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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1922

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Tennis. the Davis Cup. Britain's Challenge Issued. London, Tuesday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 3

The British Isles have issued a issued a challenge to America for the Davis Cup…

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Cricket Clarence Defeats Dorrigo. Dorrigo

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 4

Dorrigo added only 47 for 9 wickets to yesterday's first innings of 144, making the total 191. Want bowled 6 for 50, and Dickson 4 for 48. Clarence in the first…

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Cricket Suffering From 'Armstrongitis' Discussion in England. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 5

"Twelfth Man," in the "Evening News," suggests that county secretaries and presidents are suffering from Armstrongitis. He thinks they should pass…

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Cricket. English Test Controversy. Maclaren Defends Armstrong. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 3

Mr. A. C. Maclaren, ex-captain of Lancashire and England, vigorously defends Armstrong, who, he says, has been treated very badly by the Kent…

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Boxing. Ellem-willan Match

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 5

Ellem and Willan, who are to fight a 15-round match at the Palace Stadium, Grafton, on February 24, are both in hard training. Both are…

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Grafton P.r. Club's Races

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 5

The first unregistered meeting to he held on the Grafton Racecourse for a long time will eventuate there this afternoon the third meeting of the…

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CRICKET. Orara v. Coffs "United."

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

A match marked by poor batting was that between the above teams, commenced at Orara on Saturday, the home XI could only muster…

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SPORTING Cricket. DORRIGO V. Clarence Team

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

The return match between Dorrigo and a team from the Clarence and Nymboida was commenced at Dorrigo on Wednesday morning, but had…

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The Turf. Canterbury Park Races. Tips for To-day. Sydney, Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 5

The following tips have been published for to-morrow's Canterbury Park races: -- "SUN."…

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Lismore Races. Dead Heat in Carnival Handicap. Some Small Fields. Lismore, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 5

The Lismore Tattersall's Race Club meeting commenced to-day, in showery weather. There was a fair attendance, but heavy scratchings were…

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Storting. Cricket. Iredale Testimonial. Australia V. the Rest. Hartkopf Unable to Play. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 5

Dr. Hartkopf (Vic.), will be unable to play for the Rest of Australia in the match against the Australian Eleven, commencing in Sydney to-day…

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Swimming. Ladies' Swimming Championship. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 2

At the swimming carnival to-day the hundred yards championship was won by Mina Wylie toy two yards from Miss Robertson, with Miss Lewis third. Time…

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Tennis. Country Carnival

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 4

The Lismore Tennis Club, in affiliation with the New South Wales Lawn. Tennis Association, is running a Northern Rivers, Open Championship Carnival during…

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Newcastle Races Postponed. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 4

Newcastle races were postponed until Wednesday owing to rain…

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Rosebery Races Postponed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 4

Rosebery pony races, fixed for to-day. were postponed till Monday owing to heavy rain falling during the night…

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Swimming. Coming Lady Champion. Beaten by Mina Wylie. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 3

At the Domain Baths yesterday, Miss Mina Wylie defeated Miss Robertson for the State swimming championship…

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Boxing. Lightweight Championship. Godfrey and Spargo Draw. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 3

Fifteen thousand spectators at the Sydney Stadium last night saw a great battle between Syd "Godfrey, and Bert Spargo for the lightweight…

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No Races in Brisbane Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 4

Heavy rain fell on Saturday and Albion Park races were postponed to Monday. Practically all sporting fixtures were abandoned…

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Golf. Brilliant Kirkwood. Good Win in Championship. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 3

Joe Kirkwood defeated Le Fevere yesterday for the golf championship. Kirkwood played brilliantly and won by three up and two to play…

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CRICKET Play in the Rain. Australian Xl Loses 6 FOR 227 Some Attractive Cricket. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 1

The weather was all against good cricket yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The wicket, which had been covered, played…

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