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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1922

1,200 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 60

Cricket Umpires. Sydney' Men Severely Criticised. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

At a meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association, the manager of the Victorian team, which played in Sydney recently, and Mr. Howlett, a member of the…

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Bowls. Grafton Bowling Club. Pennant Matches To-morrow

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

The following will represent Lismore in the pennant matches to be played at Grafton to-morrow: -- Blue Pennant -- Lance, Ward, A. D…

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Golf America's Capture of Kirkwood. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

The "Observer" alleges that America has "captured" Kirkwood, and proceeds that he is an uncommonly good golfer, who. has attained his present position by…

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That "Football" Team. Really an Armed Raid. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 3

In reference to the Sinn Feiners' demand for the release of the footballers, the "Daily Telegraph" states: "Ten men came over the border, armed with…

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CRICKET. N.S.W. V. Victoria Match. the Umpiring Criticised. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 2

Mr. A. P. Williams, one of the umpires in the recent New South Wales-Victoria cricket match, replied to-day to the criticism of the Victorian…

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Boxing

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 4

The details in connection with the return match between the two heavy weights "Bowler" Welsh and Billy Greenaway were agreed upon at a…

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Boxing. Ellem V. Williams

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 3

Great interest is being shown locally in the match between Ellem and Williams, who are fighting for a side stake of £20 at the Palace Stadium on 24th…

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Bowls. Lismore v. GRAFTON

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 4

This afternoon on the Grafton green teams from the Lismore Club will meet local players in matches for the Blue and Red Pennants, the Gould Shield and the…

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Cricket. Saturday's Teams

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 3

The following will represent South Grafton A grade team in a match with High School on Fisher Park Oval next Saturday, at 2 p.m.: -- Alexander,…

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Bowls. Pennant Matches. Lismore v. GRAFTON

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 4

The abovenamed clubs met on the Grafton green yesterday in the Blue and Red Pennant competition. The weather was fine and the green in…

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Racing Scandal. Society Notables Involved. Beating the Books. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 5

Society and racing notables thronged Bow street Court to hear the case against Captain Owen Peel and his wife in connection with bets with bookmakers. The…

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Sporting. the Turf. Rosehill Races. Final Acceptances. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 4

The following are the final acceptances for the Rosehill races on Saturday: -- MAIDEN HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. --…

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Cricket

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 2

Orara sub-division failed to muster a full team when they measured strength with Coffs Harbor subdivision at Coffs on Saturday, sad…

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Cricket. Plums for Austrlians. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 6

Mr. Warner, lecturing at Westminster, had some nice plums for Australia. He said: "Australia beat us because they're a finer eleven. There has never been…

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Sporting. the Turf. Victorian Races Newmarket and Cup. the Favorites. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 5

Eurythmic's position as the best[?]ancied Newmarket candidate remains unchallenged. Braehead is his strongest rival, with Wish Wynne next, and…

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Rowing. Regatta on the Parramatta. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 4

The New South Wales Rowing Association held a regatta on the Parramatta River this afternoon. Results:-- Championship sculls, three miles.--Bull…

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Swimming. Ladies' Championship. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 5

The hundred yards ladies' swimming championship of Australia was contested in Melbourne yesterday and won by Miss M. Wylie (New South Wales), Miss…

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Boxing. Lewis Defeats Gummer. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 4

Kid Lewis knocked out Tom Gummer at the Brighton Dome in the first round. It is expected that the winner will be matched to meet Carpentier in the middle…

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Murwillumbah Races Postponed. Murwillumbah

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 4

The Murwillumbah Proprietary faces to be held to-day were postponed to Saturday, February 25, on account of unfavorable weather…

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Dived Overboard "Look Out for Sharks." Excitement at a Regatta. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 3

A sensation was caused at the N.S.W. Rowing Association's Regatta on the Parramatta River on Saturday, by T. Jarrett, of the Balmain crew…

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