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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1928

1,389 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 18 of 70

Athletics Alleged "Ringing In" Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 7

There was a sequel to the alleged "ringing in" of a New Zealand professional runner, in events conducted by the Victorian Athletic League, when Water…

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Easter Bowls Carnival

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

The Northern Rivers Bowling Association's Easter carnival begins at Alstonville to-day, and will be continued on Saturday and Monday. To-day the…

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Racing Dogs Quarrel. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

At the Epping racecourse last night, Dapto Chief was "savaged" by Black Chief so severely that he had to be destroyed. The association has now decided…

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Cricket Lower Clarence Association

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 8

Cricket fixture in connection with the competition matches of the Lower Clarence Cricket Association have been cancelled for Saturday, April 7, on account…

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Golf Lost Ball Found in Man's Pocket

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

There was a curious incident at Addington (England) recently, where Cambridge University met the home club. G. Illingworth, the Light Blues…

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Football C.r.r.f. League

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 8

All clubs wishing to join up with the Clarence River Rugby Football League are reminded that affiliation and capitation fees must be paid not later than 8…

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Boxing Lampe V Grime Points Decision for Lampe. New York

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 8

Sid Lampe (9.0½) won a points' decision over Billy Grime (9.2½). Lampe was cautious, while Grime's Superior experience in ring generalship…

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Football

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 April 1928 · page 1

The following players will represent Wallaroos II in their match against Brushgrove to-day, at Fisher Park. All players to be on the ground at 2.30…

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Golf Opening Day

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 April 1928 · page 1

The annual opening day of the Grafton Golf Club will be Saturday, April 21, when an open mixed foursomes will be played, over nine holes…

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Boxing. Payne Beats Thompson. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 April 1928 · page 4

At the stadium last night Tiger Payne (11.13) recorded his third victory over Geo. Thompson (12.1), the former Australian heavyweight champion, Payne…

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Lismore Tennis Carnival. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 April 1928 · page 4

The annual Lismore tennis carnival opened on Friday last in favorable weather. There were good entries an all competitions, but for the first time for…

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Cricket Southgate V. Tucabia

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 April 1928 · page 1

Southgate met Tucabia in the final of the Upper Clarence knock-out competition at Fisher Parle on Saturday afternoon, and a drawn game resulted. Tueabia…

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Wallsend Races Postponed. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 April 1928 · page 4

The Wallsend Jockey Club's meeting, which was set down for to-day, was postponed until Monday, owing to rain…

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Bowls Grafton Bowling Club Progressive Rink Tournament

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 4

After their disappointment on Saturday, owing to the showery conditions preventing play, members of the Grafton Bowling Club were yesterday favored with ideal…

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Football. C.r.r.f. League

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 3

An important meeting of the executive of the Clarence River Rugby Football League is to be held at McDonald and Hynes rooms to-night, when fixtures will…

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Tennis Lismore Carnival Fourth Day's Play. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 1

The fourth day of play in the Lismore tennis carnival saw most of the unfinished events carried to the finals stage. These finals will be played on Anzac Day…

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School Teacher's £12,000 Win Racing Man 'S Strange Story

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 1

All the regular patrons of the suburban race tracks know Tom lewis the prince of racecourse touts and tipsters and a man who so repute says has done…

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Rugby League Meeting of C,r,r,f,l Executive Fixtures for First Round

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the executive of the Clarence River Rugby Football League was held at McDonald and Hynes rooms last night Mr. J. D. O Dwyer occupied…

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Grafton Show Horse And Cattle Sections Woodchopping Goad Racing Etc. Entries Due Tomorrow

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 4

The entries already received by the secretary of the C.P and A. society for the Grafton show include those from prominent breeders of high class dairy…

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South African Tennis Match with French Team Australian Ladies to Play Test Match. Bloemfontein

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 5

The matches between France and South Africa continued today Raymond(Africa) beat Brugnon 6--3, 6--2…

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