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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Boxing

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

At the Sydney [?]tedium on Saturday night Jimmy Coffey defeated Frankie Jones on points in a 20 rounds' contest…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The South, Sydney Athletic Club decided to build an athletic stadium upon the lines similar to those adopted in structures used in old Roman days…

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Grafton Swimming Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

A swimming carnival was held at the Grafton Baths yesterday afternoon, when a lengthy programme of events was gone through, by the pupils of the High and…

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Cricket

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

Cowper v. Southgate, at Southgate, on Saturday.—Napper (2), Leo (2), [?] (2), Pulloa (2), Mclrtyre, Kearns, McLucas. Brushgrove v. Tucabin, on Saturday:—Kay…

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Lawn Tennis

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The British Isles, like America, have decided not to issue any challenge this year for the Davis Cup, and now there is no possibility of any match…

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Football Finance

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The N.S. Wales Rugby League handled £207,000 in Sydney alone last year, an increase of £7000 over the previous year…

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Rosebery Races: Yesterday

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

Maiden Handicap, 6fur.—First Division: Hap hazard, 8-5, 1; Midnight, 7-8, 2; Sokol, 7-12, 3. Betting: 6 to 4 on the winner. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.15. Second Division: Lady…

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V.r.c. Autumn Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mountain Knight (with McLachlan up), and Carlita (Lewis) are expected to put up a great fight in the St. Leger on Saturday. Naxbery or Hayston…

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C.R.J.C. March Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

The association handicapper was very prompt with the adjustments for the opening day of next week's race meeting, which made their appearance on Tuesday afternoon. Taken on the…

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Boxing. Lang Marray Beats Bill Sonter

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 2

The contest between Lang Murray (Ulmarra) and Bill Souter (Coffs Harbor) provided one of the best fights yet seen here, and it is…

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Telegraphic Sporting. the V.b.c. Autumn Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 11

SYDNEY, Friday night.—For the opening day to-morrow of the V.R.G. autumn campaign. "Early Bird" tips the following:—Newmarket Handicap, Amata 1, Traquette 2,…

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Boxing. Darcy Beats Loughrey. a Decisive Win. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

At the Stadium last night, in the presence of ten thousand spectators, Les Darcy (N.S.W.) scored a points decision over Frank Loughrey…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 7

In a contest at Coff's Harbour, Lang Murray is alleged to have beaten Bill Sonter. The latter weighed 11-12 and Murray 13st. Sonter had a good lead on points when the bout…

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Racing and War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—A London message says that the Duke of Portland, who has for 30 years been a leading figure on the English turf, is involved in a controversy with the…

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C.R.J.C. Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 7

The Clarence River Jockey Club begins its 1915 racing to-morrow, when a commencement will be made with the March fixture continuing on Thursday afternoon. Five…

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V.R.C. RACES

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 7

SYDNEY, Monday.—The V.R.C. autumn campaign was entered upon on Saturday under auspicious circumstances, both as regards weather and attendance. The St. Leger was…

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Boxing. Murray V. Sonter

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

Referee M. Williams gave a draw in the contest between Bill Sonter and Lang Murray at Coff's Harbor last week. Each man had the other down…

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Boxing. A New Light-weight Champion. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 2

At the Sydney Stadium on, Saturday night Lee Darcy (Australia) beat Frank Loughrey (U.S.A.) on points in 20 rounds. The…

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Boxing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1915 · page 8

Mick King and Darey meet on March 13 for the middleweight championship of Australia…

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Swimming Carnival

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 4 March 1915 · page 8

A successful carnival in connection with the Girls' Schools was held in the Corporation Baths yesterday afternoon. The following were the results:—Primary championship:…

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