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Sport, 1937

13,034 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

Diary for Golf Way to Avoid Lamenting

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 9

A GOLFING diary such as the celebrated Freddie Tait kept, would benefit many players…

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Greyhound Control. Position Explained. Racing Council's Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 15

Officials of the Greyhound Racing Control Council yesterday stated that the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey), in his letter to the Albury Club with regard to control of…

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Doesn't Like Racing In a Field

Referee · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 6

A FALL in a race at Canterbury in September last almost brought Valpan's turf career to a close, but he recovered, and…

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Weather Forecast for Cricket Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 1

The weather forecast for to-morrow's Test play is: Fine, with moderate temperatures and light winds…

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Proposed New Stand at Cricket Ground

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 3

THE Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. Dunningham, announced yesterday that consideration was being given to a proposal to erect…

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Poor Racing. Little Excitement at Ascot. Restricted Wagering

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 15

Taking: the meeting generally, the racing at Ascot yesterday wns poor. It aroused little excitement, and the wagering was restricted,…

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Tazio Nuvolari Holder Of American Motor Racing Championship

Referee · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 12

TAZIO NOVOLARI, world's most famous driver, has created another record. He is the first European to win the coveted American…

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Speedway Racing. World's Derby Prebarations. Draw for Heats

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 15

The draw was announced yesterday for, the six preliminary heats of the motor cycle speedway World's Derby at the Showground on Saturday night. The heats will be 6f one mile each, from…

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Tennis Tournaments. Seaside Championships. (Played at Manly yesterday.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 16

Men's singles championship.—N. Turvey beat v. B. McGrath 3·6, 8·6, 6·3; D. Thompson beat E. Elliott, 6·1 6·3. Women's singles chnmplonship.—Miss V. Selwin…

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Playsuits Popular at Country Week Tennis. Gay Coloured Accessories

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 20

Long, tiring days on the courts at the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Club, at Rushcutter Bay, have prevented most of the women and girls, who are playing in the country week tennis, from enjoying many other social activities; but most of them have managed a little surfing or…

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New Stand for Cricket. Room for 10,000

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 11

Plans for the construction of a new stand at the Sydney Cricket Ground are being considered by the Government, and it is hoped that a stand to accommodate 10,000 spectators…

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Feast of Motor-Cycle and Car Racing in S.A.

Referee · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 17

BRILLIANT riding by Stanley Woods, the great English sliced man, and daring driving by Lord Waler an provided the highlights of the second day of the S.A. Centenary Grand Prix and Tourist Trophy races held on December 29…

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Good-Bye to Australia Good-Bye to Boxing Palmer Goes to New Zealand

Referee · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 1

THIS week Ambrose Palmer follows the example of ex-King Edwart. He abdicates—resigns the throne of Australian pugilism—and goes into voluntary exile. In other words, Palmer finally and definitely gives up…

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A. L. P. Tennis Competition Plans For The Year Sunday Matches

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 9

THE A.L.P. Tennis Association has a great deal to offer players. During 1936 the association conducted three competitions and one…

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Country Week Tennis Stars from all Parts of State in Action

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 3

TENNIS players from all parts of New South Wales invaded Sydney this week for the annual Country Week matches. The carnival opened under…

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The Man In The Street To The Editor Promoting Soccer Football

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 4

Sir,--The Australian Soccer delegates from all States, including Tasmania, are to be congratulated for their efforts when last week-end in…

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Cricket Puzzles for Crowd Cutting of Grass on Test Wickets

The Sun · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 9

ENDLESS arguments arise concerning the regulations which govern the playing of Test cricket in Australia. Proof is difficult and enthusiasts are in doubt particularly about the rolling and covering of wickets and the…

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CRICKET. S.J.C.A. v. State Theatre A Grade

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 6

The Conway Brothers opened up for the State but their partnership was destined to be of short duration as P. Conway was caught off M. Deitch's bowling…

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Looks Sports Arena Rather Than Cricket Ground As Of Old

Referee · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 13

ONES first impression of the enormous new Melbourne Cricket Club double-decked stand along the "outer" section is that…

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N.S.W. Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Report on Interstate Carnival, Adelaide

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 29

The 1936 Carnival has now concluded. The principal quest of the New South Wales party was achieved when his Lordship Dr. Killian, Archbishop of…

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