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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1911

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Cricket. Fifth Test Match. South Africa "Recovers." Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 3

The fifth test match between Australia and South Africa was continued on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday, in fine weather and on a…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 8

Mohegan (9-7) defeated Armstrong (9-6) in nine rounds, for the lightweight championship of Australia. The fight was stopped by the referee, Armstrong being…

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Bowls

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Lismore Bowling Club a discussion took place on the proposal to form an Associated Bowling Association of Australia, The opinion…

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Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 8

At Nice. Wilding, the New Zealander, won the Monaco Internatinal Championship, defeating Max Decugis, 5-7, 1-6, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1. Wilding, the virtual singles champion…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 8

In the International association football match Wales v. Scotland the teams scored two goals each. Ulmarra Football Club…

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V.R.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—There was an extraordinary rain storm in the city to-day. It was intended to proceed with the races at midday, and a fair number…

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Boxing

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 5

NcNaughton, the well-known San Francisco sporting writer, is arranging to accompany Lester, who contracted to meet Lang in Sydney at…

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Cricket

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 5

The following will represent Southgate against a representative team from Grafton in an all-day match at Alumny Creek to-morrow :--Mansfield,…

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Boxing Lester for Sydney Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 5

Jack Lester, who is to fight Bill Lang in Sydney, leaves Seattle tonight for 'Frisco, en route to Sydney. Mr. W. F. Corbett ("Amateur," of…

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Melbourne Flooded. V.R.C. Races Again Postponed. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 5

Further heavy rain fell in 'Melbourne last night and to-day, making a total of 6 inches since Monday. During the past 24 hours up to 9 o'clock this…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 11

On the second evening of the show at the Rink Hall, W. Sonter and M. Andrews (Sydney) will try conclusions, the best of 20 rounds for £50 aside, and a percentage…

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Tennis Meeting

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 4

A special general meeting of the Ulmarra Tennis Club was held on Wednesday night, the President, Mr. J. Retallick, presiding. It was decided on the motion of Rev. R. A…

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The Came of Cricket

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 2

Y. M. C. A. did not visit Nth Dorrigo last Saturday. The teams meet on the local ground to-day. New South Wales won the second…

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Swimming Championship. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 3

The final carnival in connection with the State swimming championship was brought off in the Municipal Baths, Sydney Domain, this afternoon…

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Mid-clarence News Ulmarra. Federal Football Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 3

A meeting was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night to re-form the local football club. There was an attendance of about twenty-five. Mr. G…

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Boxing the Man for Johnson. Papke Beats Smith. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 3

At the Stadium last night, in the presence of 10,000 spectators, Billy Papke (America) and Dave Smith (Australia) met for the. second time. The London correspondent of the "E. News" writes:--The prospect of finding a white heavy weight to contest the championship with Johnson…

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Bowls

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 6

The single and double tournaments between the members of the Grafton Club are being played and are exciting a good deal of attention…

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Rugby Union Policy

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—An extraordinary policy of the Metropolitan Rugby Union was unfolded by Mr. Wood, Presisident, who said the Union could offer…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 6

A meeting of the members of the Brushgrove Football Club will be held to-morrow evening. All seats to the number of 50,000 were…

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Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 March 1911 · page 6

At a meeting of the Green Committee it was decided to have the greens mowed, with a view to having same top-dressed if necessary; also to invite tenders for…

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