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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Harwood Water Brigade Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 8

"Entries received and handicaps allotted in addition to those published in our issue of Tuesday.last:- Maiden Butcher Boat Race.—J. McAuley,…

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Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 8

In the tennis matches one of the great rubbers started in which the acknowledged champion of the world (Brookes) met the best player in England (Dixon), and…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 8

Mid-Clarence teams to meet Grafton District on 27th January:- 1st Eleven, at Ulmarra.—Rev. Harris (Calliope), E. Napper, C. Osborne, W. Lee,…

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Lawrence Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 8

In connection with the annual race meeting of Lawrence Jockey Club, to the held on Monday next, the following additional nominations have been made:-…

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Grafton Pony Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 8

OFFICIALS.—Judge, Mr. H. Miller; Timekeeper, Mr. C. G. Hunt; Starter and Measurer, Mr. J. McNamara; Clerk of Scales, 'Mr. A. C. Walker; Clerk of…

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A.J.C. Anniveraary Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 8

So far very little actual business has been done, over the Challenge Stakes, and Anniversary Plandicap. The principal selections for the first event are Ruby…

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Boxing. Truffier Beats Sullivan. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 5

At the Stadium last night Sid Sullivan threw in the towel after fifteen gruelling rounds with Leon Truffier. Sullivan started a 10 to 1…

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Social Notes. Grafton Pony Club Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 5

Though the weather was not altogether perfect on Wednesday afternoon, a fair number of ladies, along with the usual proportion of…

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Grafton-southampton Cricket Match. (To the Editor of the "Argus.")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 6

Sir,--I wish to make a few remarks re a Cricket match--Southampton v. Grafton--which eventuated on the former's wicket on Saturday last,…

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Cricket Fixtures

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 11

Grafton District v. Combined Country, on, the Oval Monday— Gratton Districts v Mid-Clurence, at Ulmarra; Grafton District 2nd…

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Sporting Notes. (By Telegram from our Sydney Representative) A. J.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 11

Final acceptors are:- CHALLENGE STAKES.—Malt Mary 9st, Hot Air 8-7, Ruby Hampton 8-6, Pontano 8-5, Golden Hop 8st, Barley Water 7-12,…

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Boxing. Picato Beats Keys. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1913 · page 3

At the Stadium last night, Frank Ficato (America) defeated Hock Keys in the twelfth round. The latter skied the towel. He appeared to lack…

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Iluka Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 8

On Saturday a most enjoyable and seccessful regatta was held inside the training wall, opposite the old township of Iluka. The Government dredge and several…

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Yesterday's'Racing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 8

Hurdle Race, about 2 miles.—King Lucre 10-7 (Clifton), 1; Stymony; 9st. (Marland), 2; Ask Me, lOst. (Bourke), 3. Six started. Betting: 5 to 4 King Lucre, 3's…

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Promoting Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 8

The New South Wales Cricket Association recently conferred with the country delegates to consider a scheme to place country cricket on a better footing. The…

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Lawrence Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 8

The annual race meeting of the Lawrence Jockey Club took place yesterday under favourabe auspices as regards weather. The racing was interesting, although fields for…

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Lismore Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 8

Opening Handicap, 6fur.—Noble Kathleen 1, Pillowsham 2. Guicower 3. Novice Handicap, 6fur.—Beantreo 1, Morris Kenley 2, Poor Tom 3…

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A. J. C. RACES

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 8

Trial Stakes, 1 mile.—Multum in Parvo, 7-9, 1; Noogilla, allowed '71b., 7.2, 2; Delara,, all. 71b., 7-2, 3. Betting: 2's against Multum in Parvo. Won easily by…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket. N.S. WALES v. VICTORIA

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 8

The Victorians had a hot time in the match against New South Wales, at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. The weather was decidedly warm, and there…

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Boxing. Disappointing Bouts. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 3

At the Stadium last night two ten round bouts were put on. The contests were provided by young Hoder and Teddy Green for the…

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