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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1913

1,303 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 28 of 66

Newcastle Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 May 1913 · page 8

Shorts Handicap—Rue Victoria. J.C. Handicap.—Dalmeny Queen, 7-7 (Reynolds). 1; Midge B. 7-11, 2; Olive Green, 7-7, 3…

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S.G.R.C. REGATTA. (To the Editor of the "Argus.")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 6

Sir,--Reading your report of the S.G.R. Club Regatta in Monday's "Argus," I noticed your very unfair remarks in reference to the loan of…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 11

Kelly Mansfield (N.S.W.), and Court Oakes (Tasmania) boxed for the heavyweight championship of Tasmania. Oakes had the better of the contest up to the 14th round, but…

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Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 11

Grafton Tennis Club v. Hillside on the Grafton courts to-day:—Messrs. Harden, R. Law, J. S. Law, Mrs. Hill, Miss Barnes. At Boston Doust, and Rice defeated Niles and…

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Sporting Notes. Golf

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 11

In the British amateur gold championship, Hon. Michael Scott heat Lord Charles Hope. A feature of the S. Andrew's golf contest. wa Blackwell's and Abe Mitchell's long drives…

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Tucker's Knob Football Club

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 2

A well attended meeting was held at the Bonville sawmill on Tuesday evening for the purpose of forming a Football. It…

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R.R. Amateur Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 11

Those races look place at Casino on Wednesday and Thursday, amongst those present being Dr. Deithelm, Messrs. E. G. Khvorthy and G. W. Sabine, in Grafton. One of the events was…

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Local and General News. Cricket Club Social

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 2

THE Dorrigo Cricket Club are holding their social on Tuesday evening next in the local School of Arts. During the evening the trophies…

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Tennis America V. Australia

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 June 1913 · page 3

Doust and Rice (Australasia's representatives in Davis Cup matches) defeated Niles and Davey at Boston Scores are mutilated, but are…

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Boxing. Speaceley Beals Read, Dydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 June 1913 · page 3

At the Stadium last night, All Spenceley (Eng.) outpointed Jack Read (Vic.) in 20 rounds. Spenceley, who showed the most science,…

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Grafton Tennis Club. Annual Social

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 June 1913 · page 2

A much greater success than could have been anticipated, considering the unfavorable weather, was registered the Grafton Tennis Club's social,…

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Cricket. Australians in AMERlCA

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 June 1913 · page 3

The Australian cricketers have arrived at Victoria (R.C.) in the Niagara and the Mayor and City Council welcomed them and also the…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 7

Harry Trandall gained the decision over Ned Kelly in an eight round bout at St. Louis, but the decision was unpopular. Hock Keys, of Sydney, and Hogarty, of…

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Golf

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 7

In the final of the British amateur gold championship at the famous St. Andrews course on Friday H. H. Hilton beat Robert Harris by six and five. Hilton was five up at the…

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Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 7

At New York Pell and Haggett, the latter an English professional defeated Doust and Rice in the men's doubles, 6-4, 6-1, 7-5. A. high wind greaty hampered the Australians…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 7

The Southgate and Ramornie teams met on the Oval on Saturday, the former winning by 3 to nil. It was practically a forward frame throughout. No scores…

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Telegraphic Sporting. Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 8

Spenceley [?]pointed Read at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday, although in the opinion of many the referce should have declared a draw…

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CRICKET. Australian Cricketers

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 7

In the opening match at Victoria (B.C.), the local team balled first and were all out for [?]7, Macartney's and Motley's bowling proving deadly throughout. The Australians in the…

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Glen Innes Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 7

Opening Handicap, 6f.—Gidyea, 7-13, [?] Cotomi[?], 8-2, 2; Vigaro, 9-9, 3. Betting: 2 to 1; v. Gidyen, 5 to 2 v. Vigaro. Won easily. Time, 1.24 4-5ths…

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Macleay River Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1913 · page 8

Opening Handicap, [?]f.—Warneton, 7-9, [?] Our Pal. 8-10, 2; Wop Wollah, 9-3. 3. Other starters:. Milfoil 4-5. Eva B. 8-10. Coolanbilla [?]. Betting: 3 to 1 the winner. Time,…

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