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Sport, 1938

12,076 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

Golf Champion Married. Bride is Also Player

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 20

THE wedding of two well-known New South Wales golf players took place yesterday morning at All Saints' Church, Woollahra, when Miss Norma…

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Football Cup Replay. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 15

In a replayed match in the Football Association Cup competition Burney best sheineld Wednesday by 3 goals to 1…

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Empiad Boxing Dispute Was Mail Vote Illegal? BRISBANE

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 3

THE dispute regarding the selection of the Australian Empire Games boxing team was accentuated to-day, when Mr. R. Law. father of…

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Gambrill Cup Tennis Resumed After Holiday Break

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 11

The long arm of coincidence was seen in action in the Gambrill Cup, tennis competition when it resumed on Sunday after the holiday break…

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To Resume Racing Trainer Papworth's Team Horses Nominated

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 10

Following the tragic death of his son Maxio, Rosehill. trainer, A. G. Papworth, withdrew all his charges from their engagements and in his…

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Lawn Tennis Profits. Victorian Association's Share. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 15

The Victorian Lawn Tennis Association will benefit by more than £4200 from the Victorian appearances of the international players.J.D. Budge,G. Mako, G. Cramm,H. Henkel, and…

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CRICKET Competitions Resume St. Marys Defeat Emu

Nepean Times · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 8

Play was resumed in district matches on Saturday, after three weeks' spell, the series commenced on 18th ult. being concluded…

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Charges Under New Act Queensland Racing Prosecution BRISBANE

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 9

Five women and three men were remanded in the City Court to-day on a charge of conveying racing information to persons not on a…

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"Racing Is Too Costly in England" Says Stanley Wootton

Referee · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 13

"I HAVE come to the conclusion," says Stanley Wootton, recently appointed magistrate at Epsom, "that racing as a business in England is impossible. The costs are enormous, even when racing on moderate lines."…

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Legal Action. Boxing Executive. Blocking Other States' Wishes. Queensland Officials. "Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 15

Legal action was taken to-day by the executive of the Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Union of Australia, following the request by the South Australian Association that a second…

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Cricket. Schools' Week Matches. C. Ritchie's "Hat-trick."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 16

A hat-track by C. Ritchie of Sydney Grimmar School playing for F team against A team was the feature of the third round of the annual Schools Week cricket at North Brighton yesterday…

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Speedway Racing. Australian Mile Title Won by A. G. WILKINSON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 15

A.G. Wilkinson. the Australian motor-cycle speedway test team captain, added another important victory to his list when he won the Australian four-laps to the mile championship at the…

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Country Lawn Tennis Carnival. Undefeated Teams. Knock-out Rounds To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 16

The knock-out rounds in the country lawn tennis carnival will be played at Rushcutter Bay this afternoon. In the men's matches Newcastle is unbeaten…

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McCABE'S Bat Pings 165 In Two Hours Champagne Cricket

Referee · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 16

STANLEY McCABE, with perfect timing and rare speed in his strokes, loomed big in the public eye at North…

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Ireland's New Constitution Adopted — Liner Queen Mary in Dock — Wedding of Amateur Golf Champion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 14

The President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, Mr. de Valera, taking the salute as he left the Government offices for the official ceremony at which the Chief Justice of Ireland swore to uphold…

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Country Lawn Tennis Stars in Sydney 62 Men's and 40 Women's Teams Some Personalities

Referee · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 18

THE Country Week tennis tourney, at Rushcutter Bay courts on Monday, opened in glorious weather, with an army of players from every centre. Competition is as keen as in former years. Lots of juniors are showing…

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This Racing Game Rider for Winner of Carrington F. Hickey Again Hard Task in Challenge

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 47

BROWN BARONESS is to be ridden in the Challenge Stakes by F. Hickey. Hickey won the…

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Secrets of Cricket Success—No. 13 Opening Batsmen Contrasts Provide the Happy Medium

Referee · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 16

DR. PERCIE C. CHARLTON sends me cuttings of some delightful articles from the "Times." In one the writer refers to the young Yorkshire batsman, Hutton's successful opening stand in the Manchester Test against New…

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Marriage Yesterday Of Interest In Golf World a Quiet Ceremony Gown Of Mist Blue Chiffon Worn By Bride

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 9

THE marriage of Mr. Jim Ferrier. State amateur and close golf champion, and former Australian champion, to Miss Norma Jennings,…

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Budge Still Sick May Not Play in Tennis Test Bromwich Takes First Set From Mako ADELAIDE

The Sun · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 48

AFTER examination by a doctor to-day, Donald Budge said he did not feel at all well. He did not play in the tennis Test between America and Australia to-day, and was doubtful about playing…

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