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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1911

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Boxing Howard Beats Costa. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 3

At the Stadium last night, Jack Howard defeated Joe Costa. A right to the jaw in the fifth round sent Costa to the boards for nine seconds,…

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Cricket. UPPER V. Lower River

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 3

Grafton Association team met the Lower Clarence Association team at Maclean on Saturday last, a most interesting game being the result…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 3

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday, Jack Howard knocked out J[?] Costa in the fifth round. Langford-McVey Fight…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Harwood Club was held on Thursday evening. Mr. D. McPhee (President) occupied the chair. Regret, was expressed at the inability of the…

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Parramatta Hundred and "Cricket Star[?]s."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 3

The prizes won at the Parramatta Hundred carnival were paid over on Wednesday. Mr. J. Spencer presided, and complimented the scullers on their fine bearing…

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Cricket

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 2

The following players will represent Calliope (in an all-day match to be played against Bluegum on Saturday next at Small Park,…

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Boxing Bob Bryant's Death

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 2

The inquest concerning the death of Bob Bryant, the pugilist, was opened at Newcastle on Monday. Bob Whitelaw, his opponent, and others connected with…

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Maclean Easter Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 8

A meeting of the Committee was held at Austen's Hotel on Monday, when the President, Mr. E. A. Powell, occupied the chair…

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G.R.C. Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 8

Officials—Starter, Mr. E. T. Blaxland umpire, Mr. H. Miller; time-keeper, Mr. E. G. Elworthy; judge, Mr. J. Carter; regatta committee. Messrs. W. Stevenson,…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 4

W. Sonter, writing from Inverell, states that everything is going well for hit, match with Billings to-morrow night. The public favour…

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Football

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the Coff's Harbour Football Club was held on Thursday night last, Mr. J. Dickie in the chair…

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SPORTING. Bowls

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 11

SYDNEY, Monday.—In the bowls tournament in Sydney yesterday N.S. Wales, 114, beat Tasmania, 73. Interest was very keen over the play in the fifth half hour…

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The Game of Cricket

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 4

MUCH interest is being taken in the match set down for Friday next, when the Benedicts will endeavor to retain the ashes against…

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Maclean Easter Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 2

The committee of the above are actively engaged working for the success of the regatta, being held next Monday. The Woolwich has been…

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Sporting Chatsworth Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the Chatsworth Rowing Club was held at Gill's Hotel on Thursday night, when final arrangements were made…

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Boxing Sonter Defeats Billings

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 2

The long-looked-for fight between Billy Sonter, of Grafton, undefeated champion heavy-weight of the North Coast, and Sam Billings, champion…

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Cricket. Grafton and District Cricket Association

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the Grafton and District Cricket Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday night. There were present :…

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Telegraphic Sporting Hawkesbury Races. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 3

The Hawkesbury Race Club held its Autumn Meeting at Clarendon, near Windsor, this afternoon in fine weather. The attendance was large…

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Sporting Chatsworth Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 3

The following ate the handicaps for the Chatsworth Regatta:-- Maiden Gladstone, 1 mile--C. Bolton (C.I.R.C.) scr., C. Lardner (Lismore)…

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Cricket

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 April 1911 · page 3

The following will represent the Alberts against the Alstonville team on the Oval on Friday afternoon:--L. and I. Everingham, J. Parker, L…

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