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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1908

1,536 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 77

Triangular Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 July 1908 · page 3

The "Referee" says it is afraid that the uncompromising tone of the Advisory Committee will lead to a good deal of friction and ill-feeling in Australia…

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Football. East Maitland v. West End

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 July 1908 · page 4

On the Albion Ground on Saturday a large number of spectators witnessed a good game between East Maitland and West End, the match resulting in a win…

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Very Latest Cables. London, Sunday afternoon. English Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 July 1908 · page 3

The Players defeated the Gentlemen, at Lords Ground, by seven wickets. There was much criticism at the inclusion of Tarrant…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 4
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The British Rugby team defeated Poverty Bay at Gisborne (N.Z.) on Saturday by 25 points to 3. Playing under Northern Union rules,…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 4

The folowing players have been selected to play for Singleton against Teachers' Club on Cricket Ground on Saturday next, 11th instant, play…

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Triangular Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 5

The "Observer" complains that "the counties are forcing Marylebone Club to commit a breach of faith regarding the next visit of the Australian team. This…

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International Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 3

The advisory committee of the Marylebone Cricket Club has passed a resolntion asking the Marylebone Club to inform the Board of Cricket Control in…

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Swimming Championship. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 2

Springfield, of Queensland, won the English long distance amateur swimming championship. Beaurcpaire, of Melbourne, again collapsed…

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Father Vaughan on Boxing. "Not Brutalising."

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 3

Father Brrnard Vaughan and Tommy Barns met in the prize ring at London on Tune 4 last. Burns is a staunch Boman Catholic, and attended the men's…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. House Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 7

July 8.—Newcastle. July 22.—Maitland Benevolent Home Benefit Races. PIGEON SHOOTING…

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Traingular Cricket. Newspaper Opinions. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 2

The "Referee," in an article in its columns, states that it. is afraid that the uncompromising tone of the Advisory Committee will lead to a good deal of…

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English Cricket. (By Cable). London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 2

The cricket match at Lords, Gentlemen v. Players of England, was won by the latter by seven wickets. The inclusion of Tarrant, of Australia,…

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Tennis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 2

A match was played on Saturday last on Potts Point Court. between Potts Point B's and Segenhoe, and resulted in a win for Segenhoe, by 23…

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Swimming the Channel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 5

J. Wolffe yesterday almost succeeded in swimming across the Channel. He swam 35 miles in 15 hours, when the tide compelled him to abandon the attempt. He was within three…

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Football. Positions of Clubs

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 2

TEAMS—A Grade, MATCHES PLAYED PWDFLP Aberdeen.......... 4 2 2 0 0 12 M…

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Echoes of Sport. the Calendar. Horse Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 3

July 22.—Maitland Benevolent Home Benefit Races. PIGEON SHOOTING. July 18.—Singleton Piegon Match, entries,…

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Sport in Our Fathers' Time. Some Curious Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 6

The catalogue of sports and pastimes is unlimited, but as far as popularity goes, racing everywhere bears away the bell. The reason is not far to seek. Unless the…

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Latest Sporting News. Newcastle Jockey Club Races. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 5

The Newcastle Jockey Club's race meeting took place to-day at Broadmeadow. The weather was beautifully fine, the track in excellent order, and there was a large…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 4

A match at Toowoomba on Tuesday afternoon between the Maoris and a Queensland team was very fast, and at times somewhat rough. Shortly…

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