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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1921

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Cricket. Team for England. Selected Players. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

Though an official announcement of the names of the fifteen players for England cannot be made until the list has been approved by the Board of…

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Sporting. the Turf. Rosehill Races. Acceptances for To-morrow. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

The following have accepted for the various events to be run at Rosehill on Saturday: -- DUNDAS HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. --…

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Football. Annual Meeting of Western Club. Difference with C.p. and A. Society

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 2

There was a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Western Football Club, held in the Water Brigade Shed last night. The president, Mr. J. F…

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Boxing. Tommy Burns Retires. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 3

Tommy Burns announces that he is definitely retiring from the ring. He is most resentful of Beckett's refusal to fight on the ground that it would be unfair to…

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Cricket Notes. SOLDIERS v. NORTH

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 2

The Soldiers journeyed to North Dorrigo on Saturday last, when they had a three point win against the Northern representatives. For the…

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No Racing in Melbourne To-day. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 3

It is believed that the autumn racing carnival can hardly be saved from ruin now. There will be no racing in the metropolitan area to-morrow…

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Rosehill Races. Tips for To-day. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 4

For to-morrow's races at Rosehill the "Sun" tips:-- Dundas Handicap: Furious, Fib, Volpi…

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Melbourne Racing. Another Blank Day. an Unpromising Outlook. Melbourne, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 4

There will be no racing in the metropolitan area to-morrow. This is the eighth Saturday in succession that there has been no racing. Sporting…

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Sporting. Cricket. England v. N.S.W. Visitors' Good Start. Six Wickets for 402. Hendren Makes Another Century. Fender's Record Hit. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 4

The second match between England and New South Wales was commenced in fine, cool but dull weather to-day at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Less…

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Boxing. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 1

The report that Carpentier and Jeff Smith are matched to fight at Monte Carlo is denied from Paris. BRISBANE, Sunday…

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N.r. Racing Association

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 1

The quarterly meeting of the Northern Rivers Racing Association was held at Tattersall's Hotel, Casino, on Thursday afternoon, when the following attended: Messrs…

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Golf House Destroyed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

A five broke out last night in the rooms of Fred Popplewell, the well-known champion golfer, at the Kensington Golf Club. The building, which was destroyed,…

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Swimming. the Mile Championship. Beaurepaire Again Beats Langer. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

At the St. Kilda swimming carnival today, the 100 metres International Invitation Handicap resulted as follows: -- T. Kealoha (Hawaii), ser., 1; F. Cotton (New…

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Cricket Australia Defeats Auckland. Auckland

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

In the match, Australia v. Auckland, the former made 285 (Kippax 63, Liddicut 46, Ransford, not out, 30). Auckland, in the second innings, made 148, Australia…

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Tennis. Army Tournament. Tasmanian's Success in India. Allahabad

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

Capt. Barclay, the Tasmanian tennis champion, won the Army Singles Championship of India, and, with Major Copeland, of the Signallers, as a…

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Boxing. Criqui Wins Again. Jamito Badly Punished. But Lasts Out 20 Rounds. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

At the Sydney Stadium last night, in the presence of a large crowd, Eugene Criqui (France) defeated Sa[?]vino Jamito (Philippine Islands),…

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Swimming. the St. Kilda Carnival. Beaurepaire Again Beats Langer. Kealoha Wins 100 Metres. Melbourne Saturday, Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 3

At the St. Kilda swimming carnival to-day, the 100 Metres International Invitation Handicap was won by Kealoha (Hawaii), with Cotton (N.S.W.)…

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The Cricket Hatch. Collapse and Recovery. N.S.W. With a Fighting Chance. Macartney and Gregory's Save. Midget Batsman Scores 130. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

This morning heavy rain discouraged many early birds, and there were only about 500 persons at Sydney Cricket Ground when Fender (58), and Wilson…

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Cricket. England v. N.S.W. Visitors' Tail-enders Fail Again. New South Wales Starts Badly. Macartney and Gregory to the Rescue. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 2

The match between England and New South Wales was continued yesterday. Several showers fell during the morning, but later the sun shone…

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Football

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 6

The South Grafton Football Club, second and third grades, are holding a meeting to-night for the purpose of arranging matters in connection with their…

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