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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1913

1,303 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 66

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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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 8

At the Stadium two ten-round bouts were put on. The contests were provided by young Hoder and Teddy Green for bantam championship of Australia, and…

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Sporting. Harwood Annual Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 3

OFFICIALS.—Starter, Mr. D. McPhee; ampire, Mr. J. T. Kenny; timekeeper, Mr. W. Daley (Ulmarra); Judges, Messrs, H. Fischer and J. P. Maher…

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CRICKET. Grafton Cricket Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 8

February 1st.—Cities v. Fitzroy's, at Railway Hotel; Alumny Creek v. Southampton, at Alumny Creek; Grafton v. School on Grafton Oval…

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BOWLING. Bowls and Bowlers

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 3

Much of the following might apply to the Grafton Bowling Club, and be seriously considered by those responsible for the selection of its teams in competition…

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Grafton Cricket Association

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 8

A meeting of the delegates was held last evening at the Mechanics' Institute. Mr. A. J. Pollack presided over a good attendance. Letters were, read from, the…

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Victoria Park Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 8

Flying Handicap, 5fur.—North Star, 7-7, 1; Ramble, 8-7, 2; Babiloo, 8-7, 3. 5's the winner. Native Rose, 9-6,…

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Lismore Races: Second Day

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 8

Flying, Handicap, £15, 6f.—Bigal, 8-0, l; Noble Kathleen, 8-11, 2; Claritana, 8-0, 3. Other starters: Hailshot 8-11, Guicower 8-11, Pillowsham 8-2, Foolish…

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Glen Innes J.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 8

Opening Handicap, 6fur.—Captain, Leigh, 6-12, 1; Wyalla, 8-8, 2; Prudent Queen, 7-5, 3. 6 to 4 on Wyalla, 2's Captain Leigh. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.19…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket. New South Wales Defeats Victoria

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 8

The game was resumed on Tuesday under pleasant, weather conditions, but with a small attendance. The wicket was good Massie and Hordern took, up the attack,…

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Sporting Notes. (From our Sydney Representative). V.R.C. Autumn Races. The Weights

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 8

NEWMARKET HANDICAP, 6fur.—Gigan dra, 9-13; Volsloane, 9-3; Mala, Broadsword, and Royal Scotch, 9-1; Beverage 8-13; Ireland, 8-11; Nuwara Eliya, and…

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An Australian Story. "Base Brands" or the Mystery of the Black Duck Paddock." The Right to publish in the "Examiner" purchased from the N.S.W. Bookstall Co., Ltd. Chapter Viii. the Waranga Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 7

"If you will go, boys, here is the last pound I have," said Mrs. Haynes, on the morning of the Waranga races. "No, no. We cannot take that…

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Boxing. Read Beats McCOY SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 5

At the Stadium last night, Jack Reid defeated Herb McCoy, for the resident lightweight championship of Australia, on points, after twenty…

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Cricket. Tasmania Defeats Victoria. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 5

Tasmania defeated Victoria in the cricket match yesterday By 54 runs. Grafton v. High School on the oval :--Hynes, Childs, Klaus, Henry,…

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Swimming

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

Kahana Moku the Hawaiin champion swimmer lost a finger and was nearly drowned struggling with a monster eel. It is possible that he will not be able…

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Maclean Easter Regatta

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

The first meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday night. Present: Messrs. F. H. Schwonberg (chair), J. J. Crennan, R. J. Tilly, T. B. Notley G.IL Ord,…

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Boxing

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 1

Coff'e Harbor has had quite a [?]ur[?] of the gloved game during the past week, three [?]ghts taking place within a few days Good…

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Cricket

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

Calliope v. Southgate at Southgate this Saturday:—Rev. Harris, Fernance, Ford, Tiller, S. Cameron, I. Eggins, S. Eggins, C. Eggins, Napper, Macintosh, Goode,…

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Dorrigo Cricket Items

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 2

THE Independents will journey to North Dorrigo to-day, where they will try conclusion with the Northerners…

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Boxing. Jerome Beats Cripps. SYDNEY,Sunday Night

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

At the Brisbane Stadium last night, Jerry Jerome, the aboriginal, defeated Arthur Cripps on a foul, after a clever and exciting contest…

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