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Sport, 1949

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S.C.G. Wicket Was Doctored Camera Highlights of Big Shield Cricket Struggle Reason Behind Woeful Batting

Truth · Sunday 30 January 1949 · page 20

The amazing disclosure was made yesterday that the wicket on the Sydney Cricket Ground was "doctored" by the curator to provide a more sporting type of cricket for the public. This was the explanation for…

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Seven records broken at country athletics

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 30 January 1949 · page 23

Despite a poor track and a strong westerly wind, seven records were broken and two equalled in the country athletic championships at Henson Park yesterday…

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Athletics Amateur, Pro. Races As Tests

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The most unique side-wagering ever undertaken in Victorian athletics is featuring…

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Athletics Amateur, Pro. Races As Tests

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The most unique side-wagering ever undertaken in Victorian athletics is featuring…

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Athletics Amateur, Pro. Races As Tests

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The most unique side-wagering ever undertaken in Victorian athletics is featuring…

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Onkaparinga Races

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 13

MORE than £8000 in prize money will be distributed by South Australian Onkaparinga Racing Club at its…

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Onkaparinga Races

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 13

MORE than £8000 in prize money will be distributed by South Australian Onkaparinga Racing Club at its…

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Onkaparinga Races

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 13

MORE than £8000 in prize money will be distributed by South Australian Onka-paringa Racing Club at its…

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Badge Tennis Entries

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 14

ENTRIES for the men's women's grade tennis se[?] will close with the association secretary, Mr. Vic Kelly,…

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Badge Tennis Entries

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 14

ENTRIES for the men's and women's grade tennis series will close with the association secretary. Mr. Vic Kelly. on…

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Badge Tennis Entries

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 12

ENTRIES for the men's and women's grade tennis series will, close with the association Secretary, Mr. Vic Kelly, on…

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Badge Tennis Entries

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 14

ENTRIES for the men's at women's grade tennis series will close with the associate secretary, Mr. Vic Kelly,…

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550 Craft to Race Today Harbor Regatta Record

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 7

A record number of all types of sailing craft will compete in the 113th…

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Fast Game in Tennis

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 12

ADELAIDE, Monday.--In the final of the men's singles championship of Australia between John Bromwich…

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Twin Brothers In Golf Win

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 12

Twin brothers Police Inspector Bruce Grigor and Wallace Grigor, R.A.N., won the four-ball event at Ryde-Parramatta…

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Vic. Girl Wins Adelaide Tennis

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 14

ADELAIDE, Saturday.--Judy Warnock, of Victoria, won a nexciting panic against Pam Southcombe, also of…

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Boxing Spots Broke Jaw of Partner in Spar

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 13

New Zealand middleweight boxer Barney Clark broke his sparring partner's jaw training yesterday for his contest…

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Boxing Spots Broke Jaw of Partner in Spar

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 11

New Zealand middleweight boxer Barney Clark broke his sparring partner's jaw training yesterday for his contest…

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Boxing Spots Broke Jaw of Partner in Spar

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 13

New Zealand middleweight boxer Barney Clark broke his sparring partner's jaw training yesterday for his contest…

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Melbourne Races Filly In Brilliant Third Win

Daily Mirror · Monday 31 January 1949 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Monday. — Happy Medium, a filly by the New Zealand sire Ruthless, won her third race out of five…

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