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Sport, 1936

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Racing Days End Shadow King To Retire MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 8

Shadow King, who has been before the Victorian racing public for several years, will not race again, said his owner, Mr. F. E. Shillabeer,…

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Naismith's Great Golf. Australians at Los Angeles. Los Angeles, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 12

"Teddy" Naismith, of the Australian team of professional golfers, had a brilliant round on the opening day of the Los Angeles 5000dollar open tournament. Naismlth's score of…

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Cricket. Grade Leaders Beaten. Exciting Finishes. Bowlers Splendid Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 16

Mosman, which had held the lead in the first grade cricket competition, was beaten on the first innings by Cumberland in the eighth round on Saturday, and, as a result, St. George…

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Where Sunday Football Rivals Church Children Have to Be Coaxed to Service

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 1

ORGANISED Sunday sport in the country is threatening the very existence of the Church, said Rev. R. H. Campbell, at…

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Juniors Topple Records Women's Athletics

The Labor Daily · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 10

WHILE N.S.W. representatives for the Australian championships indulged in training, Junior members of the Women's Athletic…

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Night Football Rugby League Move

The Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

There is a probability of a Rugby League competition being played at night during March at either the Snorts Ground or Showground…

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Football. Rugby Union. Carnival Scheme Adopted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 14

The Council of the New South Wales Rugby Union last night accepted a recommendation from the management committee that an interstate carnival be held at Sydney this year…

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Rugby League Loss

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 3

A. prominent country Rugby League official in Mr. W. Boyd, of Narrabri, has passed away. The late Mr. Boyd was secretary…

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Speedway Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

"Tiger" Stevenson who suffered an ankle injury in a gallant attempt on Saturday to prevent a collision with "Nobby" Key and Stan Perkins; is making satisfactory…

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Racing Snaps

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

LUPRISSA who was recently, brought from the Wimmera to be educated for Jumping, broke his off shoulder and spine when he fell at…

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Swimming. North Sydney Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 13

In the final of North Sydney club's 220 yards general handicap at Lavender Bay Baths last night, R. Blue won from F. Reddan and N. Christensen in 2m 46s…

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Jack Haines Teaching Boxing

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 7

Former Australian middleweight champion Jack Haines has a large class of pupils at Sammy Hart's gymne[?]um Haines was of the greatest middle…

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Bowls. New Zealand Tour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 13

The president of the New South Wales Bowling Association (Mr. T. W. Heath) writes that the New South Wales team had a wonderful trip across the Tasman, and on arrival at Auckland were met…

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Gosford Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 13

Nominations for Gosford meeting to-day week are:— Malden Handicap 6f,—Euphorbus, Aussie B., Kurrawid, Wolfie, Haughty, Orta Tip, Pistol Shot,…

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Owns Racing Dogs

The Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 9

Miss Eileen Best, owner of some of England's most famous racing dogs, photographed in Melbourne on the Ormonde. She is on her way to…

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Midget Car Racing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 14

The authorities in control of the midget car racing at Wentworth Park Speedway, Glebe, announced that there will not be any races there to-morrow night. It has been decided to effect…

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For Tennis Titles

The Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

Jack Crawford will leave to-night by the Melbourne express, on his way to Adelaide for the Australian tennis championships…

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Greyhound Racing. Qualifying Heats

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 13

Qualifying heats of the Malden and Trial Stakes will be held at Harold Park to-morrow night over 600 yards. Following is the draw:— Malden Stake.—First heat: Mina's Pride. Pierre…

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Lawn Tennis. Country Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 13

The start of the country carnival at Rushcutter Bay was postponed yesterday owing to the continuous rain. Play will commence at midday today, provided the courts are dry. Round one will…

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Speedway Racing. Third Test Match

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 13

The third official motor cycle speedway test match of the current season between England and Australia will be contested at the Showground on Saturday night. Australia has won the two…

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