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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1921

2,104 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 58 of 106

Football Notes. Diggers Defeat North by 30 to Nil

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 2

The Digger's victory on Saturday last was almost a walk-over. Apart from the first ten minutes' play, North never looked like winners…

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Golf St. Andrew's Championship. Kirkwood Ties in First Round. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 5

In the first qualifying round for the golf championship Kirkwood was 73, Hoffner (America) 73, Pursey (Britain) 74, Clarke (Britain) 75. C. John (Britain) 75…

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Football. the Springboks. Arrival at Sydney. Five Giant Brothers. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 3

The South African footballers, anas the Springboks, arrived at Sydney to-day. Included in the team are five Norkels, their christian names being…

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All of them are Veritable grants. Sunday Football. Booming in the West. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 3

A message from Forbes says the local Agricultural Society has refused the Rugby League permission to use the ground on Sundays. It is stated…

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Cricket. Australia v. SURREY. County Scores 175. AUSTRALIA 158 in the Second. Surrey Loses 4 FOR 47. LONDON

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 4

Ducat played a good innings lasting ninety-five minutes. He hit four boundaries. He was out in trying to get away from one of Gregory's bumping balls…

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Sporting. Cricket. the Australians. Hard-pressed by Surrey. Dismissed for 158. County Wants 152 to Win. London, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 2

The weather was dull to-day, when the Australians' return match against Surrey was continued at Kennington Oval. There was only a moderate…

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Boxing New York

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 4

Paul Journee. the French heavyweight, was beaten in the fifth round of a fifteen round about by Angie Rather, of New York…

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GOLF " Tribute to Kirkwood. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 2

"Intensely interesting was "The Times" golf correspondent's description of Kirkwood's play. He says his address is of the most simple and primitive…

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Tennis. North Coast Championships Matches for Saturday and

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 2

The draw for the matches in connection with the above, to be played on Saturday and Monday next, is as follows:…

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Football O.r.d.r.f. League. Executive Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 4

The usual Weekly meeting of the C.R.D.R.F. League executive was held in the rooms, Prince street, last night. There was a good attendance of…

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Football the Springboks. a Civic Reception. "Too Many Codes." Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 2

The springboks (South African footballers), were given a civic reception to-day. Mr. Bennett, the manager, in his…

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Sporting. Cricket. the Australians. Still Unbeaten. Good Win Against Surrey. a Margin of 78 Runs. Details of the Play. Several Chances Missed. Crowd Resent Umpires Verdict. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 2

The return match against, Surrey, at Kennington Oval to-day. ended in a win for the Australians, by 78 runs. The home team to-day only wanted…

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Boxing. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 1

Frank Slavin, the ex-champion, picks Carpentier to win the big fight because he has greater experience and equal hitting ability with Dempsey…

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Golf London

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 1

Kirkwood played brilliantly in the second half. He is quite accustomed to the conditions and is feeling very well. East qualified with 39 out and 36 in…

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Football Saturday's Matches

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 2

Diggers have forfeited to Pirates tomorrow, owing to injuries to players. Cockerill, Bawden and Williams being all incapacitated. Others are ill and…

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Tennis. Canada and the Davis Cup Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 1

The Canadian players, who will oppose the Davie Cup team will not be selected until the Canadian championships are played at Toronto on July 10…

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Football. C.r.d.r.f. League Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the O.R.D.R.F. League was held on Wednesday night when Mr. C. Strauss presided, over a good attendance…

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Boxing. World's Championship. Dempsey Hard at Work. Carpentier's Camouflage. New York, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 2

A message from Atlantic City says that Kid Norfolk, a negro light-heavy-weight, has joined Jack .Dempsey's sparring partners. Harry Greb and…

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Sporting. Cricket. the Australians. Match Against Northampton. Another Huge Score. Macartney and Gregory Score Centuries. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 2

The Australians commenced . their sixteenth match to-day, at Northampton, against Northamptonshire. The home team was not representative,…

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Coursing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 4

At Rooty Hill coursing meeting the Ladies' Bracelet deciding course resulted Keep Battling (7 to 4 on) beat Joyful Answer…

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