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Sport, 1910

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Wallsend Jockey Club Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 6

The following entries have been received in the Wallsend Jockey Club's meeting on Wednesday next:— Plattsburg Handicap; 7 furlongs.—Lord Jew[?]…

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V.a.t.c. Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 6

Following are the final acceptances [?] the Oakleigh Plate, 5d furlongs, to be run to-morrow:—Malmsey, Kerlic, Zilka, Salvia, Nagauruhoo, Late Hours, Captain White,…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 3

At Sydney on Wednesday night Frank Thorn defeated Dick Cullen, of America after 20 rounds of fighting. Thorn led almost right through…

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Bowls. Singles Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 8

A singles tournament promoted by the Central Bowling Club and which was limited to players who have never won a prize was brought to a final on Thursday afternoon on the Central Green…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 3

Armstrong is the confirmed growler of the Victorian team. He growls at every conceivable thing. He growls mightily when a catch is missed off his bowling…

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International Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 3

[?] football the match between England [?] Ireland ended in a draw, neither side scoring. In Association football, England and Ireland played a draw, each side scoring a goal…

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Tennis on Howe Park Oval. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 1

Sir,—As a member of the Singleton Cricket Club, I wish to emphatically pro test against the subletting by the club of their oval on Howe Park. I am a tennis…

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Football Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the Hunter District Rugby Football Union will be held at Winchester's rooms, on Tuesday evening, March…

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British Rugby Team for South Africa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 5

The Rugby Unions of England, Troland, Scotland, and Wales are jointly sending a team to South Africa…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 2

Following will represent Glendon v. Rosedale on Saturday at Glendon, play to commence at 2 o'clock:—E. Tacon, J. Donnelly, W. Szarka, F. Dagg, H. Burns,…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 6

The following entries have been received for the Maitland Jockey Club races, to be held on Wednesday next:— Flying Handicap; 6 furlongs.—Brilliant Boy,…

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Cricket. with the North Coast Team in Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 2

It is rather late in the day to write of the doings of this team; bat better late than never. The team was organised by Mr. A. R. Lawrie, of Rawdon Vale,…

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Sporting. ATHLETICS

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 2

Interest in the footrace at Stewarts Brook, on the 26th inst, between Geary and Mitchell, is fast reaching its culminating point, especially in the…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 3

Goode is anxious to have another fight with M'Call. He states that in his first fight in Newcastle his seconds had no right to throw in the towel, and he is…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 3

The following players have been, se lected to represent Singleton v. Sydney Tramway Cricket Association on Wed nesday and Thursday, 23rd and 24th inst.,…

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Cricket Club and Council Right to Sub-let. Council Move

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 5

Alderman Ind, speaking to the motion which stood on the business paper of the Council meeting on Thursday evening last and is to be found in extenso in…

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Three Miles Swimming Handicap

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 February 1910 · page 2

The New South Wales Swimming Association having decided that the three miles' swimming handicap shall be swum in the Domain Baths, Sydney, on Saturday next, the Maitland…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 February 1910 · page 3

Playing for North Adelaide against East Torrens on Saturday, Gehrs made 182 not out. The three loading clubs in Sydney First…

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Lawn Tennis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 February 1910 · page 7

The West Maitland lawn tennis courts were the scone of a very pleasant gathering on Saturday afternoon, the occasion being a match against Newcastle. In order to do honour to…

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Howe Park Tennis Club. (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 22 February 1910 · page 2

Sir,—In your report of the Council meeting it is made to appear that I sneered at- Alderman M'Fadden whilst speaking. This is incorrect. I hope never…

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