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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1923

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Football. England v. Ireland. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 1

At Leicester, before 20,000 spectators. England beat Ireland by 23 points to 5 at Rugby football…

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Boxing World's Championship. Beckett and Dempsey Matched. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 1

It is announced that Beckett has signed articles to meet Dempsey for the world's heavyweight championship in July or August at New York. The match…

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Huge Racing Deal. Three Brisbane Racecourses. Negotiations for Purchase

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 1

Regarding the recent announcement that the recently formed Amateur Tur Club in Brisbane had made arrangements to purchase Albion Park,…

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Boxing Siki's Suspension Removed. Paris

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 1

The French Boxing Federation has annulled Siki's suspension. Siki shaved in the general a[?]nnesty granted by the French Boxing Federation…

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Unsportsmanlike Action. Reprimand for Anderson. by Tennis Association. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 5

During the contests between the combined city and combined country tennis teams an argument arose between Anderson and the umpire Dr. G. McElhoue…

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Test Cricket. M.C.C. v South Africa. Englishmen's Determined Stand Sandham-russell Partnership. Johannesburg

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 5

Increased interest in the fourth and crucial test match between the M.C.C. and South Africa was demonstrated by a good week day attendance to-day. Tho weather…

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Grafton Rowing Club Regatta and Ball. Arranged for June 4

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 1

The usual monthly committee meeting of the Grafton Rowing Club was held at the club's shed on Tuesday night. Mr. T. A. McGuren, vice-captain,…

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Tennis. a Confidential Letter. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 2

The secretary of the Lawn Tennis Association has announced that Ander son has been informed that the letter published this morning was without the…

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Boxing Claim for £500. Smith-beckett Match. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 2

Under the National Sporting Club's rules Dick Smith's manager is claiming the forfeit of £500 from Beckett and also the belt and title as British champion…

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Politicians at Play. Cricket and Billiards. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 4

The New South Wales Parliamentary sports team played a cricket match yesterday against the Victorian legislators. Following are the results:--New South…

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Boxing Siki and Carpentier. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 1

The removal of Siki's ban has revived talk of a return match with Carpentier says a message from Paris. "Le Journal" declares' that it will definitely…

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Tennis Club

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

We understand that the Tree Fern Vale Club players are getting into form preparatory to sending a challenge to the Dorrigo Club…

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Grafton Inspectorate. Schools Swimming Competition. Standard Times for Girls

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 7

Mr. Frew, Grafton Rural School, has received the following standard times for Girls' swimming performances from Mr. H. Hardwick, Supervisor of Swimming in…

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Boxing Todd Too Good. "Kid" Lewis Beaten. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

Todd beat "Kid" Lewis on points Lewis was very active at the start getting in first with blows to Todd's head. The clincling in the first round…

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Bowls the Country Championships. Grafton and Lismore Defeated. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 4

The semi-final games in the country rink championships were played to-day. As a result Wollongong and Singleton are meeting in the final. The…

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Boxing. Godfrey Defeats Collins. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 1

At the Stadium last night Sid Godfrey defeated Harry Collins, of Newcastle, on points. It was a fierce contest, and the crowd present was the largest for many…

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C.r.j.c. and Tattersall's Races

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 1

Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations close to-morrow for the Grafton Tattersall's meetings on Saturday next. February 24, and March 10,…

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Athletics "Slip" Carr. Great Spring in New Zealand. Wellington

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 1

At the New Zealand athletic championship meeting at Wellington E. W. Carr, Australasian champion, in the 120 yards handicap, from two yards behind…

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Coming Regatta. Guarantee by Members. Twenty £5 Bonds

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 6

Though it has been, it would appear, definitely decided to hold a regalia at Grafton in the near future, there is a difference of opinion in the rowing club…

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Boxing Joseph Wants Another Fight. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 3

Jack Josephs, whose contest with Dwyer ended so unsatisfactorily on Saturday night, desires another meeting with the Australian champion Joseph…

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