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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Boxing. Clabby Beats Smith. Points Decision Objected To. Sydney

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

After a splendid contest at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, Jimmy Clabby (America) was declared the winner over Dave Smith, on…

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Tennis

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 8

A team from Ulmarra club journeyed to Grafton on Saturday afternoon, when they played an enjoyable match against a team from the Grafton Methodist. Ulmarra won…

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Boxing. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 4

Bandsman Blake beat Pat O'Keefe on points in a heavyweight fight…

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Boxing

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 May 1916 · page 5

There is one man in New York, says "The World," who is firmly, convinced that Dare[?] cau whip Jess Willard. Yes, 'tis true. FredDyer, who has sampled Darey's punches, is…

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Tennis

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 3

In a tennis match between the Grafton High School and the Methodist Club, the former won by seven sets to two. The winning team were Misses Marshall and D…

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Football Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 2

At a meeting at the Commercial Hotel last Saturday evening, when there were about 20 enthusiasts present it was decided to hold a local…

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Grafton Golf Club

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the Golf Club it was decided that, owing to the present state of the links it would not be advisable to proceed with the cutting of the…

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Boxing

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 4

Quendreux knocked out Frank O'Connor in the ninth round at Brisbane last night. Mick King beat Fritz Holland on points at Melbourne yesterday. Llew Edwards…

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Football. Patriotic Match

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 4

Now that the cold weather has arrived the winter out-door sports are beginning lo be sought for. In consequence, football is being discussed locally, and a great number of…

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Cricket. Jack Marsh Killed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 3

A brawl occurred at Nord's place. Orange, on Friday night, in which an aboriginal, Jack Marsh, was killed. Two men were arrested by the Orange…

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Boxing. Brilliant Lightweight Battle. Edwards Beats McCOY. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 3

Llew Edwards (9-8¼), lightweight champion of England, defeated Herb McCoy (8-8¾), lightweight champion of Australia) on points at the Sydney…

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"Just As Serious As That." War Illustrated by Football. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 5

The Rt. Hon. Ellis Jones Griffith, M.P. for Anglesey, speaking on the question of the Whitsuntide holidays, said: "It has taken all these long months to equalise conditions, and…

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Tennis

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 8

A High School team defeated a Methodist Chinch team yesterday, the scores being High School, 6-44; and Methodist, 3-32…

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Sporting. the Turf. Northern Rivers Racing Association

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 5

At Tattersall's Hotel, Casino, on Wednesday, a meeting of the above Association's committee was held, at which there were present-- Messrs. W…

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Football Straffed

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 6

They are "straffing" football in Germany now because it is an importation form England! The semi-official "Cologne Gazette" has been giving…

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Letters to the Editor. Football or War?

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 5

Dear Sir,—In the last Issue of your, esteemed paper I notice it has been decided to form three football teams this season. Now is this a time for…

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Football

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1916 · page 2

Messrs W. Murphy (the well-known referee) and E. Owen are organising a match to be played on Fisher Park on June 17 for patriotic purposes,…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 June 1916 · page 2

Darcy defeated Crouse in the second round. The visitor was completely outclassed and in trouble almost from the moment the men faced each other; in fact he never made…

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Northern Rivers Racing Association

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 June 1916 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held at Tattersall's Hotel, Casino, on Wednesday afternoon, when the following attended: Messrs. W. C. Barnes (chairman), R. Hynes, A. J…

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League Football. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 June 1916 · page 2

In the Rugby League football matches to-day, South Sydney beat Glebe by 10 points to 2; Newtown beat Annandale by 26 to 6; Balmain beat North Sydney by 17 to 2; and…

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