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Sport, 2008

186 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 10

Slick Blues fall short FOOTBALL

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 16 May 2008 · page 22

A HIGH-QUALITY display of football lacked only a winning goal, as Hakoah FC drew 0-0 with Lilli Pilli in the State League clash at Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday…

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Klinger, Moss tasked to tour Israel CRICKET

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 16 May 2008 · page 24

FORMER Victorian teammates Michael Klinger and Jonathan Moss are among a host of Jewish cricketers from around the world invited to…

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Peace through football in the Middle East A former footy champ watches as the Peres Centre AFL football team prepares for its trip to Australia later this year. VIEWPOINT

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 16 May 2008 · page 15

I HEARD about the Peres Peace Centre some years ago. The former Israeli prime minister and current president, Shimon…

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European glory awaits Avram Grant As the world counts down to club football's showpiece match, the final of the Champions League, Avram Grant stands on the cusp of one of the greatest achievements by a Jew in sport when his Blues take on Manchester United in the decider next Thursday. The AJN’s David Weimer looks at the Jewish players on both sides as the European giants prepare to make history

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 16 May 2008 · page 23

AVRAM Grant may have been pipped at the post by Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United in the English Premiership last weekend, but the…

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Wizo Ayelet Golf Day

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 23 May 2008 · page 3

Tuesday 3 June 11:00am Kogarah Golf Club, 19 Marsh St, Amcliffe. $120 per player. RSVP Rae Stem 9362-1322…

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Dashing Dan propels Maccabi into top four RUGBY

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 23 May 2008 · page 23

MACCABI overcame its toughest competition of the season on the weekend, knocking over KiUara-West Pymble 36-27, in a win characterised…

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support golf day Tuesday, June 3, 12PM

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 23 May 2008 · page 4

WIZO Ayelet will host a golf day at Kogarah Golf Club, 19 Marsh Street, Amcliffe. Cost: $120 per player. Enquiries: Rae Stem (02) 9362 1322 or sgang@bigpond.com…

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Goals galore for Maccabi sides FOOTBALL

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 23 May 2008 · page 23

MACCABI’S senior soccer sides enjoyed a goal feast across the eastern suburbs last weekend. Hakoah’s State League team scored a convincing 5-2…

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Sport Resnekov crowned best in the world Thai Boxing

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 23 May 2008 · page 24

AUSSIE Thai boxer Dylan Resnekov fought off all-comers to be crowned World Thai Boxing Champion in Cyprus last week…

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Bleiberg talks up Gold Coast’s A-League credentials FOOTBALL

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 23 May 2008 · page 22

FORMER Queensland Roar manager Miron Bleiberg has declared there will be an A-League franchise on the Gold Coast ready to compete…

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Maccabi extends streak RUGBY

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 30 May 2008 · page 23

MACCABI travelled to the Northern Beaches last weekend and defeated a strong and skilful Terrey Hills outfit 22-13 in the toughest examination of Maccabi’s…

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Matching it with the best SWIMMING

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 30 May 2008 · page 22

SWIMMER Jorian Catzel has placed inside the top 10 in two events at the 12th FINA World Masters Championships in Perth last week…

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Dumped Grant down, not out FOOTBALL

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 30 May 2008 · page 23

WITH a dizzying ruthlessness, even by the standards of modern professional soccer, Israeli coach Avram Grant was sacked on Saturday by…

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Aussie in the frame for all-star cricket team to tour Israel CRICKET

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 30 May 2008 · page 24

FORMER first-class cricketer Steve Herzberg will play in an invitational XI against India A in July as part of Israel’s 60th anniversary celebrations…

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Brave Obziler gives Williams a scare TENNIS

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 30 May 2008 · page 22

TZIPORA Obziler gave Venus Williams a run for her money on Monday, but still came up short against the former world number one…

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Par excellence in Queensland Combine a round of golf with a holiday at some of Queensland's luxury golf resorts. Danny Gocs reports

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 30 May 2008 · page 12

MANY of Queensland's golf courses are ranked among the best in Australia, but it is their location - often at a luxury…

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Rugby club doles out old-fashioned drubbing RUGBY

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 6 June 2008 · page 22

MACCABI returned to Lyne Park in triumphant fashion on the weekend, annihilating Bankstown 72-0. The Blues entertained a large…

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Young guns fire TENNIS

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 6 June 2008 · page 24

TWO of the eastern suburbs' brightest young tennis prospects played major roles in the Combined Independent School's (CIS) victory in the NSW primary…

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Hakoah juniors come of age FOOTBALL

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 6 June 2008 · page 22

THE Hakoah Youth Development League squads enjoyed a stellar day against Springwood on the weekend, leaving ES Marks without…

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Aussie hoodoo haunts Peer in Paris TENNIS

The Australian Jewish News · Friday 6 June 2008 · page 23

SHAHAR Peer has been sent packing from the French Open by an Australian for a second time in 2008, after losing her doubles quarterfinal to the…

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