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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1911

2,078 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 104

W.o.r.a. Races

Leader · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 2

The annual meeting of Western District Racing Association was concerned on the Orange Rececoarts today in delightful weather. Rals has…

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Cricket. South Africa-victoria Match Postponed. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 3

Owing to the heavy rain and the consequent unsatisfactory wicket the cricket match between the South Africans and the Victorians was postponed…

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Boxing. Fight at the Stadium. Smith Defeats Thompson. a 20-Round Battle. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 3

At the Stadium to-night, Dave Smith, the middle-weight champion of Australia, met "Cyclone" Thompson, one of the American contingent. The men…

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Boxing Contest

Leader · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

A boxing contest, under the Marquis of Queensberry rules, will take place at the Orange Skating Rink on March 1st next, between Chas. Mullins, of…

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Cricket

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

Following are the fixtures for Saturday next:--Wallerawang v. Hartley Vale, Wallerawang wicket; Brewery v. College, College wickst, Blue Mountains v. Mt…

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Boxing. Thompson and Papke Matched. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

"Cyclone" Thompson and Billy Papke have been matched to fight here on Saturday night…

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A Racing Blizzard. Vancouver, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 1

A blizzard is sweeping over the Middle West and Lake Regions, blocking traffic in all directions…

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Football

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

A meeting of the Buccaneer Football Club was held last night at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Mr. Lewis was in the chair, and there was a large attendance of…

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Cricket

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2
Also in National Advocate

The following will represent the Federal C.C. against St. Stanislaus' College on the Sports Ground to-morrow at 2.15 p.m.:—Graham, Schofield…

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Bathurst Cricket Fixtures

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

Among the fixtures for competition matches to-morrow made by the Bathurst District Cricket Association are:-- First grade: Bathurst v. Rockley, at Rockley…

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Boxing Papke—smith Fight Postponed. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

The fight between Dave Smith and Billy Papke, which was to have taken place on February 18th, has been postponed, Smith having broken a small…

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Bathurst Show Races Probably Only One Day

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

It is probable that the Bathurst Turf Club will only have one day's racing at show time, It will be remembered that, in deference to the wishes of the…

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Boxing. the Wolcast-brown Fight. New York

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 2

The sporting writers hold that Wolgast, the light-weight champion of the world, had a lucky escape from being knocked out in the fight with Brown…

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Rain Blocks Cricket. Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 2

Over an inch of rain had fallen up till 9. o’clock this morning. At noon nothing definite was decided as to whether play in the test match should…

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Bowls

Leader · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 2

A team of Orange Bowlers will tour the Newcastle District shortly. The programme of matches is not yet available. The following players will…

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Bowls Bathurst Defeats Dubbo

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon a match was played on the Dubbo rink between a Bathurst and Dubbo team. The rink was a trifle fast. Bathurst won by two…

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Wallerawang Races

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 2

The Wallerawang races were held on Saturday. The course was sloppy and heavy after the recent rains, but the day itself was bright and sunny. The number…

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International Football. London

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 2

Playing at Association football, England defeated Ireland by two goals to one. Under Rugby rules, Ireland defeated England by one try to nil…

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Cricket. Zigzag Brewery v. ACADEMY

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 2

The competition match between Zigzag Brewery and Academy C.Cs. was commenced on the latter's wicket on Saturday. Following are the scores:--…

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