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Sport, 1937

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Racing Personalities

Referee · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 8

ALL ARE WELL KNOWN to the regular patrons of Sydney racing. Reading from left to right, they are: Messrs. J. W. Noud (who prepares Golden Chance, Curator, Distinguished, and other gallopers); A. W. Thompson (member of the A.J.C. committee); C. H. J. Schmidt (owner of Trick); Leslie S. Barnett (owner of Heroina, and who formerly raced that great sprinter Greenline); and J. W. Cook (Randwick trainer, who has several gallopers in hand)…

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Swimming Accidents in Baths

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 2

A problem that has faced others before, and is now facing the Granville Council, is that of accidents in the baths, due to persons slipping on…

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Swimming. Gas v ELECTRICITY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 16

A special teams relay match over 1000 metres at the Domain Baths at 5.45 to-morrow afternoon between the Australian Gas Light Co. and Sydney County Council clubs. Teams will consist of 20…

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Greyhound Coursing Harold Park Notes

Referee · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 11

CLOSE finishes were the order at Harold Park (Syd.) last Saturday night. No less than five races were won by a head, while a sixth was won…

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Bowls. President's Two Rinks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 15

The fourth round of the president's two rinks competition, played yesterday, was responsible for the elimination of Killara, Ryde, City, Rose Bay. Hunter's Hill, and Fivedock. Strathfield played…

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Ocean Swimming Pool at School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 20

A FEATURE of the new boarding school for juniors which will be opened by the Sisters of Mercy from Parramatta at Cronull[?] in February is the ocean swimming pool,…

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A Swimming And Tea Party

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 11

SURROUNDED by green lawns and brilliant flower beds, the swimming pool at the home of the Consul-General for Spain (Senor Don Pedro de…

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Cricket Chatter

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 7

S.J.C.A. 1st team had no difficulty in passing State's score of 144, and with the bowlers in splendid form, dismissed the Premiers in their second innings for 83. time alone [?]…

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To End Olympic Boxing Disputes

Referee · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 12

A SUGGESTION that either the judging system should be improved or non-participation at Tokio should be considered is contained in the…

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New Public Golf Course

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 23

Land overlooking Botany Bay has been selected for Sutherland Council's proposed 18-hole championship golf course, the president of the shire (Cr…

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Large Rugby Union Rally For Coaches

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 22

FAMOUS football personalities will attend the conference of coaches to be held in the New South Wales Rugby Union…

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Public Service and Bank Sport Bright and Lively Rain Washed Out Cricket Last Week-end Swimming Carnivals

Referee · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 15

DRAWN games are likely in the third round of the N.S.W. Public Service Cricket Association on Saturday. Rain ruined play last week-end, so matches in A and B divisions will be confined to one day…

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Table Tennis Trophy Presentation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 5

A largely attended meeting of the Southern District Table Tennis Association held at the sports store, Merrylands, last week, decided to present the…

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Diggers' Cricket Match

The Propeller · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

The combined committees of the Hurstville Returned Soldiers League took part in a cricket match at Scarborough Park last Sunday against the…

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Tennis Visitors Arrive Early

The Labor Daily · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 3

SEVERAL of the interstate players who are to compete in the Australian tennis championships and interstate games at the White City,…

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Dates Clash in Rugby and Soccer Tours

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 24

In the draft Itinerary for the English amateur Soccer team's tour of Australia this year, there is a clash of dates with the big Rugby Union…

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Rugby Coaches. Conference Arranged. Constructive Policy Sought

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 15

The conference of coaches and first grade captains arranged by the New South Wales Rugby Union will be held at the union rooms on January 25, at 7.30 p.m…

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Astonishing Golf for Nine Holes

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 23

G. DENNETT and N. R. Smith, who won the scratch trophy in the Bonnie Doon invitation four-ball yesterday, had an…

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New Traps for Golf Open

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 24

THE Australian Club's golf course at Kensington will probably be more tightly bunkered before the 1937…

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Walker In State Tennis Team

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 24

W. B. Walker, of Newcastle, will replace D. Thompson in the New South Wales team to play Queensland at the White City on January 18 and 19…

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