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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Boxing. Goodwin Beats O'grady. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 2

In a 20 rounds contest last night between lightweights Alf. Goodwin and Frank O'Grady, Goodwin got the verdict in the 17th round. O'Grady was…

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A.J.C. Races. Challenge Stakes and Anniyersary Handicap. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 2

The following additional scratchings have been recorded, for the A.J.C, Challenge Stakes to be run on Saturday next:—Kentucky Girl, Monie,…

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Local Boxing. Hanley-atcheson Match

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 4

At a meeting of the Broken Hill Sports Syndicate held last night it was decided to appoint W. Ryan to referee the boxing match on Saturday night…

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Sporting. Adelaide Races. Foundation Day Acceptances. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 8

Following are the acceptants for the Foundation meeting:- Unley- Welter —Full Sail, pistol King, Green Seal, Valia, Aurie…

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BOXING. [Reuter's Messages.] English Boxer for Australia. Sails at the End of January. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 6

Boyd Driscoll, on English boxer, has signed an engagement with "Snowy" Baker, of the Sydney Stadium, and will sail for Australia at the end of…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

Mr. Alec. Conlon, the well-known West Adelaide footballer, who formerly played in the Barrier Ranges Association, is at present on a visit to Broken…

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Racing. Kennedy Disqualified

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

At the Kapunda race meeting yesterday the well-known Broken Hill performer, Kennedy, its owner (Mr. A. Price), and jockey (Quinn) were…

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Late Sporting. [Reuter's Message.] Suspension of Rugby Clubs and Players. Rugby Union Further Investigates. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 4

The "Pall Mall Gazette" states that besides the wholesale suspension of Devonshire clubs and players in connection with expenses, the Rugby…

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Local Cricket. a Protest Lodged

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

The match between the Y.M.C.A. and A.N.A. in the Barrier District Cricket League's A grade competition was won on Saturday last by the former…

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A.J.C. Races. Latest Scratchings. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

The following are the latest scratching in connection with the A.J.C. Anniversary meeting:- Challenge Stakes.—Tiffany, Warman,…

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Sporting. Improving County Cricket. Conference Report Adopted. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

The New South Wales Cricket Association has adopted the report of the conference between the country committee and country delegates for the…

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Boxing. Leon Truffier v. Sid Sullivan. the Frenchman Victorious. an Exciting Battle. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

Leon Truffier, the French boxer, defeated Sid Sullivan, of Sydney, at the Stadium last night, There was a fair attendance. The French boxer's weight…

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Sporting. English Cricket Umpires. [?]Fended by Sydney Gregory. Umpires Are Not Infallible."

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 1

Mr. Syd. Gregory, the captain of the last Australian Eleven which toured Great Britain, does not subscribe to all that Mr. E. R. Mayne has said…

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A.J.C. Races. Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap. Participations by Sporting Writers. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 4

The following are the anticipations for the A.J.C. Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap:- "Scout" ("Referee.")…

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Use of the Municipal Baths. for a Swimming Carnival. Alderman Long's Experience at Manly

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Broken Hill City Council the Mayor, Alderman B. V. Brady, submitted the following minute:-…

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Defence Notes. Military Athletic Sports. Formation of Committee

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 1

Under Part III. of the Universal Training Regulations for the Commonwealth Military Forces authority is given for the holding of military…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 3

Sam Langford has issued a writ, claiming £1272 8/9 from Mr. H. M'Intosh, who induced Langford, and a host of other stars of the international…

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Cricket

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 4

A match will be played on the Hospital pitch on Monday, 10 o'clock, between teams representing B.B.B. and the Shop Assistants. The teams…

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To-night's Boxing Match

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 4

Complete arrangements have been made for the 20 rounds' boxing match to take place at the Broken Hill sta[?] to-night under the auspices of the…

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Geelong Races. Selections by Mentor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 8

No faces will be held in Melbourne to-morrow, but an important meeting will be held at Geelong, where a batch of prominent metropolitan horses will…

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