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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1911

2,078 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 104

Boxing. Welter-weight Champion-ship. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 3

The fight between Johnny Summers and Harry Lewis, the American, for the welter-weight championship, took place last night. The men were matched at…

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Boxing Lewis Beats Summers. London, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2

Harry Lewis beat Johnny Summers, at the Olympia, in the 4th round. LONDON, Thursday. Lewis was 7½lbs, over-weight. His…

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Bowls. Orange Defeats Bathurst.in. Western, District, Shield Competition

Leader · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 4

On the Bathurst green yesterday. Orange bowlers defeated Bathurst, In the Western District Shield competition, after a very keenly contested…

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Cricket Notes

Leader · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

The second round of the competition concluded, and Mt. Pleasant A are still unbeaten and are leading their nearest opponents, March, (by six]…

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Orange Visitors to Bathurst Races

Leader · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 2

That Orange folk are a sports-loving people, and do not stop at travelling a distance to indulge their inclinations is proved by the fact that 112…

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Boxing. Papke and Smith. Gate-money Disagreement. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 2

The return match between Hilly Papke and Dave Smith will take place at the Stadium on February 18. Smith insists on having 60 per cent…

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Boxing

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 2

There was a poor attendance at the Stadium on Saturday bight to witness, a boxing contest between Arthur Kelly, light weight championship of the West and Soldiers…

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Bowls

Leader · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the final of the Orange Bawling Club’s handicap was played off between Lore and Lamrock, the former displaying his…

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Boxing. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 2

At the Stadium last night AruDouglas defeated Sid Sullivan end of 20 rounds on points. "Snow Baker was the referee…

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Sporting Notes. Golf

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 2

The usual monthly bogey competition was played on Saturday last the links being in sodden Condition after the rains. Result:-- E.Bracey. (15), 2 down; R. C…

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Cricket. Bathurst First Grade

The Bathurst Times · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 3

In the first grade cricket competition on Saturday the Federals met the Bathurst Club's team. They, made 234 in their first innings. Young made 105…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Monday. CRICKET

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 2

New-South Wales v. Victoria, the former batting: Bardsley, c and b Armstrong, 43; Kelloway, [?] Armstrong, 4; McCartney, b Kyle, 8; Emmery b Kyle, 10; Waddy,…

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Cricket Senior Competition. Federals v. BATHURST

National Advocate · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 1

Federals and Bathurst commended [?] match in the senior competition, on the Sports Ground, on Saturday last. Batting first, Federals put up the…

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lips for To-Day Boxing Douglas Defeats Sullivan. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 2

"Early Bird's" tips for to-day, are as follow:— Flying Handicap: Poi Dance, Malichester, Royal Merv or Adjacent. The fight between Sid Sullivan and Arthur Douglas, which took place at the Stadium last night, was a very tame contest. It went the full 20…

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Wallerawang Races

Leader · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 2

Record entries have been received for races to be held at Wallerawang on Saturday. They are as follow:— Opening Handicap.—Leyton, Gallos,…

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Latest Cables. the White Races and Japan. German Emperor's Hope. Federated Europe. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 31 January 1911 · page 3

Herr werner, a well-known Press correspondent, is responsible for the statement that the Kaiser hopes to bring about an agreement with all the powers…

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Boxing at Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 2

A boxing match took place the other night in Tweedie's Hall. The contestants were Bert Jones, of Portland, and Len. Davis. of Cooma. A good deal of…

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Lagoon Races

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 2

Apart from enjoying a splendid drive, Bathurstians are promised a splendid afternoon's sport at Lagoon races this afternoon. An excellent…

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Hartley Cricket Association

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 2

A committee meeting of the Hartley Cricket Association was held at Holt's hotel on Monday evening. Mr. Gosnell was in the chair, and there were present…

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Porter's Retreat. Races and Bazaar

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 3

The annual races and bazaar came off on Thursday last under very unfavorable weather conditions. Rain began to fall early in the morning, and continued at…

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