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Sport, 1938

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Another to Bradman Scores 107 Against Queensland South Australia Loses 8 For 287 Runs Cricket at Brisbane Brisbane

The Sun · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 9

ALTHOUGH the wicket was perfect, South Australia did only fairly against the Queensland bowlers in the Sheffield Shield match to-day. Bradman held the side together, scoring 107 in…

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Budge Beaten by Cramm Great Tennis Match in Melbourne World Champion Down 12-10 In The Third Set Quist Defeats Mako Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 8

AFTER a magnificent match, G. Cramm (Germany) beat the world No. 1 Player, J. D. Budge (U.S.A.), 6-4, 8-10, 12-10, in the international tennis Test to-day. Budge fought back in grand style, after losing…

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Attacks on British Police. Strong Protests at Shanghai. Big Munitions Order for China. Japan's Attitude to White Races. SHANGHAI, January 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 17

The Shanghai Municipal Council has strongly protested to the Japanese authorities against attacks by Japanese soldiers on members of the Municipal Police Force. Closely following on the protest, the Japanese last night…

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Athletics. State Titles. Entries for All Events

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 22

All New South Wales members of the Empire Games team have entered for the New South Wales track and field championships, which will be held at Sydney Sports Ground on…

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Associate Golf

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 16

NEW Year resolutions are many, but not so varied amongst women golfers. The great ambition of the long[?]marker is to reduce her handicap. The…

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Bowls Pennant Pursuit Again

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 7

AFTER a holiday break of two weeks, bowlers resumed play in the pennant competitions. Easy wins were recorded in…

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Tennis. Cumberland Games

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 8

The County of Cumberland yesterday was continued at Pratten Park, Ashfield yesterday. Men's Singles Handicap.—Final: R…

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TENNIS McGRATH WINS

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 8

VIV McGRATH just got home against Dave Chrystal at Manly in the final of the seaside championship yesterday…

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NOTES at the RACES

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 4

ALL the world is in a tremble of nervous tension and unrest and dolorous tic, producing Hitler in Germany and bombs in China; and in Australia, the…

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Melbourne Cricket Melbourne

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 6

DISTRICT cricket to-day resulted:—Richmond 5-330 (Ledward 173, Stuckey 96) v. Collingwood; Fltzroy 252 (Gardiner 104) v. Essendon 0-2; Hawthorn-East Melbourne…

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Fined for Sweep on Sailing Races

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 10

ROBERT HARGREAVE GIFFORD, 40, carpenter, and William Ingram, 45, carpenter, were each fined £5. in default ten days in gaol, by Mr. F…

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Rot Pourri of Racing Entries for Autumn Plums Due Soon

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 2

NOW THAT THE SUMMER CARNIVAL AT RANDWICK IS ALMOST over—only the Anniversary meeting remains—thoughts of owners and trainers are turning to the rich events of the Autumn. The first event to command attention is the Oakleigh Plate to be run at…

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GOLF When Mashie's a Mid Iron and Driver a Hall Stand Adornment

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 7

EVER been taken at your face value? Most annoying I find it, but even more annoying it to meet up with the fella who cracks a mashie some 170 yards, and is quite proud of it; like my own there is something evidently wrong with the "face" of his mashie, and thereof I propose to make the text of this…

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BOXING. Carroll Tougher Than Ever for Leto Better Form Shorter Rounds Mean Everything American Keen

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 9

IF there is one fighter in Australia confident he can defeat Jack Carroll it is Jimmy Lcto. The little American is fairly jumping out of his…

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Hopman's Seedings Committee Must Face Big Problem In Title Tennis Matches MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 21

Several problems must be faced by the seeding committee of the Australian Lawn Tennis Association, according…

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Grade Cricket International McCabe Hops Into Club Bowlers On His Home Ground

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 24

McCabe made 165 in 121 minutes for North Sydney against Mosman yesterday. He hit 27 fours, and two sixes. The second wicket partnership put on 232, N. Falk making 86. Inspired by the batting of McCabe, Falk also hit a six…

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Spotlight on A.J.C. Lethargic Attitude of Controllers of Racing Only Open Inquiries Restore The Confidence Of The Public

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 1

CONTROL of racing in this State by the Australian Jockey Club is under the spotlight. The Australian Jockey Club Committee is on trial. The…

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Cricket. Don Draws Crowd at Brisbane Gate Soars, So Does South Aussie Score Tail-enders' Day Out Brisbane

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 6

QUEENSLAND bowlers did quite a good job to-day against South Australia. Even Don Bradman was subdued, and allowed Christ to bowl him a maiden. BRADMAN'S innings was the quietest he has played in…

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Tennis That Made the World Listen in Sensations in Melbourne Von Cramm Has Edge on Budge Marathon Third Set Thrills Wonder Crowd MELBOURNE

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 8

TWENTY-SIX games to 24! That was how much there was between the world's first and second tennis strings when they clashed at Kooyong to-day in the triangular tennis Tests…

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Face That Tells Grim Story Of Athletic Endeavor

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1938 · page 26

Puts everything he has into his training. -- This remarkable closeup of Sid Greenspan, South African light-heavy weight…

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