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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1914

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Boxing. Carpentier v. BLAKE. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 8

Bombardier Wells and Bandsman Blake having failed to fix up a match, Mr. Burge, the fight promoter, offers a purse of £2000 for a Carpentier-Blake…

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L.v.r.c. Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 8

The L.V.R.C. committee has adopted a programme for a race meeting to be held on February 28. A total of £300 is offered for six events…

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SPORTING. [Reuter's Messages.] Boxing. Carpentier Will Meet Blake. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 4

Carpenter, the French champion, has intimated that he is willing to fight Bandsman Blake for £500 aside and a £2000 purse…

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Interstate Cricket. Victoria v. New Zealand. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 4

The Victorians yesterday in the New Zealand v. Victoria cricket match passed the New Zealand total (141) with three wickets down, and when…

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Boxing in America. a Fatal Knockout. Jesse Willard on His Trial. Los Angeles

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 4

In order to make the case clear as to whether it is one of prize-fighting or not the attorney for the prosecution of Jesse Willard in connection with the…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 3

A little while ago the Sydney boxer, Bill Rudd, went across to Kalgoorlie and trimmed up the pride of the goldfields, Kid George, with practically one…

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Sporting. Local Swimming Races. Enthusiasm at the Baths. Handicap Won by W Little

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 6

The municipal swimming baths were crowded this afternoon to witness a handicap race for a medal, promoted by Mr. W. H. M'Pherson, caretaker…

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Boxing. Daly v. BUTLER

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 8

The fiht, Daly v. Butler, had to be postponed last Saturday night on account of the threatening weather. The match will now take place on next…

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Local Boxing. Saturday's Contest Postponed

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 5

The boxing contest arranged for Saturday evening at the Stadium between Will Daly and Jack Butler did not take place owing to the inclement weather…

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BOXING. [Reuter's Message.] Boxing in America. Trial of Jesse Willard. Los Angeles

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 5

The trial of Jesse Willard the boxer, for the manslaughter of his opponent, Young ("Young Riley"), was contineud to-day…

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Championship Boxing. O'dea's "Knock-outs."

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 6

Writes "Solar Plexus" in the "Referee":—"Up to a few months back I used to received a wire regularly every week from Sailor O'Dea…

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Cricket Libel Action. Edgar Mayne v. the "Age." £1000 CLAIMED

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 5

Cricketers and the cricket public were given something to talk about on Saturday when word came from Melbourne that Edgar Richard Mayne, the…

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Cricket. Local Matches. Barrier District League. a and B Grade Matches

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 6

After a spell for the holidays the Barrier District Cricket League competitions were resumed this afternoon, When a commencement was made on…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

Two great and effective left hooks will be in opposition at the Stadium when Eddie M'Goorty and Pat Bradley clash on Februay 7. Mr. Baker has…

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Boxing. Daly v. BUTLER

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 4

The fight, Daly v. Butler, had to be postponed last Saturday night on account of the threatening weather. The match will now take place on next…

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Tennis in Sydney. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

Owing to the saturated state of the Double Bay tennis courts yesterday, due to the rain, play in the country tennis tourament had to be postponed…

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SPORTING. A.J.C. RACES. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

The following scratchings have been made for coming races:— Anniversary Handicap.—Electrakoff, Challenge Stakes.—Portrush and…

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Cricket Board of Control. West Australian Representation Recommended. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

At a meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association last night a communication from the Board of Control was considered, recommeding that West…

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Mannahill Races

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

"The Miner" is informed that Fruitful was nominated for the Welter Handicap at the Mannahill races. His weight, however, is not given in the…

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Interstate Cricket. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

In the Sheffield Shield cricket matches so far played Bardsley heads the New South Wales batting averages, and Kelleway has the best bowling…

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