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Broken Hill & the Far West · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Latest Sporting. Boxing. Clabby Defeats King. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 2 January 1916 · page 1

At the Sydney Stadium last night, Jimmy Glabby (11.2[?]) defeated Mick King (11.5), on points, after a hard contest…

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To-day's Races

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

The S.A.J.C. New Year's meeting will be held this afternoon. Races will also he held at Mentone (Victoria). Results of both meetings will be…

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South Broken Hill J.c. Races. Saturday's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

Although owing probably to the hot weather, the attendance at the South Broken Hill J.C. New Year's Day meeting was below the ordinary, the racing…

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Sporting. Boxing in Sydney. the Clabby-king Contest. Clabby Wins on Points. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

The Sydney Stadium last night was largely attended, when Jimmy Clabby (11st. 2½lb.) met Mick King (11st. 51b.). In the first three rounds both men…

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RACING. V.R.C. Meeting. Standish Handicap Won by Eurobin. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 1

The Victorian Racing Club's New Year meeting was opened on the Flemington course on Saturday. The westher was cool, and the attendance…

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Boxing

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

"He may weigh a ton, I don't care." said George Brown, the Yankee middleweight, when informed that Les Darcy had expressed unwillingness to make…

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SPORTING. S.A.J.C. Races. Nomion Wins New Year's Gift. Adelaide, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

The S.A.J.C. held its New Year's Day meeting this afternoon. Results:- MAIDEN PLATE, 7 furlongs…

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Latest Sporting. Port Augusta Races

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

The Summer meeting of the Port Augusta Licensed Victuallers' Clut was held on Monday. Results:- Handicap Hurdles.—Tot! Melba, [?]…

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Late Sporting. Wilcannia Athletic Club

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

The Wilcannia Athletic Club held its Christmas sports meting on Wednesday last. The results were as follows:…

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Sporting. Menindie Athletic Sports

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 3

Following are the results of the Merindie Athletic Club's annual sports meeting, held on December 27 and 28: First Day…

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Boxing Notes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 3

On New Year's Night, the boxing crowd at the Sydney Stadium, in the contest between Jimmy Clabby and Mick King, saw proof of Les Darcy's…

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Interesting Racing Case

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

At the Central Police Court in Sydney on Friday, before Mr. King, S.M., a case arising out of the alleged ringing in of a racehorse was heard (says "The…

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Barrier Ranges Cricket League. Mica-street v. NORTHS

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

Mica-street and Norths resumed the senior cricket on Saturday afternoon. The Norths won the toss, but sent the Mica-streets to the wickets; the result…

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Sporting. Menindie Picnic Races. Handicap Won by Yambarra. Menindie

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

The Settlers' Picnic race meeting was held on Saturday. The minimum weight for all races was 9.7, except in the maiden…

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Boxing at Port Augusta

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

The match between Dienhoff (8.5) and Sluice (8.4), says "The Transcontinental" (Port Augusta), attracted a good crowd to the Stadium On New Year's…

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Racing Management Committee

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Broken Hill Racing Committee of Management was held last night. The rabbit trouble on the racecourse was among the matters…

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Australian Racing Rules. Latest Amendments

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 1

The amendments of the Australian rules of racing, agreed to at the conference of delegates from principal clubs, held at Melbourne on November…

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Boxing Notes. (By "Knockout.")

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 5

Tommy Uren, at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, came triumphantly through the first test of his international quality. He was much too fast and…

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To-day's Races

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 5

Races will be held this afternoon at Burra (S.A.), Caulfield (V.A.T.C. meeting), and Warwick Farm (Sydney)…

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Boxing. Les. Darcy v. George Brown. Darcy Wins on Points. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 16 January 1916 · page 2

At the Stadium last night Les. Darcy (11st. 11lb.) met George ("Knockout") Brown (11st. 8½lb). Moving pictures were taken of the contest. The crowd…

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