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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Late Sporting. Boxing. Jack Read Defeats Herb M'coy. for the Australian Lightweight Championship. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 4

After a contest lasting the full 20 rounds Jack Read last night was declared the winner of the fight with Herb M'Coy, which carried with it the…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 4

An enthusiastic meeting of players and supporters of the British Association football game was held at the Junction Hotel yesterday whereat it…

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Sporting. Boxing. Jack Read Defeats Herb M'coy. for the Australian Lightweight Championship. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 4

After a contest lasting the full 20 rounds, Jack Read last night was declared the winner of the fight with Herb M'Coy, which carried with it the…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 3

In the course of an interview on Bombardier Wells"s chance of beating Jack Johnson, in the event of the pair meeting, London "People" says:—…

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Local Racing. Forthcoming Meetings

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 4

Nominations for the March meeting of the Broken Hill Jockey Club to be held on Saturday, March 1 (Newmarket Handicap Day) close with the…

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Local Cricket. To-day's Matches

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 8

The second day's play in connection with the Barrier District League A and B competitions matches began on Saturday last, will be entered on to-day…

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Cricket Notes. Tribute to F. Pincombe

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 6

"H. L. Loveridge," Broken Hill, writes to the "Sporting Mail":—"You will, no doubt, pardon a stranger [?]king you to record a fine performance at…

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Sporting. Races at Sandown. Selections by "Mentor."

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 8

Races will be held at Sandown Park to-day. My selections are:- Hurdle Race, 2 miles.—Celt or Ellestene II…

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Interstate Cricket. New South Wale v. Victoria

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 2

The return match of the season between the above States was concluded on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday last, and resulted in a…

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Sporting. Interstate Cricket. Queensland v. VICTORIA. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 4

The interstate cricket match, Queensland v. Victoria, was commenced at Brisbane yesterday. The scores at the conclusion of the day's play…

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Cricket. Trumper Testimonial Match. Rest of Australia v. New South Wales. the Australian Team. M. A. Noble to Play for New South Wales. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 4

The selectors have chosen the following team to represent the Rest of Australia against New South Wales in the testimonial match in honor of Victor…

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SPORTING. [Reuter's Message.] Rugby Football. Wales D[?]ats Scotland. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

In the Rugby footbal match played yesterday. Wal[?] be[?]t [?]tland by eight po[?] to nil. W. Stewart (a Ta[?]an), played for Scotland…

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Boxing. Dave Smith Defeats Reg. Midwood. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

Dave Smith literally fought and punched Reg. Midwood to defeat at the Stadium on Saturday night before a great crowd…

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Exciting Cricket. Bohemians' Brilliant Victory. Webber's Suberb Innings

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

The outstanding feature of Saturday's local cricket was the brilliant victory gained by the Bohemians over St. Peters. On local wickets, 275 is a…

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The Following App[?]ared in Saturday's Third Edition. Cricket. Barrier District League

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 4

The matche[?], commenced last Saturday in connection with the Barrier District Cricket League A and B competitions were concluded to-day in [?]ine,…

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Football

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

A meeting of the "West Football Club is called for to-morrow night at their training rooms. See Park, when business of an important nature will be…

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Barrier District Cricket League

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

A.N.A. PROTEST UPHELD. At a meeting of delegates to the Barrier District Cricket League, held at the Grand Hotel last night, the…

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Barrier Ranges Athletic League. Officials Wanted

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

The Barrier Ranges Athletic League is calling for applications from persons thoroughly competent to fulfil the following positions:—Handicapper (2) at…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 3

There is some talk of Jerry Jerome and Dave Smith having a contest at the Sydney Stadium. Brisbane sports have an elevated opinion of their man,…

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Two-year-olds Racing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 4

At the last meeting of the A.J.C., a request was received from the New South Wales Owners, Breeders, and Trainers' Association, that handicaps…

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