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Sport, 1939

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The Glove Parade An Editorial Review of World Boxing by Jim Donald

Referee · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 13

TOM S. ANDREWS, veteran U.S.A. sports editor, writes from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "My Dear Jim, Phil Zwick was just here…

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Junior Tennis. Two Unbeaten Teams. Linton and Wilson Cups. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 15

South Australia, the defender, and New South Wales maintained their undefeated record when the junior interstate tennis matches for the Linton and the Wilson cups were…

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Prizes For English Two-Year-Olds Early Racing Sapping Stamina Say Critics

Referee · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

ENGLISH breeders and racing men have been considerably exercised in their minds by the success of horses from France, and particularly in the races over a distance…

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Bradman Fails To Get Melb. Cricket Club Post MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 1

Don Bradman's application for the secretaryship of the Melbourne Cricket Club was rejected yesterday. The position, which carries a salary of £1000 a year, went to…

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Tennis Fairfield and District Hard Court Association. Draw for Saturday, Jan 21

The Biz · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 8

Reserve Grade—Cranbrook 1 [?] Los[?] a bye; Wyanga v Cranbrook 2. Play-offs, Association Courts. — Court No. 1. Loscoe v Myrene: No. 2…

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Tennis Fairfield and District Hard Court Association. Last Week's Results. Summer Competition

The Biz · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 4

B2 GRADE—First Division. Bonville v Wannon.—Won by Bonville on a forfelt. Ivydene v Fernleigh.—Won by Ivydene…

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Batting Owners And Trainers Their Position In Racing Are They A Real Asset?

Referee · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 9

WHETHER THE "BATTLING" OWNER OR TRAINER IS AN ASSET IN RACING IS A SUBJECT OFTEN DISCUSSED. Naturally there is a difference of opinion…

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Spent 4035 Guineas on Yearlings This Racing Game W. J. Smith's Big Purchase

The Sun · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 47

Judging by the extensive manner in which Mr. W. J. Smith bought yearlings at the New Zealand sales…

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New Weapons for Chinas Army — Dutch Plane Breaks Runway at Darwin — Sheffield Shield Cricket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 14

General Chiang Kai-shek, after a strennous day of military conferences and interviews, relaxes at the chessboard with his wife, whose work for her…

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SPORT N.S.W. Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Organising Secretary: Theo. Keneally, 15 Wellington-street, Bondi. FW 6066

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 28

January 23—Entries close for grade championships. Jan. 25.—Annual General Meeting. Feb. 4.—Dance at Ashfield…

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Davis Cup Candidates on Trial Eyes on Australian Tennis Titles Quist Out To Show Footfault Trouble Eliminated Task for Selectors

The Sun · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 48

MELBOURNE, Thursday. Davis Cup candidates will have their last opportunity to impress the selectors in the Australian tennis championships which commence to-morrow at Kooyong…

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Qld. Athletics Championships

Referee · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 21

FIRST day of the Queensland athletic championships produced nothing to enthuse over apart from Burfein's even-time "hundred" and…

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Athletics. British Empire Games Champions at Hurstville Oval

The Propeller · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 6

St. George residents will have the privilege of seeing in action some of the finest athletes in the British Empire when the St George Amateur Athletic Club conduct…

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Blackheath Swimming

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 20

Entries for the Blackheath swimming carnival on Anniversary Day, January, 30, will close with the association secretary next Monday…

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Golf Notes

The St George Call · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 6

During last week I received an Inquiry from C. W., of Hurstville, for an explanation as to the best method of keeping the right hand in check. This, of…

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State Swimming Team Chosen

Daily News · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 12

Swimming team selected to represent New South Wales in the Australian championships was announced last night…

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Swimming at Sans Souci

The St George Call · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council it was disclosed that 855 school children In the St. George District use the Kogarah Municipal Baths at Sans Souci…

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St. George League Swimming Club

The St George Call · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 6

Last Sunday the second club championship was decided. The distance was 110 yards and only about eight of the boys faced the starter…

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State Attitude Towards Swimming Muddle

Daily News · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 11

NEW SOUTH WALES Swimming Association's attitude towards the Australian championship muddle was defined at last night's council meeting. It was decided to support…

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Country Title Tennis

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 20

NEWCASTLE DOUBLES PLAYERS at White City yesterday in the country tennis championships.--J. O'Donnell (left) and F. Sherriff. REG. PISTOLA (Harden), who was beaten by M. Inglis in the men's…

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