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Sport, 1941

9,778 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Footballers Play Cricket

The Propeller · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 6

St. George Rugby Lcnguc footballers defeated Balmain League Club by 318 to 245 at Birchgrove Oval lust Sunday. The winners wore assisted by R. Lindwall,…

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Leichhardt Stadium. To-night's Boxing Contest

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 22

Jimmy Day will take Ron McLauchlin's place to-night opposed to Alan Westbury. McLauglin's injury to his hand will keep him out of the ring for…

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Alleged Assault On Racing Man

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 7

A girl and her mother broke into the Bondi home of William Thomas (Bulla) Franklin and beat him up, it was alleged…

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Pictures Of Flemington Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 13

After Turning for Home—Koakaribb Trial (1st Div.), abt. 1m. Finish—Koakaribb Trial (1st), abt. 1m. (1.40½).—TETIANUI 1, TREBLEWORTH 2, PALENCIA 3 After Turning for Home—Koakaribb Trial (2nd Div.), abt. 1m. Fin.—Koakaribb Tr. (2nd), abt. 1m. (1.40½)—STAR BOARDER 1, COLONEL 2, SWETTENHAM 3…

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Pictures Of Flemington Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 12

Over Last Jump—Hawthorn Hurdle, abt. 2m. Finish—Hawthorn Hurdle, abt. 2m. (3.41½).—COYLTON 1, METABUS 2, WINTERSET 3. About 1½ Furs, from Home—Holiday Stakes, 5½f. Finish—Holiday Stakes, 5½f. (1.7¾).—SILVER LIGHT 1, INTREPID 2, LEICESTER SQUARE 3…

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Pails Enters in Killara Tennis

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 21

Dinny Palls will play in the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in the Killara tennis championships. He will pair with Albert Felan in…

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Night Tennis Last Week's Results

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 8

Last week's play in the night tennis companions on the School of Arts court produced no surprises. In the men's division Penrith won every set…

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Lawn Tennis. Inter-district Competition

The Propeller · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 6

Illawarra Suburbs Association players will meet Eastern Suburbs in the next final round for the Angus and Coote Cup, on Saturday, February 1, on the…

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Tennis Players' Stall for Carnival

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

Tennis players are very busy these days, working for their shall for the big patriotic carnival to be held in February. Mrs. E. Styles is organising a tenth…

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Big Prizes for Dog Races

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 39

Greyhound racing seem to be entering a boom period with additional races carrying extra prizemeney…

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T.t. Races at Blackheath

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 20

The Blue Mountains T.T. motor cycle race which will be held at Blackheath on Monday has attracted 17 entrants. Among them are E. Wanning, Bat…

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Cricket Play Curtailed by Rain

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 6

A score of 94 not out by Syd. Howell in an innings that was closed with four wickets down for 175 was a material help to Penrith Methodist against St…

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Soccer Football. The St. George Club

The Propeller · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 6

The management committee of the St. George District Soccer Club held a meeting on Tuesday evening, when it was reported that there will be only eleven teams…

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Racing Boom Likely. Increased Crowds. Clubs Prepare

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 12

Racine officials, who have been watching the growing attendances at Sydney race meetings in recent weeks, are optimistic as to…

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Tennis Topics Southern Districts Association Spring Competition

Liverpool News · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 3

This competition, which was expected would be completed on Saturday last, has now taken an interesting turn, for in the first division the favourites,…

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BOWLS. No. 1 Pennant. Hurstville 120 v South Hurstville 54

The Propeller · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 6

At Hurstville: Smithson, Elley, Culey, Morris (Hvle.), 30, v Lyddieth, Bradshaw, Proudfoot, Carpenter. (Sth. Hvle.), 18; Cameron, McMahon, Robinson Hinwood,…

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Draw for Dog Races Moss Vale--saturday

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 39

Bong Bong Stake 515 Yards.--Fourth Divisions Wynwell Tiny Ryan Because view Benda Breeze Avondale Bov. Dark Flash Alphabeta, Hvees…

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This Racing Game D. Munro's Case May Be Delayed

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 40

Indications are that finality will not be reached in the D. Munro-Cryon case at the A.J.C. committee meeting…

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Central Cumberland Cycle Club Races at Merrylands Sports OVAl

The Broadcaster · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2
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The above club held the second of a series of bicycle races at the Merrylands Sports Oval last Saturday. 18th This was the forerunner of promment…

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