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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1921

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Cricket Armstrong's Case. Official Report of the Meeting Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 2

The official report of the proceedings at the meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association shows that the principal reason for the selectors omitting Armstrong…

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V.A.T.C. Races. Futurity Stakes Final Acceptances. Melbourne, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 2

The final acceptances for the Futurity Stakes are as follow: Green stead, Eurythmic, Eusebius, Gold Tie, Wh.z Bang, Sir Ibex, Battleplane,…

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Cricket. the Armstrong Trouble. Meeting of Victorian Association. Selectors' Strong Report. Melbourne, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 3

The official. report of the meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association, held to consider the reason why Warwick Armstrong did not play against New…

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Swimming. the Hobart Carnival. Hobart

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The 440 yards championship at Hobart swimming carnival was won by Langer, with Beaurepaire second, and Cotton third. Time 5 minutes 17 3-5 seconds, equalling…

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A Good Cricket Suggestion

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. John Parsons, Lawrence, writes: -- As an old cricketer and one interested in the good old game, I would like to suggest an alteration in what are known as…

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Scottish Football Craze. Disorganising Business. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 3

Scottish municipalities and the heads of many industrial concerns have protested to the League football authorities against the disorganisation of…

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V.A.T.C. Races. Reported Abandonment. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

It is rumored that the V.A.T.C. races have been abandoned owing to the racing ban, due to the stewards' strike…

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Bowls. Visiting East Brisbane Bowlers. Farewell to Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Henry

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The visiting East Brisbane bowlers an Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Henry were entertained at afternoon tea at the Grafton Green yesterday, when the president, Mr…

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Cricket. Fourth Test Match. the Teams at Practice. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The Test teams were at practice on the Melbourne ground to-day. Russell is suffering from a bruised thumb, and it is not at all unlikely that he will stand on[?]…

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Cricket. the Fourth Test. Rival Teams at Practice. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The members of the English and Australian test teams practised to-day. Hot weather is expected when the match commences to-morrow…

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Cricket

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 2

There is sample material for quite a good second XI. i[?] Coffs, and the sooner the players are properly organised the better…

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New Zealand Races. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 2

A New Zealand message says that the Egmont Stakes were won by Glowing, while Silver Link won the Rosini Cup…

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Cricket Chatter. the Armstrong Affair

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

Sitting down to write these notes, my blood begins to boil, when I think of the happenings in the cricket world during the last week. I am, of…

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Australians in New Zealand. Match Against Wellington. Locals Make 218. Hornibrook Bowls Well. Wellington, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

The cricket match, Australia against Wellington, was commenced to-day in fine, but dull, weather. The wicket was excellent and there was a large…

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Sporting. Cricket. Fourth Test Match. Englishmen Batting. a Moderate Score. Make Peace a Century. Carter Does the Hat Trick. Melbourne, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

Perfect weather obtained for the fourth Test match which commenced to-day. McDonald was included in the…

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Boxing. Moran and Dempsey. Paris

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

The Continental Sporting Club is making en effort to secure a twenty-round match between Frank Moran and Carpentier in Paris in July. Moran has agreed, and…

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Cycling. Saturday's Road Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

The road cycle races, promoted by Mr. E. E. Schafer, were run off successfully on Saturday afternoon on the Southgate road and attracted big…

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Football. South African Team for Australia

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 2

CAPE TOWN, Saturday. The South African Rugby team sails on May 7 for Australia. (Reuter.)…

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Sydney First-grade Cricket. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 4

In grade cricket, the eighth round was concluded. Results: -- University v. Balmain, (former, first innings, six for 332, innings declared closed. (Folkard four for…

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Wallsend Races. Valiant King's Handicap. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

The racing at Wallsend yesterday resulted as follows:-- NOVICE HANDICAP.--Tonyfield 1, Rock Rino 2, Kangon 3. Winner 6 to…

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