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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1910

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South African Cricket Team

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 July 1910 · page 3

Mr. Abe Bailey, interviewed on the subject of the South Africans' visit to Australia, says that provided the guarantee of the Sydney "Sun" comes through the Australian Board of Control,…

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South African Cricket Team a Guarantor Comes Forward

Singleton Argus · Thursday 28 July 1910 · page 2

It was indicated recently that, al though the Board of Control had refus ed, as a matter of principle, to give a guarantee of ?5000 to secure a visit of…

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To-morrow's Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 July 1910 · page 4

Lovers of football should have the pleasure to-morrow of witnessing two matches on the Albion Ground that will be well worth seeing, in fact they promise to be the most interesting games played…

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County Cricket Championship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 July 1910 · page 5

In county cricket Essex bent Kent by 180 runs. The Rev. F. H. Gillingham, for Essex, scored 145. For the county championship Kent is leading, Middlesex being second, and…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 4

J. T. Tyldesley headed the English bat ting averages on June 18,with 1024 runs, 68.26 per innings. F. Tarrant had then scored 657 at 50.53. In the matter of…

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Latest Sporting News. Heddon Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 3

as a dairying—Committee—Messrs. J. Wolstenholme number of so-called L. W. Birkenhead, T. W. Silk, can hardly be said to be [?]right; hon, surgeon, Dr. tinct breeds, because they [?], Mr. J. W…

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Cessnock Jockey Club Races. [?] Wet Meeting

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 2

For the second time in succession the Cessnock Jockey Club were unfortunate in having to contend with wet weather at their races. The…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 July 1910 · page 4

A native of Lake Nyassa, central Ar riea, is regarded as the coming athlete of the world, so far as weight-lifting and fighting are concerned. He is only a…

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Tennis Championship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 August 1910 · page 3

[?] the Northumberland championship finals M. J. G. Ritchie has defeated S. N. Doust 1-6 [?] 6-4 Dr. Poidevin and S. N. Doust feasted M. J. G. Ritchie and Pribble 6-3, 7-5…

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Country Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 August 1910 · page 3

In the Country cricket championship, Lel[?]shire defeated Laneashire by six wickets…

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Football in South Africa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 August 1910 · page 3

[?] football England defeated South Africa by six goals to three…

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Football. East Newcastle v. East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 August 1910 · page 4

In the inter-union club competition East Newcastle defeated East Maitland on the Albion Ground on Saturday by 16 points to 10 after a fast fame. The winners were heavier and…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 August 1910 · page 6

Bill Squires will probably meet the boat heavy-weight in Australia at Melbourne Cup time, and the match will take place at the Stadium, to be erected in…

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Bowls

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 August 1910 · page 4

The following players will represent Maitland Club against Central Club, on the Park, on Wednesday afternoon:—Marshall, Sheedy, Cooper, Edmunds; Rourke Clarke, Kline, Wilks; Eckford…

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Swimming This Channel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 August 1910 · page 5

Jabez Wolffe made another attempt to swim across the Channel. He had completed 12 miles of the journey when wind and a swell compelled him to abandon the attempt to complete the full…

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Football

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 August 1910 · page 6

N. S. Wales defeated Queensland at Brisbane on Saturday, in a Rugby league match, by 40 points to 21. In Sydney First Grade Rugby on…

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Football. To-morrow's Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 August 1910 · page 5

Royal Juniors v. Kurri Kurri at Kurri:—R. Cooper, J. Watten, Essy Brunker, F. Bowe, J. Ralston, B. Edmunds, J. Eades, J. McElrey, W. Niddrie, E. Mitchell, L.Okeefe, E. O'Brien, C…

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In Cricket. Introduced by a Sydney Association

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 August 1910 · page 1

An innovation has been made by the St. George Cricket Association, which comprises 37 clubs, and has a register of 600 players, in adopting at its annual…

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Warwick Farm Races. Curry and Vanadium. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 August 1910 · page 2

Following are results of the Warwick Farm races held to-day:-Fixed Deposit Hurdles, 2 miles.-Con torp, 10st 11lb, 1: Gay Hampton, 10st 6lb,…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 3 August 1910 · page 3

A match was played at Aberdeen on Saturday last on connection with the Upper Hunter, competition between teams representing Scone and Muswell…

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