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Sport, 1942

7,306 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 250

"Yabba" Dead Famous Cricket Barracker

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 11

"Yabba," a famous cricket barracker at the Sydney Cricket Ground, died yesterday at the age of 64 years. From "the hill" at the Cricket…

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Tennis Co-operation Lacking Officials' Claim Open Tournaments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 11

Animated discussion occurred at last night's meeting of the N.S.W. Hardcourt Tennis Association over the "lack of…

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Glossary of Terms Used in the Game of Golf

The St George Call · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 4

Address the Ball: Taking position to strike the ball. Approach; Any shot made from a position near enough to reach the putting…

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Special Trams for Races But No Special Buses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 9

The Minister for Transport, Mr. O'Sullivan, said yesterday that special race trams would run to Randwick racecourse and…

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N.s.w. Association. N.s.w. Lawn Tennis Ground

The St George Call · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

Deeplte .the. absence of rain and water restrictions the grass courts at the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Ground Are in excellent condition for which we have…

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Greyhound Racing Fixtures to Stand No Increase N.C.A. Request Fails

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 10

The State Government, after considering representations from the National Coursing Association that more meetings should…

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Marathon Programme Ascot (Vic.) Has 13 RACES Scarlet Toi and Heart's Desire Have Recommendations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 10

The Victorian Trotting and Racing Association will have 13 races on the programme to-morrow. The first race is timed to start at 11.30 a.m., and the last at 5.30 p.m. As the total of 221 acceptors could not be…

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Athletics Cancelled

The Sun · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 8

N.S.W. Women's Amateur Athletic Association last night decided to cancel the Australian championships, which were to…

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Chesty Bond and His Bond's Athletic. Every Wednesday. Thursday and

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 7

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Cricket to Continue. St. George Association’s New Competition Starts Next Saturday. Thirty Teams to Compete. Three A and Two B Grades. Asquith and Bexley Juniors Drop Out

The St George Call · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

At a special meeting of delegates held in Rockdale School of Arts last Monday night, it was decided to organise a new competition for the teams and players affiliated with.the St. George Association. This competition will commence on Saturday next, 17th inst., and only five matches will be played, this…

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Royal Hobart Regatta Off

Daily Mirror · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 8

HOBART, Saturday. -- For the first time since its inception, more than 100 years ago, the Royal Hobart Regatta will not be held this year…

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Royal Hobart Regatta Off

Daily Mirror · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 8

HOBART, Saturday. -- For the first time since its inception, more than 100 years ago, the Royal Hobart Regatta will not be held this year…

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Swimming Daylight Saving Aid to Swimming Heats

Daily Mirror · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 7

Heats of the forthcoming swimming championships will take place at the Domain Baths next Thursday, starting at 6.30 p.m…

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Swimming Daylight Saving Aid to Swimming Heats

Daily Mirror · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 7

Heats of the forthcoming swimming championships will take place at the Domain Baths next Thursday, starting at 6.30 p.m…

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Boxing Alabama Kid and Richards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 18

Alabama Kid will arrive from Melbourne on Monday, to complete his training for his contest against Ron Richards at the Rushcutter Bay…

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Pioneer Racing Cyclist Dies

Daily Mirror · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 8

LONDON.-- Mr. William Hume, the first man to ride a pneumatic-tyred bicycle in a race, has died at Cultra, Co. Down, aged 79. He was…

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W. Subs. Tennis Series

Daily Mirror · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 7

WITH Manly and Eastern Suburbs tennis tournaments drawing to successful conclusion. Western Suburbs Hardcourt Association announces…

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Tennis Selector As Cricketer

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 5

Vern Mem[?]rey, a councillor of the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association, and State selector, has been scoring consistently with…

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W. Subs. Tennis Series

Daily Mirror · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 8

WITH Manly and Eastern Suburbs tennis tournaments drawing to successful conclusion. Western Suburbs Hardcourt Association announces…

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