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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Latest Sporting. Country Lawn Tennis the Sydney Week. Two More Wins for Broken Hill. Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 8

The country lawn tennis matches were continued. Results:— Broken Hill v. Cooma.—M'Graw and Killip (Broken Hill) v. Jennings and…

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Cricket. League Matches

Barrier Miner · Sunday 10 January 1915 · page 2

The matches in connection with the Barrier District Cricket League, which were commenced on December 19, were completed this afternoon on the…

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220 Yards' Swimming Championship. Won by Kahanamoku. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 10 January 1915 · page 2

On the last day of the Sydney Swimming Carnival yesterday the principal event was the 220 Yards' Championship of New South Wales, which…

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Interstate Cricket. Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Sunday 10 January 1915 · page 2

There was no play in the cricket match New South Wales v. South Australia to-day. The match was first adjourned to 2.30, but as the…

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Latest Sporting. (Reuter's Messages.) English Football. London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 10 January 1915 · page 2

The following are to-day's results in the first round for the English Cup:— Tottenham beat Sunderland 2 goals to 1…

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Boxing in Sydney. Wick King and Loughray Fight a Draw. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 10 January 1915 · page 2

After Frank Loughray (America) and Mick King (Australia's champion middleweight) had fought every moment of 20 most exciting rounds at the Stadium…

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World's Boxing Championship. 45 Rounds' Contest Arranged. Johnson and Willard. New York

Barrier Miner · Sunday 10 January 1915 · page 2

Jack Johnson, the boxing champion, and Jesse Willard have arranged a 45 sounds' contest for the world's heavyweight championship, to be fought at…

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220 Yards' Swimming Championship. Won by Kahanamoku. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 1

On the last day of the Sydney Swimming Carnival yesterday the principal event was the 220 Yards' Championship of New South Wales, which…

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Broken Hill Jockey Club Races

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Stephens this afternoon auctioned the booths and catering rights for the B.H.J.C. race meeting, to be held on January 26 (Anniversary…

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Sporting. Sydney Boxing. the King-loughrey Contest. an American Tornado. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 3

The referee (Mr. Harald Baker) decided at the Stadium on Saturday night that Frank Loughrey, the American, had broken even with Mick King,…

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Alleged Insulting Words. Two Cases in the Police Court. a Boxing Day Row

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 2

Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., had only two cases to deal with in the Police Court this morning. These were both in respect to summonses charging the…

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World's Boxing Championship. 45 Rounds' Contest Arranged. Johnson and Willard. New York

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 1

Jack Johnson, the boxing champion, and Jesse Willard have arranged a 45 rounds' contest for the world's heavyweight championships to be fought at…

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Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia. Sydney, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 4

Play was resumed to-day in the inter-state match, New South Wales v. South Australia, when Andrews and Bardsley continued the first innings of New…

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Broken Hill Jockey Club Races

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

Nominations will close this evening at 6 o'clock with Mr. H. L. Hosier (the secretary) for the B.H.J.C. races, to be held on the South Course on…

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Sporting. Sydney Racing. Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 2

Investment on the Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap continues flat. Yesterday Malt Mark and Portrush were, the favorite selections for…

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B.h.j.c. Races. Anniversary Day Meeting. the Nominations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 4

Nominations closed at 6 o'clock this evening with the secretary (Mr. H. L. Hosier) for the B.H.J.C. race meeting to be held on the South Broke[?]…

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Latest Sporting. Country Tennis in Sydney. Broken Hill Wins Once, Defeated Twice. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 4

In the country tennis matches yesterday some of the contests resulted:— No. 1 Division. Wagga defeated Buddabadah,…

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Sporting. Boxing. Roberts v. Daniels. Latter Knocked Out. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 2

Dan Roberts knocked out Danial in the 11th round…

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Broken Hill Jockey Club Races

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the B.H.J.C. was held last night, Mr. E. Boan (vice-president) in the chair in the absence of Dr. Bartley (president). The…

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Country Tennis Carnival. Yesterday's Play. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 2

Following are the results of yesterday's play in the country tennis [?]nival:— Division [?]…

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