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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1916

1,843 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 93

Moorefield Races. Latest Scratchings Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 3

The following have been scratched for the events named in the Moorefield meeting, on Saturday next: Flying Handicap: Herbie and…

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Boxing Notes Championships Undisturbed. Spargo Too Impetuous. Chat on Coming Events

National Advocate · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 1

Herb McCoy, the hue fighter and ring general, retains his true as lightweight champion of Australia, His combat wild one challenger…

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Bookmakers' Clerks Object to Registration Tees. May Stop Racing on Saturday. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 3

The decision of the metropolitan racing clubs to insist on the registration fees levied by each body on the bookmakers' clerks, who claim that the…

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Death of Tennis Champion How Wilding Died. Would Get on Top of Germans Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 2

Passengers by the P. and O. R. M. S. Modina from London, which arrived to-day, include Lieut. R. Cussen. This young Australian has for the past…

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SPORTING. The Turf. Grenfell Races

Molong Argus · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 3

The Greenfell races were held on Tuesday, Results:— Maiden Handicap—Sypborite (A. Higgins) 1, Sonela 2, Warroo's Daugh…

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Boxing Notes from Sydney. Championsships Undisturbed. Spargo Too Impetuons. Chat on Coming Events

Leader · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

Herb McCoy, the fine fighter and ling general, retains his title as lightweight champion of Australia. His combat with the challenger, Tommy…

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Cricket. BORENORE v. Cave Creek. The above match was played at Cave Creek and won by Borenore by 50 runs, after a good game. Scores:—

Leader · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 8

Borenore: C. Schmich, c Gersbach, [?] Britt 9; V. Schmich, [?] Mallon 7; F. Bohringer, [?] Claney, b Mallon 5; W. Wright, b Gersbach 1; C. Miskell, b…

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Coursing. Oscar Asche's Dog Wins. London

National Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 5

Mr. Oscar Asche's Anzac, formerly Blackpan, won the Waterloo Cup…

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Swimming. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

The 600 yards junior swimming championship of Victoria was won it Foolscray on Saturday by A. H Summers, of Fitzroy, H. Orr, of Geelong,…

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Swimming Carnival. Lithgow Athletic Club 'S Patriotic Effort

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon the postponed swimming carnival, arranged by the Lithgow Athletic Club,was held at Lake Pillans, and was in every way a success. The function was held…

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Boxing. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Frank O'Connor, the Australian welterweight, who has beaten Herb McCoy, Hughie Mehegan and others, met Fred Delaney at the Sydney stadium…

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Bowls. ORANGE v. DUBBO

Leader · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Teams from the Orange and Dubbo met in a B match on Saturday afternoon. The previous evening a telegram was receivd from the Dubbo…

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North Shore Pony Races

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Nominations for the North Shore Pony Room on Saturday next close with Secretary Percy Barton to-morrow (Tuesday) night at 8 p.m…

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The Orange Annual Races

Leader · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 6

Mr. Walter Nancurrow, the secrelary of the Orange J.C., is out with his programme for the annual meeting to be held on March 3 and 4. In all…

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Boxing a Foul Wins for O'connor. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 4

At the Stadium last night, the contest between Frank O'Connor (10 stone) and Fred Delaney (10.7) had an unsatisfactory ending, the fight being…

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Hartley Cricket Competition. Pottery v. Workmen's Club

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Played on the Club wicket, Pottery took the field G. Conran and James opened up, and put on 45 before James was caught for 24 Allen was next, and both batsman gave the fields…

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The Turf Mudgee Races. Doch Wins a Double. Mudgee

The Bathurst Times · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 3

The Mudgee District Racing Club held its February meeting in fine weather yesterday. The attendance was good. Results:—…

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The Turf Moorefield Races. Delara Beats Herringbone. Amuse Wins Handicap. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 1

The Moorefield Racing Club held its February meeting in pleasant weather yesterday afternoon. The attendance was good…

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The Turf Mudgee Races Doch Wins Handicap. Griffiths Scores Three Win. Mudgee

National Advocate · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 5

There was a good attendance at the Mudgee Racing Club's February meeting yesterday. Results: GALAMBINE HANDICAP, 6 fur…

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Military Camp Boxing

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

Entries for the Military Camp boxing tourney (all weights) close on Saturday next, 12th inst. Full particulars may be had from. Mr F. Moxon,…

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