father in "The House That Jack Built" in Melbourne, is making a name for himself as a…

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Coursing. Moans and Groans Greet Judge's Decision

Truth · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 6

JUDGE Jim Darragh came in for a decent round of abuse at Harold Park yesterday afternoon when he decided for Rambling Lass against Wilgaa in the…

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To Lang Racing Club's Offer Cessnock

The Sun · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 2

Noticing the effects of the betting tax in other centres, Cessnock Jockey Club has made the unique offer to the Premier (Mr. Lang) that the…

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Oxenham Stars in Brisbane Club Cricket

Daily Pictorial · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 11

BRISBANE, Saturday.--R. K. Oxenham played magnificently for his club, Toombul. in the grade match to-day with Northern Suburbs. He did not play last Saturday,…

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Professionalism In Cricket Is Coming! Stars Sacrificing Their Careers

Daily Pictorial · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 5

THE time is fast approaching when our cricket fathers will…

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Swimming. Hot Stuff Remarkable Time by George Pepper of East Sydney Frank Doyle's Near-record

Truth · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 6

HOW are they going to take the 100 yards junior championships of N.S.W. and Australia away from George Pepper, of East Sydney, if he acts up to his brilliant swim of yesterday—100 yards in 58 3-5 secs.?…

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Boxing He's a Hitter Is Herman Bundren's Quick Job With Bernasconi Poser for Palmer

Truth · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 6

HAD it not been for the fact that it took some time to adjust their gloves, the spectators would hardly have known that Herman…

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Outsiders on Top at Pratten Tennis Boil-overs Hurrying Hopman Fights Fiercely to Topple Brilliant Jack Crawford

Truth · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 6

SPLENDID fights between the best men in N.S.W. ended the lawn tennis tournament at…

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Melbourne Athletics Melbourne

Truth · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 5

ONLY inches separated first and second man after a thrilling finish in Pakeman Gift of 130 yards, which was won by G. Flowers, who defeated N. W…

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Athletics. Toeballer Best in Discus Toss

Truth · Sunday 4 January 1931 · page 5

TEDDY CARROLL, the well known Eastern Suburbs Rugby League footballer, was the best performer in athletics yesterday…

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New Zealand Racing. Wellington, Sunday. Wairarapa Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 12

President's Handicap, 9f and 80yds.—Stanchion, 7-8, 1: White Fang, 8-9 2: Stag Hunter, 7-10, 3. Eight started Won by two lengths with a head between second and third Time, 1m 58 4-5s…

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Coursing. Harold Park Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 13

At Harold Park on Saturday afternoon the Greyhound Coursing Association conducted a meeting, when five stakes were decided. A points decision in favour of Rambling Lass,…

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Swimming. Breaststroke Record. Brilliant Juniors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

F. McCure, Australian breaststroke champion and record holder, by covering 400 yards at Rose Bay on Saturday in 6m 4s, established the best figures by an Australian swimmer…

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Cumberland Tennis Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 12

H. Hopman, who defeated J. Crawford in the final of the singles at Pratten Park on Saturday…

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Dry Swimming Can Be Self-taught

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

The man or woman who cannot swim, but is rather shy about being taught in public, can be taught on dry land. It can even be self-taught…

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Drop in Racing Revenue

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 7

Orange, Monday. -- A drop of £590 11s 9d was recorded in gate takings during the Orange J.C. New Year meeting this year compared with 1930…

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The Racing. Anchor Wins Easily

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 13

When the Wedge gelding Lever last raced at an unregistered meeting, he was responsible for a rather startling performance. Although he did not succeed, his display was…

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Bega Races. Bega

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 13

The second day's racing of the Bega annual meeting took place yesterday afternoon. Results:- Local Handicapm, 5f.—Mr. D. B. Hetterington's b m Wood Section, by Whittonwood—First…

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