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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Tennis BALL

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 2

Next Wednesday evening is the time set apart for the holding of the Dorrigo Tennis Club's. Grand Ball. This provides an opportunity for…

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Grafton Golf Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 11

The associaties' stroke competition played on Wednesday resulted: Miss Meldrum 67,(7). equal CO; Mrs. Makinson 69 (9), 60. The play-off was won by Mrs. Makinson. Miss Makinsan…

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The Roman Cathollo Races

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 3

THE races in aid of the Roman Catholic Church, held on the show-ground on Saturday last, were, as most outdoor events are in Dorrigo,…

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Local and General News. Tennis Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 2

A MEETING of the Dorrigo Tennis Club was held at Mr. Kirton's residence on Tuesday evening last; a fair attendance being present. The…

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Football. C.r. Rugby Union

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Clarence River Rugby Union was held at Dolph Smith's Family Hotel on Friday, night when four senior clubs…

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Miscellaneous Clarence River Coursing Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 3

Quite a crowd of sports attended at the Junction on Saturday night for the purpose of drawing for the 16 dogs required for the Club's…

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Coramba Football Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 3

Our Coramba correspondent wrote yesterday:--A large number of residents assembled at the Hampden Hotel on…

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Boxing. Summers Beats Turner. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 3

At the Stadium last night, Johnny Summers defeated Bob Turner after a great contest. The loser put up a brilliant ha[?]le, and for nice out of…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Ma[?] Wells, the pugilist, has practically decided that be will visit Australia, and is only awaiting Mr. "Snowy" Bakar's acceptance of his terms…

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Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

LONDON, Monday.—Larsen beat Doust in the semi-final 6-3, 6-2, 6-3. In the tennis final, Daveson beat Larsen 5-7, 7-2, 6-3, 6-2. Godert will not defend the title…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

A meeting of the Fishermen's Football Club was hold on Saturday at Maclean, and the following officers were elected for the current year:—Patron, Mr. G. M. Styles; president,…

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Clarence River Coursing Club

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

The draw for 16 dogs took place at the Junetion on Saturday evening, and resulted, as follows:—W. Lee's Ld, Warpaint meets Cyril Everinghani's f.d. Wild Rose; Ern Amos' f.b…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Alumny Creek, v. Westerns to-morrow, at Alumny Creek,: Ford (6), Gray (3), Paine, J. [?]arker. Grafton and School played a draw on the…

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Rosehill Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

SYDNEY, Monday.—For the Rosehill Handicap, to be run next Saturday, Sandbath has 9-0/ Flaxen and Willow Green 8-10, Woo[?] 8-3, Manakan 7-13, Rubecula 7-12, Positanus 7-10,…

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Brisbane Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Pace Welter Handicap, 7f.—Langham, 7-13, (Nerine), 1; Warchant, 10-3, 2; Philare, 8-11, 3. Won by a neck. Time, 1.28½. Flying Handicnp, 6f-Loch Raven, 8-4, 1;…

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Adelaide Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Magill Welter, 7f.—Lord Edward, 7-8 (Andrews), 1; Savanax, 8-0, 2; Dewfall, 7-7, 3, Won by three lengths. Time, 1.29¾. Torrens Hurdle, 2m.—Lochiel, 10-9…

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Casino Show Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Following are the weights for the race meeting under the auspices of Casino Jockey Club on Friday and Saturday next.:- Carmont Handicap, 6fur.—Gosine 9-8, Bigal…

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Rosebery Races:Saturday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Novice Handicap, 5¼f.—First Division: Paisley 7-9 (Watterson), 1; Chrissie S. 7.12, 2; Ida T., 7-11, 3, Betting.; 6 to 1 Paisley. Won by a head. Time, 1.7½. Second Division:…

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Wingham Show Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Opening Handicap.—Dirty Boy (Kenny), 1; Waddy Boy, 2; Applowood, 3. Two-year-old Stakes,—Flold Work (Whitbread), 1; Noble Friar, 2; Sir Glen, 3…

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Warwick Form Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Hurdle Race, about[?] 2m.—John Willie, 10-4 (Woodburn), 1; Briarberry, 9-0, 2; Light Brigade, 9-9, 3. Betting: 2 to 1 John Willie Won by 2½ lengths. Time, 3.5½…

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