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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1916

1,843 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 93

Boxing

Democrat · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 10

Red Watson is eager for a match with any of our crack middleweight. Perhaps he and K. O. Brown may come together. K. O. Brown watched Darcy'a work very…

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Cricket Query

Democrat · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 11

Well, what is cricket after all, That so delights the masses, Six bits of stick, a bat and ball, And two-and-twenty asses…

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Cricket. a Brave Cricketer

Democrat · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 11

During the Boor War, Commander Egerton, who made numerous scores for H.M.S. Terrible, had his legs blown off by a shell. His first remark was, "That ends my…

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The Turf Orange Races. Success of Favorites. Orange

National Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 3

The New Year's meeting of the Orange Jockey Club opened in fine weather to-day, and before a fair attendance. The racing throughout…

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Boxing SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 5

Jimmy Clabby (America) beat Mick King (Australia), at the Sydney stadium on Saturday night. The thirteenth round saw Clabby at his best;…

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Cricket

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 5

The Mo[?]on[?] tried [?] with Orange on New [?]ea[?] Day on [?]e Park, victory [?]g with the local elevon by a sub[?]…

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No Picnic Races

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 5

At a meeting of the Orange Picnic Racing club committee it was decided that, owing to the dearth of riders, consequent on the war, and to other…

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Boxing. Clabby Defeats King. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 5

At the Stadium last night the American middleweight, Jimmy Clabby (11.2 1/2) defeated the Australian, Mick King (11 5), in a contest which…

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Desperate Engagement Racing. Petrograd

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

A communique states: A desperate engagement is raging south of the Pripet region…

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Orange New Year Races

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 6

T[?]ere can be no doubt left in the [?] of those who were possimistic[?]ed during the previous week [?] that the O.J.C's New Year…

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Sporting Notes. Tennis. Lithgow v. PRESBYTERIANS

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

Four members of the Lithgow Tennis Club met four of the Presbyterian Club on the Lithgow. courts on Saturday. afternoon. A most enjoyable, though one-sided match,…

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Handicapper Resigns. Melbourne Racing Dispute. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 1

The dispute between the Mentone Racing Club and the bookmakers was settled by Mr. Maitland, the handicapper, resigning his position…

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Cricket. Portland Too Good for Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

A team from Portland made the trip to Lithgow on Now Year's Day to try conclusions with a Lithgow team. After an enjoyable game, the visitors wore successful by…

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Boxing. Clabby Defeats King. Contest Does the Full Term. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

A fine exhibition was provided before a good house at the stadium last night by the international middleweights, Jimmy Clabby…

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Spring Plat Races. Good Sport. Dead Heat in Gunnagawah Handicap

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

The Spring Flat Race Club held its annual meeting on Saturday last, January 1. The attendance was fair, and though the fields were…

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Sporting. The Turf. Tattebsall's Races. Sydney, Saturday. Thirty five thousand people witnessed the above races at Randwick on Saturday. Following are the results

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 5

Novice Handicap: Entertained 1, Lady Clarit, 2, Duckie 3. Winner 12 to 1. Flying Welter: The Mogul 1, Lord…

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The Turf Tattersall's Races. the Fortune Hunter's Cup. Merrimee Wins New Year's Gift. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 1

The annual race meeting of Tattersall's Club was concluded at Randwick yesterday afternoon in fine weather. The track was in excellent…

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Bowls

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 2

The following members of the Bathurst Howling Club have been chosen as the "B" team in the Western District Association Shield…

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Boxing Gloves Wanted

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

"A Recruit" writes from the local camp:-- " The men in camp are grateful to the Lithgow people for the many kindnesses which they have received. But there is one thing…

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Local and General Motor Racing

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

The Canberra Motor Cycle Club of Sydney proposes to hold its annual 100 mile road race on January 26, and in a communication received at…

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