Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Sport, all years

Sydney · Sport

Sport, 1934

14,483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

Athletics Highland Gathering

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 1

Local athletes competed in the New South Wales A.A.A. events in conjunction, with the Highland Gathering at Sydney Showground on New…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Athletic Club Dance

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 4

The Christmas dance in connection with the Penrith Athletic Club, which was held in the Dungowan Theatre, was attended by about 200 ladies and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

ATHLETICS. State Track Titles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 17

The first day's programme of the State track and field championships is to be submitted by the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association at the Sydney Sports Ground to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Juniors Shine Good Times On Sodden Tracks State Athletics

The Sun · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 6

SPLENDID performances by juniors marked the State Athletic Championship meeting at the Sports Ground this afternoon and several new records were set. Wet and heavy tracks impeded the competitors, but excellent…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Records May Go at Sports Gd. First Section Of Championship Athletics Golding's Day?

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 3

TREAT is in store for athletic enthusiasts at the Sydney Sports Ground this afternoon where the first section of the New South…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

No Appearance in Victoria Athletic Proposal Is Turned Down

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 3

The suggestion that N.S.W. and Queensland athletes en route to the national track and field championships in Adelaide should compete at…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Stewards Have Been Lenient in Recent Racing Hot Favorites In The Bag Controlled By Man Who Was Thrice a "Lifer" From Suburban Failure to Randwick Wins

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 8

AFTER witnessing Sydney's recent racing, spectators might be excused for asking whether certain stables enjoy complete freedom of the Turf. The form of their horses appears questionable. Some improve rapidly, and others deteriorate with just as much speed. Racegoers who…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cricket. Bromley Must Go in Tobin Will Be Watched Carefully In Sydney This Week-end Vic Richardson Looks a Cert. (Continued from Page 16.)

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 13

FOR sheer grit and determination Tim Wall has no peer, and he will provide the necessary variety in an attack…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Boxing

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 20

NORTH SYDNEY.--10 Rounds: Wally Hancock (10.7) outpointed Alby Roberts (10.7). Six Rounds: Jack Budd (9.2) was disqualified in the last round in his match…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Rosebery Races

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 5

PUNTERS are expected to roll up in force at the Rosebery meeting on Wednesday next. This popular up-to-date course is always a favorite with…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cricket Poses

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 15

Shots in the N.S.W.-South Australian Sheffield Shield match yesterday. (Top) Close-up of C. W. Walker (S.A.), wicket-keeper in action. (Centre) Was Fingleton out? He was because he lifted his foot for a fraction and that was enough. (Bottom) Bill (N.S.W.) bowled by Wall…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

V.p. Races

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 5

THE next meeting on the Zetland course is set down for Wednesday, 17th inst. Nominations for all events, including…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

A Boxing Night Testimonial To Bobby Blay

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 16

Complete arrangements have been made for the Bobby Blay testimonial at the Stadium next Thursday night. Featured on the programme will be Fred Henneberry…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Brisbane Cricket Brisbane

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 20

Western Suburbs defeated Valley on the first innings by 61 runs. An eighth wicket partnership by A. K. Crommelin (77) and N. Arthy (51) won the game for Wests…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Golf Letter It Brought the Money

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 9

A letter from "The American Golfer" magazine, reminding a subscriber that his fees were due, was so original and humorous in its appeal…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

BOXING. K.O.'d So Were Hopes "Brisbane"

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 8

BILL ROBINSON, of Sydney, was, according to the Brisbane Stadium's publicity expert, in line for the Australian Middleweight Championship,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Boxing. Chance for Cecil Cecil Meets Jimmy Purcell To-morrow Night

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 8

WITH the Blay testimonial being held Thursday night, the usual Wednesday boxing bill will be presented at the Stadium…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Hardcourt Tennis Has Been a Boon Coaching Of The Boys Girls' Turn

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 22

The coaching scheme adopted by the various hardcourt Associations, under the direction of the head…

Continued on Trove, page 22 →

They Bolted For Shelter Just Like Chinese Soldiers Title Events Almost a Washaway Records Blown Out at Athletics Meet Sheaves Shakes a Leg In Great Mile

Truth · Sunday 7 January 1934 · page 8

AMATEUR athletic officials are becoming more and more like Chinese soldiers every day, for when the rain pattered down at the Sports Ground yesterday, like the sons of Confucius, a halt was called until it abated…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bowls Pennants

The Sun · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 3

The pennant committee of the New South Wales Bowling Association decided to-day that the games in all grades of the pennant competitions, which were…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →