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Sport, 1942

7,306 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 250

Racing Men Attend A.J.C. Conference

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 16

RACE CLUB OFFICIALS calling today at the A.J.C. Office for a further race-ban conference. From left: Messrs. S. A. E. B. Gilder, Chairman of Moorefield; F. G. Underwood, Chairman of Canterbury; Claude J. Moore, Committee Member of Moorefield…

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Racing Men In War Jobs MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 8

Several jockeys and trainers are working part time in Maribyrnong munition factories and…

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Captain Wants To Scrap Grade Cricket

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 8

Mort Cohen, Paddington captain, wants to scrap the grade cricket competition. Other captains, however, do not support him…

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May Be 13--15 Ascot (V) Races

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Next Saturday at Ascot it seems inevitable that there will be at least 13 events. The Victorian…

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May Be 13--15 Ascot (V) Races

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Next Saturday at Ascot it seems inevitable that there will be at least 13 events. The Victorian…

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May Be 13--15 Ascot (V) Races

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Next Saturday at Ascot it seems inevitable that there will be at least 13 events. The Victorian…

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May Be 13--15 Ascot (V) Races

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Next Saturday at Ascot it seems inevitable that there will be at least 13 events. The Victorian…

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May Be 13--15 Ascot (V) Races

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Next Saturday at Ascot it seems inevitable that there will be at least 13 events. The Victorian…

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Tall Order By Cricket Twins MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 8

Giant cricketing twins Lisle and Vernon Nagel, are gelling into uniform--and selling the quartermaster's…

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Laten Tennis Brom Wich Out Seaside Titles Defeat by Gilchrist

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 5

J. Gilchrist, playing the finest tennis of his career, defeated J. E. Bromwich in straight sets in a semi-final of the seaside…

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Midweek Race Ban Non-operative State Govt. Still Delays Action Racing As Usual Until Gazettal

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 16

Although regulations imposing a ban on midweek sport have been announced by the Premier (Mr. McKell), they will not become effective until they are proclaimed in the Government Gazette and it is believed that no…

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Midweek Race Ban Non-operative State Govt. Still Delays Action Racing As Usual Until Gazettal

Daily Mirror · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 16

Although regulations imposing a ban on midweek sport have been announced by the Premier (Mr. McKell), they will not become effective until they are proclaimed in the Government Gazette and it is believed that no…

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Cricket All Matches Decided Success of One-day Play Bright Batting ami Effective Bowling Were General

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 5

One-day competition matches, conducted by the New South Wales Cricket Association on Saturday, were a success in every respect. Play was bright and entertaining with excellent batting…

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Bowls Club Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 10

Seventy-two players competed at Mosman for prizes presented by Mr. Lewis Armstrong. The first prizes were won by C. McCrae (leaders), A. G. Y. Shaw (seconds), F. J…

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No Practice, Wins Golf

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 8

W. Hayman, winner of the medal at Cromer Golf Club on Saturday, was having his first…

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May Transfer Rosehill Races

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 8

Rosehill Club's big entry for Saturday, January 17, with a possibility of 10 races, is likely to cause officials much worry. The abnormally dusty…

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Boxing Westbury Too Strong Referee Stops the Contest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 10

Alan Westbury (11-2), of Newcastle, was too strong: for Bobby Rivers (10-13) at the Rushcutter Bay Stadium last night. Referee…

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No Cessnock Dog Races Until Jan. 17

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 8

Greyhound racing will not be resumed at Cessnock until January 17. The first race will not be delayed in future for the convenience of…

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No Move To Alter Venue For Rosehill Races

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 16

Unless rain falls during the week, Rosehill Race Club may have to consider altering its plans for next Saturday week's meeting…

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Victoria Park Races on Permission for Trots, Too

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 8

Approval for Victoria Park races tomorrow, and Harold Park trotting meeting next Monday, was granted to-day by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley)…

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