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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Cricket Items

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

VERY little cricket was indulged in on Saturday last. A start was made on the local Recreation Ground between Dorrigo and the…

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Cricket Fixtures

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

THE fixtures in the local Cricket Competition for to-day are:—Independents versus North Dorrigo, on the Dorrigo Recreation Ground;…

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South Grafton Pony Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 11

Handicaps for the race-meeting on wednesday next:- Opening Handicap, M.—Olivine 9-5, Zaravel 8-10, Grey Light 8-9, Eric 8-6, Blainer…

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Miscellaneous International Rugby. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 3

In the Rugby Union football match yesterday Scotland defeated Ireland by 29 to 14. A private cable was received in…

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Swimming. Australian Championships. Melbourne, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 3

The hundred yard championship of Australia was decided at the Fitzroy Baths this afternoon, and a surprise was in store, Longworth being…

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Boxing. Jerome Beats De Balzac. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 3

At the Stadium last night, in the presence of about twelve thousand spectators. Jerry Jerome knocked out Ercole De Balzac in the fifth round…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 7

SYDNEY, Monday.—Divers defeated Knockout Brown at the end of the tenth round of a scheduled 20 rounds bout. Wolgast fought himself to the point of…

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Wallsend Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 7

Novice Handicap; 6fur.—Sir Banneret, 8-0 (P. Maher). 1;. Mogonmit, 8-0, 2; Haut Blue, 8-2, 3. 6 to 4 Sir Bannerett. Won by half a neck. Time, 1.16…

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Ascot Races—Saturday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 7

Novise Handicap, 4f—First Division; Kingfield. 8-7.; Some Day, 8-8,; Brownic, 8-3,. 3 to 1 against Cherry Blossom, 4's Kingfield, 6's Some Day or Brownie…

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Warwick Farm Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 7

Plying Handicap, 6f.—Salarino, 7-2 (pinn) 1; Debutante, 8-5, 2; Torula, 8-0, 3. 2 to 1 Webimble, 8 to 1 Salarino. Won by a neck. Time, 1:15½…

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CRICKET. Grafton Association Fixtures

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 7

Next Saturduy."—Mellool v. 'Cities, on the Racecourse; Grafton v. Southampton on the Oval;. Fitzroys v. Alumny Creek, at Railway Hotel…

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V.A.T.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 7

St.. Clair. Trial, 6fur.—Heather Go, 7-10, 1; Coolamatong, 6-7; 2; Posadena, 7st., 3. 7 to 1 Posadena, 50 to 1 Heather Go. Won easily..Time, 1.14½…

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Boxing. Wells V. Mehegan. Australian Robbed Again. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 3

The return match between Matt Wells and Hughie Mehegan took place at the National Sporting Club last night for £1000 aside, and Wells…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 8

Tucabia defeated Calliope last Saturday by 53 runs. Tucabia 144—C. Eggins 20, A. Osborne 20, A. Martin 0, D. Martin 0, A. Davis 51, M. Want 1, J. Marsh S, C…

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Victoria Park Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 8

Flying Handicap, 5f.—Starfield, 8-1, 1; Matinee, 7-10, 2; Inverell, 8-7, 3. 4's the winner. Time, 64½s. 14.0 Handicap, 4f.—Themia, 8-12, 1; Sir…

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South Grafton Pony Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 8

The February meeting eventuated yesterday in fine, but dull weather. Results:- Opening Handicap, 14.2 a.u., £10; 4f.— Dr. Watson's Odd Spec, Launceston—Wild…

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C.R.J.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 8

Excellent nominations were received on Tuesday for the March race-meeting of the C.R.J.C., and as will be seen there will be a strong contingent of Richmond River…

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Pony Racing Club

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

At a meeting of committee held on Tuesday night, it was decided to abandon the race meeting fixed for March 19, owing to the high…

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Boxing. Coghill Beats Fitzsimmons. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 8

At the Stadium last night, ex-amateur heavyweight Gordon Cogbill met Sid Fitzsimmons, a nephew of Bob Fitzsimmons. The latter led…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 11

In Chambers, before the Prothonotary, Dr. Brissenden made an application for a commission to take evidence de bene esse in America in connection with the action…

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