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Sport, 1938

12,076 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 250

Football Opponents Meet at Empire Village

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 22

AUB HODGSON, Australian Rugby Union representative, yesterday renewed his acquaintance with L. A. Fouche, South African shot-putter, against whom he played while on tour with the Wallabies in 1933. Here he is studying Fouche's shot-putting style at the Showground yesterday. But it doesn't mean a thing to him…

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Football in Britain. London, Jan. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 15

Scottish League—First divisoon. Heart of Midlothian v Falkirk, 1-0; Arbroath v Partick Thistle, 1-1. Northern Union: Batley v Leeds, 3-0…

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Racing in Sydney Attacked Stewards by Owner

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 2

ONLY five trainers, two jockeys, and about 10 horses from Melbourne visited Sydney for the last A.J.C. Spring…

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SWIMMING. Manly Club Championships Ryan Fails in Attempt on Record

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 15

N. P. Ryan was unsuccessful in his attack on the 330 yards Australian record at the Manly Swimming Club's carnival last night. He won a special invitation scratch race and…

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Cricket. Remarkable Bowling. Melbourne University's Win

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 15

Mainly, as a result of remarkable bowling by Zachariah, who took nine wickets for 46. Melbourne University beat Sydney University by nine wickets in the match concluded at the University…

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European Racing. Plans for 1938. New Formula Adopted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 6

Because of the intense rivalry that has developed in the last four years between the road racing teams of Germany and Italy, motor racing in…

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A.L.P. Tennis The Fixtures For

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 11

THE summer competition, which is being conducted by the A.L.P. Tennis Association, was suspended over the Christmas and New Year…

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Anniversary Plans. Speed Boat Races. Championship Events

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 10

An attractive programme of powerboat races will be held during the 150th anniversary celebrations. The races will be conducted by the Australasian…

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Football Star for North Northern Suburbs Lose Ide

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 14

Northern Suburbs Rugby Onion has lost W P Ide, the splendid five eighth, who has been transferred to Brisbane…

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In Favor of Open Tourneys Tennis Selector Supports Cramm

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 22

"I HAVE always favored open tennis tournaments similar to open golf tournaments, with amateurs and professionals on…

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Cricket Tour. Candidates Reviewed. Great Batting Strength. Ii

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 15

The batting strength of Australia has increased during the season, and the problems facing the selectors are not being made any easier as time…

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Urges Ban on Tennis Exhibitions to Stop "Shamateurism" Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 14

TO end what he described as sham amateurism" in Australian tennis, Mr. Harley Malcolm to-day advocated prohibition of the playing of exhibition matches in the country by boys employed by sports…

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Tennis Spoilt by Rain Cramm Defeats Bromwich Again Mako Scores Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 4

ON a damp court and in drizzling rain, G. Von Cramm (Germany) had his second win over J. Bromwich (Australia) in the second match…

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Ferrier's Notebook. Golf Jottings at Home and Abroad. (State Amateur and Close Champion.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 15

There is every chance that a special championship ball will be made for use in all major events, the idea being to limit the lenght obtained by the present-day…

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This Racing Game An Early Visitor To Melbourne Jamieson's Plans Big Carnival In Autumn

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 13

J. T. JAMIESON, prominent Sydney trainer, will be an early visitor to Melbourne for the autumn…

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W. T. Tilden. Greatest Tennis Player. Perry and Vines Agree. Los Angeles, Jan. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 15

W. T. Tilden is considered by F. J. Perry and H. E. Vines to be the greatest lawn tennis player they have seen or played against. The two former Wimbledon and American…

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Cricket Stars Back to Club Games Rivals, Glebe And Balmain Should Win Matches In New Round

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 13

WITH interstate players available, the grade cricket round, which starts to-morrow, should be full of interest. Glebe and Balmain, rivals for the leading…

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Motor Cycling News Thrills in Road Races Kitchen Wins Senior And All Powers Jemison's Lightweight: Bain Scores in Junior

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 16

THRILLING the spectators with his daring cornering and clever riding, Bill Kitchen, the visiting English speedway rider, won the N.S.W. Senior T.T., and All Powers Handicap at the Hartley Road Race…

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Athletics. State Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 15

As the president of the Amateur Athletic Association (Mr. J. M. Dunningham, M.L.A.) will be unable to attend the official opening of the State track and field championships at the Sports Ground…

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Athletics Record Holder To Marry

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 23

J. J. Lucas, Australian and State 1000 and 1500 metres running record-holder. Will marry Miss Poppy Field, of Randwick on Saturday. at St. Stenheh's…

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