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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1914

1,020 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 51

Coursing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 3

The C.R. Coursing Club's second meeting of the second season is set down for to-morrow at the Junction plumpton, and a good…

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Rowing. Harwood Regatta

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 3

The grand acquatic carnival, promoted by the Harwood Water Brigade, was witnessed by about 1000 people at Harwood on Easter…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 3

Jeff Smith easily beat Pat Bradley for the chance in the world's middleweight championship at the Sydney Stadium on Monday night…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 5

The annual meeting of the C.R.R.U. is advertised in this issue for the 25th inst. No answer has been received from…

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Coursing. To-morrow's Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 5

At a meeting of the Committee of the C.R. Coursing Club at South Grafton last night, [?]the drawing o[?] the two events at to-morrow's meeting…

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SPORTING Boxing. Jack Johnson's Case. Paris

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 5

Jack Johnson has notified his return to Chicago for his second trial after his [?]gh) with Frank Mc[?]an…

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SPORTING. Cricket. Visiting Teams' Play

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 5

Following are the results of matches between Guyra, Orara and Booyong teams which came to the Clarence for Easter: --…

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Football

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 2
Also in Clarence and Richmond Examiner

The game of football appears to be the chief topic amongst the local sporting fraternity. Several weeks ago it was decided to have a local…

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Lawn Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 11

In the hard court tourney, at Dulwich Ritchie beat Doust, in the second round, by 5-7, 6-0, 6-3. Norman Brookes beat Gautier in the…

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Athletic Club

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 3

A meeting of the Athletic Club was held at Mr. R. Hook's residence, Mr. A. Beaumont occupying the chair. The secretary presented a…

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The Totalisator. Deputations Wait on Minister. Betting at Athletic Sports

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Two deputations, representing the totalisator and bookmakers, waited upon the Minister yesterday, and while both liked the totalisator,…

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SPORTING Coursing. C. R. Coursing Club. the Two Champions

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 3

The second meeting of the above club's second season on Saturday attracted a big crowd inside, whilst the Copmanhurst Road frequenters…

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Boxing. "Snowy" Baker Entertained. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 3

Mr. Snowy Baker was entertained at dinner by the National Sporting, Club last night. Mr J. W. Douglas, the well-known referee, father of…

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SPORTING. Cricket. Cricketers' Smoke Social. a Long Toast List

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 3

The cricket teams from Orara aud Guyra, which have been playing matches on the river for the last Week entertained, at a smoke social…

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Maclean Regatta

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 7

Officials: Starter, Mr. F. H. Schwonberg; timekeeper, Mr. S. Smith; handicapper, Mr. A. Bell; captain, Mr. Geo. Cramp; acting secretary, Mr. Fred Shannon;…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 7

John L. Sullivan, the last man who, when in his prime as a fighter, would have been expected to drop into such a quiet life, has turned to tilling the soil and…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 8

Jack Johnson has signed preliminary papers with a view to adopting the French nationality. Jimmy Hill defeated Brooks on points…

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Golf

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 8

Lismore golf links were opened on Saturday. Flags and bunting flying in the breeze, smartly frocked ladies, and a large number of motor cars, all having a…

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Football

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 7

The champion team in the League game at Ipswich (Q.) is considering the matter of journeying to Lismore, and ask that games be arranged at that centre and…

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