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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 11

The annual meeting was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, when Mr. E. G. Elworthy presided over a fair attendance…

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Tennis Club Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

A MEETING of the Dorrigo Tennis Club occurred at Mr. Kirton's residence on Monday evening last, when several persons were present…

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CRICKET. To-Day's Teams:-

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 11

Gratton v. Alumny Creek, on the Oval— Klaus, Childs, Potter, Hynes, Hotchkiss, Meally (2), Henry, O'Keeffe (2), Gardiner, School v. Fitzroy at Railway:—R…

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Athletics

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 11

Mr. H. Gollan has just returned to Australia from a trip to England, taken in connection with the Queensland athlete, Postle. He was father surprised to see the hold that sporting…

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Sporting. Boxing. Smith Beats O'donnell. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 3

At the Stadium last night, in the presence of fifteen thousand spectators, Les. O'Donnell met Dave Smith for the light heavyweight…

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Cricket. a Fine Performance. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 3

In a cricket match at Williamstown (Vic.) on Saturday, Williamstown made 93 and Fitzrov nothing. Davidson, for the former, made 26 and…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

Gunboat Smith defeated Bombardier Wells in New York by a knock out in the second round. Wells was having the better of the contest when a right swing dazed him, and Smith drove his…

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Bowls

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

The Grafton Bowling Club championship singles contest concluded on Saturday, Mr. W. J. Strauss defeating Mr. Joseph Spencer in the final by 31 to 21. In the pairs handicap match,…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

Team to meet Lismore on the Oval Good Friday and Easter Saturday:—Sam Ford, A[?] O. Gray, W. Want, Art, Gray, Harry Ford, Webber, C. Jones, J. Parker, M. Lentfer, C. Apps,…

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Swimming Carnival at Brisbane

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

SYDNEY, Monday.—At the Queensland Swimming Association carnival the principal results were:—440 Yards Championship: C. Graham 1, Springfield 2. Won by a yard. Time, 5.47½…

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Coraki Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

Opening Handicap, 6fur.—Narho, 7-6, 1: Foolish Boy, 7-3, 2; Noble Kathleen, 7-13, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.16 3-5. Novice Handicap, 6fur.—Merloom, 9-0, 1; Lis…

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Hawkesbury Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

Flying Handicap, 6f.—Lady Denman, 7-7 (Lightfoot), 1; Malt Mary, 9-10, 2; Wild West, 8-11, 3. Betting: 2's the winner. Won easily by half a length. Time, 1.14½…

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Brisbane Races—Saturday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

Trial Handicap.—Flaxonian 1, Patrea 2, Sweeney 3. Betting: 4's the winner. Won by a length. Time, 1.15¾. Open Handicap.—Ruby Gun 1, Lonka 2,…

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Coraki Pony Races—Saturday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

Opening Handicap.—St. Marlow had a walk over. Novice Handicap, 4fur.—Lady Wilberforce, 8-7 (Thompson), 1; Baronet, 7-7 (J. Murphy), 2;…

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C.R.J.C. Annual Races. a Suggestion by "Ex-Pirate."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

Mr. Editor.—In connection with their annual race meeting in July, the above committee are offering a golden calf valued at £1500, cut tip into slices—evidently the…

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Latest Sporting. (By Telegram from our Sydney Representative.) V.A.T.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 8

Caulfield Hurdles.—Goldfish 1, Domus 2, Mountain Heather 3. 4's the winner. Won easily by five lengths, with two lengths separating second and third. Time, 4.54½…

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Boxing. Middleweight Championship London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 3

At the National Sporting Club, London, Harry Lewis and Jack Harrison fought for the middleweight championship. The fight ended in the…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 8

A reply has been received from Sonter in connection with his proposed contest with Kelly Mansfield. Sonter states he will not go to Melbourne to fight Mansfield…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 8

LONDON, Wednesday.—In the International Association football match England beat Wales by 4 goals to 3…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 8

In a match at Melbourne on Saturday, between Williamstown and Fitzroy, the former made 93, while Fitzroy were dismissed without scoring. Davidson taking all the wickets…

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