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Sport, 1933

13,194 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 250

The Turf. Sweeping Changes in Racing Control Registration of A.R.C. Courses Sounded Knell of Many Poor Performers; Anniversary Prospects

The Land · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 16

THE death-knell of many horses that have been racing on metropolitan courses was sounded when the Australian Jockey Club decided…

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Cricket, Not Quibbling, Is The Game Oh, What an Unholy Mess! And What a Bunch Of "Old Women"

Arrow · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 2

THE hostile demonstration shown on the Adelaide Oval this week to the captain of the English XI, Douglas Jardine, leaves a very nasty taste in the mouth of any sport lover, and it is to be hoped that Australia will never experience such an incident again…

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SWIMMING. State Championship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 17

This will be a week end of championships, as the finest of the men will contest amateur championship this afternoon at the Domain Baths, while the leading girl swimmers will be similarly…

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Nepean Swimming Club

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 1

Last week-end a 100 yards club handicap was held, and only ten faced the starter. There has been a falling off this last couple of swims; seemingly…

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Bowls. To-day's Pennants

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 17

The fourth round of the pennants of the New South Wales Bowling Association will be played to-day. The unbeaten clubs in the A grade are Parramatta and Lakemba (section I.). Manly…

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Cricket Hero

The Labor Daily · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 3

TIM WALL did his share for Australia in the cricket Test yesterday. The fast bowler took two wickets and made a magnificent catch…

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Ryan May Be Extended State Swimming

The Labor Daily · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 3

UNLESS Olympian Noel Ryan covers the quarter-mile in under five minutes, he will be no certainty to win the State…

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Golf. Open Mixed Foursome at Manly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 17

The Manly Golf Club's open mixed foursome in aid of the Manly Cottage Hospital will be played to-day. Over 200 players will participate in the competition for which special prizes have…

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Fourth Tennis Test at Rushcutter Bay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 16

A. K. Quist (Australia) on the right, playing in the singles match against K. Gledhill (left), who was the winner yesterday…

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Playing In To-day's Tennis Test

The Sun · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 1

Keith Gledhill in action.--To-day he is being partnered by Vines in the doubles match against Quist and McGrath (Australia), in the tennis Test at Rushcutters Bay…

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At Adelaide Oval-- --Tennis Test In Sydney

The Sun · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 8

TWO MILES A MINUTE in a baby car to establish a new speed record.--At left: G. E. T. Eyston, who reached a speed of over 120 m.p.h. in a baby car on a wet track at Montlhery, France. He drove from a specially built conning tower and wore a gas mask and asbestos suit.--Above: "The Magic Midget" car on the track…

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"A Tonic" Swim Before Cricket Match

The Sun · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 3

Gilligan's belief that a swim before a cricket match was detrimental to play, as it affected the eyes and slackened the muscles, has amazed the…

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BOXING. Henneberry v Richards. Meet at the Stadium on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 17

The middleweight champion, Fred Henneberry, will make a welcome reappearance at the Sydney Stadium on Monday night, when he will meet the coloured Queenslander. Ron Richards. Henneberry…

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Inter-District Cricket Teams for Anniversary Day

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 1

The following teams have been selected to represent Nepean district in "Daily Telegraph" and Martin Shield matches on Anniversary Day,…

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Leaders on Velvet First Grade Cricket Prospects

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 2

Cumberland, which has an eight points' lead over its nearest rivals, may widen the gap when the eighth round of grade…

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Lawn Tennis. Bright Exhibitions At the Fourth Test Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 17

In order to compensate onlooker for the absence of W. L. Allison in his match with J. Crawford, in the international tennis test match, the officials at Rushcutter Bay yesterday held a number of…

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Cricket. Grade Matches. Eighth Round Concludes To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 17

Chief interest in the second day's play in the eighth round of grade matches conducted by the New South Wales Cricket Association will centre in the possibility of the leading team securing the…

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Cricket a Grade Leaders Meet B Grade Position Interesting

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 7

The third series of the second round of A Grade matches and the eighth cries of B Grade commenced on Saturday under favourable weather…

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First Impressions Don Bradman, Australian, Bored of Cricket Control!

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 12

MAN says his wife drove him to drink. Most of us have to walk to it. YES! We have Fiji bananas…

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Vines Beaten by Crawford by the Odd Set Brilliant Tennis Battle Aust. Ahead

The Sun · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 6

Jack Crawford, Australia's tennis champion, this afternoon defeated H. E. Vines, world's…

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