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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 4

McCoy outpointed Moy at the Stadium. Fred Kay knocked out Frank O 'Connor in the ninth round in Melbourne. Mat Murphy threw in the towel to Roughouse Burns in the…

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Iluka Regatta. Rowing Club Formed at Settling

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 1

The settling in connection with the Iluka regatta on Easter Monday eventuated at the North Head Hotel last Saturday night. Mr. W. Paddon…

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C.r.j.c. Autumn Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 3

The autumn race meeting of the C.R.J. Club is set down for decision on Wednesday and Thursday next, the first event being timed for 2.15. Should…

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BOXING. McCOY Beats Moy. The. American Outclassed. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 3

Herb McCoy (Australia), 9-10, defeated Eddie Moy (America) 9-7[?] by a Wide margin at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. McCoy was…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

Jimmy Hill will defend his title as featherweight champion of Australia against Frank Thorn in Bishbane at an early date…

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Sporting. C.r.j.c. Races. the May Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

To-day will see the curtain rung up on a series of sporting fixtures which on this and the sister river culminates in the July carnival at Grafton--the Mecca of sporting…

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Moorefield Races. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 8

"Pilot" tips for Saturday:--Hurdle: Royal Hastings or Go Alone. Flying: Starland or Brattle. Nursery: Cloudy or Petronet. Kogarah Stakes: Courante or Silentia. Moorefield…

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On the Track. at the Races

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 4

My editor has a bright and breezy way of doing things. This morning he asked: "Going to the races?" I said, "Nothing doing." He said, "Oh, well, give us your…

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Bowls

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 3

The Ballina Club has arranged to play at Grafton on 5th prox. The match in the forenoon will be for the Spence Cup, and in the afternoon for the shield. At the same time…

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On the Track. More Racing Reminiscences

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

Yesterday I did not seem to have a great opinion about tipsters; but when I read the "Examiner" this morning I saw there was a get-rich-quick scheme lying around. Had…

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C.r.j. Club. Second Day's Results. Interesting Racing

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 2

Again the weather was all that could be desired yesterday, when the above club concluded its May meeting in the presence of a slightly better attendance than on the opening…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

Darcy defeated Costica in the fourth rou[?] at the Stadium. The police interfered a stopped the contest. Llew Edwards beat Spargo in the 14[?]…

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Boxing. Another "False Alarm." Darcy Easily Beats Costica. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 3

The fight at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night between Les Darcy and Alex. Costica (Roumania) was a very poor, one. In the first round an…

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Football

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 8

In the League competition in, Sydney, Balmain and South Sydney are leading with 4 points each. Glebe, North Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, and Newtown have 2 points…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 3

The Frank Moran-Jess Willard fight was one of the biggest events ever pulled off in the pugilistic history of New York. Although the prices were…

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Bowls

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 4

The increasing popularity of the game of howls on the North Coast is amply evidenced by the fact that a second green is to be officially opened by his Worship the Mayor…

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Sporting. the Turf. Grafton Pony Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 5

In connection with the Grafton Pony Racing Club's 21st. meeting, to be held on the Grafton Course to-morrow afternoon, bookmakers, trainers and…

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Bowls

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 3

Messrs. W. Arnold and D. McFarlane will represent the Grafton Bowling Club at Ballina in the North Coast championship., doubles on…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 4

At the Stadium last night Jimmy Clabby outpointed Dave Smith. The verdict met with a hostile reception. Colin Bell has deposited £100 for his match…

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Grafton Pony Racing Club. 21st Race Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 3

Officials.--Judge. Mr. H. Miller; timekeeper, Mr. A.C. Walker; starter, Mr. W. Barnier; measurer, Mr. T. O'Meally; clerk of scales, Mr. A.C…

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