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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1920

1,207 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 61

Cricket

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

The following will represent South Grafton B v. Gerard's at McKittrick Park on Saturday:--Crane. Windsor, Driese, Davison, Rose, H. G. McKittrick…

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Cricket

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

Lawrence v. Southgate. at Southgate, on Saturday. A motor boat will leave the N.C.S.N. Coy's wharf at 12 o'clock sharp. All players are requested to be on…

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Sporting. Boxing. Carpentier v. Dempsey. Fox's Offer Accepted. New York, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. William Fox has announced that Carpentier has accepted his offer (as cabled on 20th January). Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Fox's representative, will shortly…

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Wyong Pony Races. an Event Abandoned. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 7

Fourteen Hands Novice: Kitty Moore 1, Rhana 2. Orient Cluster 3. Winner 2 to 1 on. Won by three lengths. Time, 51 seconds…

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Boxing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 1

Lloyd and Gook fought a draw at the Stadium for the heavyweight championship of Australia. The match was exciting from start to finish…

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Cricket

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

The return match between Queensland and New South Wales is to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground at Easter…

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Tennis. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 1

The British Isles "have challenged Australasia for the Davis Cup. MATCH POSTPONED. BRISBANE, Sunday…

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Maclean Rowing Club. Arranging for the Big Regatta

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 1

A meeting of members of the Maclean Rowing Club was held on Wednesday wening at the club shed. Mr. Dugald Black (president:) occupied the chair, and…

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Swimming. Minnie Wylie Beaten. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 1

The 3 00 yards ladies' swimming race at Newcastle was won by Miss Beaure-paire, who defeated Miss Wylie by three foot in Ian in. 21 3-5sees…

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Cricket. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 1

In first-grade cricket Balmain, 8 for 415 (Storey 101 and Brown not out 3 03) defeated Petersham on the first innings by two wickets and 13 runs. North…

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Bowls. Grafton Bowling Club. Saturday's Play

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

On the Grafton green on Saturday, Harding, Richards and Avery feated Geary, Furst and Carter, 25-24. In the Vice-President's Rink…

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A Racing Mistake. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 1

In the SI. George Slakes last Saturday. Gringalet had an allowance of 14lbs. Subsequently it was ascertained he was not entitled to it. The stewards after holding…

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Boxing. Heavyweight Championship Lloyd and Cook Draw Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

There was only a small crowd at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, when the heavyweights, Albert Lloyd, 12-6, and Geo. Cook, 13-3, fought a…

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Coursing. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

The Waterloo Clip resulted:--Fighting Force 1, Honeymoon 2. Winner 7 to 4…

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Tennis. British Isles Defeats Queensland. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

Beneath a fierce summer's sun this afternoon the British Isles visitors, Beamish and Lowe, were opposed to Queensland representatives, assisted by the…

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Boxing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

In a contest at Jersey City (says a New York cable), Jimmy Wilde, the famous English flyweight boxer, decisively beat Russell, the latter's…

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Tennis

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

A challenge has been issued on behalf of the British Isles to Australasia for the Davis Cup…

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Ulmarra Tennis Club

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 1

The annual meeting of the members of the Ulmarra Tennis Club was held on Monday night, when there was a large attendance, presided over by Mr. R. N…

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Football. Coramba Club

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 4

There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Coramba Football Club, held in Miss Wingfield's refreshment rooms on Wednesday evening, February…

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Boxing. Waddie Defeats Grahame. Perth

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 4

Waddie defeated Grahame for the heavyweight championship of West Australia. The State Governor was present…

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