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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Lawrence Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 2

The following Are the nominations for the Lawrence races on January 26th:-- Opening Handicap, 6furs.--Noble…

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BOXING. McCOY Beats Volaire. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 2

Herb McCoy (Vic.) outpointed Eugene Volaire (France) in twenty rounds at Baker's Stadium last night. The fight was uninteresting…

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Sporting Cricket. Saturday's Matches

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1915 · page 2

Grafton defeated Fitzroy at the Railway on Saturday by 67. runs. Grafton 129 (Klaus 51, McKerihan 24); Fitzroy 62 (Braham 27, C…

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Swimming

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

The Queensland Amateur Swimming Association held its carnival in the Government Dry Dock on Saturday. The chief attraction was the appearance of the Hawaiian swimmers…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

Whether he wins or loses against Darey, Jeff Smith is to box Jerry Jerome in Brisbane on January 30. Holland and Dave Smith are matched to…

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Swimming Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

The carnival at the baths on Saturday attracted only a moderate attendence, but a good number of swimmers participated, and the finishes were close and interesting…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

Alumny Creek (50) were defeated by Southampton (125) on the latter's wicket on Saturday. For the winners W. Eggins scored 38, G. Want 33 (three 6's), W. Want ll, A. Gray…

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Rosebery Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

Flying Handicap, 6f.—Mery's Pride, 10-10 (Miller), 1; Cozin, 7-13, 2; Schottische, 8-12, 3. Betting: 2 to 1 against Merv's Pride. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 1.14½, which…

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Grafton Pony Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

Officiais: Judge, Mr. A. Englert; timekeeper, Mr. A. C. Walker; starter, Mr. W. H. Barnier; clerk of scales, Mr. J. Bender; clerk of course, Mr. A. O'Mcally; stipendiary steward,…

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Moorefield Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

Flying Handicap, 6f.—Brattle, 8-7 (Lillyman) 1; Ickle Lass, G-12, 2; Salue, 8-5, 3. Other startors: Willow Green, Salarino, Maltchester, Tatterloy, Arrowform Cool Air, Ruinall,…

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V.A.T.C. RACES

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1915 · page 7

Hawthorn Hurdle, 2m. and 6-1yds.—Megas 9-7 (O'Connell), 1; The Vot, 10-1, 2; Maori Prince, 9st, 3. Betting: 7 to 4 v. Sir Pram 2 to 1 Megas, Won easily…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 January 1915 · page 3

At the Olympia, Sydney on Monday night Billy Yates of Tamworth, fought Jack Humphires for the final of the lightweight division of the…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 January 1915 · page 8

Dave Smith and Fritz Holland have been matched to box on Saturday week at Baker's Stadium. Holland will necessarily be conceding Smith considerable weight, but he declares…

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Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 January 1915 · page 7

Although the country teams failed to win any of the four matche[?] played on Saturday against metropolitan sides, the great strength of country player[?] was…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 January 1915 · page 7

Cities v. Alumny Creek, on the Oval, on Saturday:—Apps, S. and L. Ellen, Whaites, Childs, Hunt, Gray, Puddicombo, Potter, Egging, Layton, Massey…

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Late Sporting. Ascot Races: Yesterday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 January 1915 · page 7

Flying Welter, 4f.—First division: Mosquito, 8-9, 1; Fairy Lad, 8-8, 2; Cacalia, 8-10, 3. Betting: Evons Hot Air, 12 to 1 Mosquito. Won by a short length. Time, 48½secs. Second…

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Coursing. C.r. Coursing Club

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 5

The newly-appointed committee of the above club held its first meeting at Mr. T. Willan's Hotel last Tuesday evening when a good roll-up was…

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Football. the League Game

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 5

Mr. Ryanhardt, of Lismore, is at present on a visit to Grafton and other Clarence centres with a view to stirring up interest here in the League…

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Cricket. Inter-district Matches Postponed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 5

Owing to the Mid-Clarence Association being unable to get teams, consequent on a number of the players being away on holidays, both…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 9

The following will meet the Fitzroys in match McKittrick, Ltd., v. Fitzroy, on Anniversary Day:—McKittrick (3), McDougall, McLucas, Owen, Windsor, J. Waterhouse,…

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