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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1911

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Boxing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

A cable from Vancouver, dated Sunday, read as follow:—"Tommy Burns states that he will not fight Langford in Australia. He does not intend to…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

A match is to be played on the local Show Ground on Saturday, between teams representing the Hunter District Association and the Upper Hunter…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 4
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Dave Smith got the decision against "Cyelone" Thompson at Sydney Stadium on Monday night, but at one stuge of the contest be went Within an ace of defeat,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 4

The match, Singleton against Tamworth on Saturday next, has been cancelled. All Saints' team v. Mt. Olive on…

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New South Wales Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 5

The general committee of the New South Wales Rugby League has decided to send members of management committee and several members of the general committee and the secretary to…

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Swimming

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 7

At Rusheutter's Bay Baths last evening te preliminary heats of the Cleburne Memorial 440 vards Interclub handicap were decided. The final will be contested at the…

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Boxing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 7

At Philadelphia Tonrmy O'Toole, of America defeated "Digger" Stanley of England…

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Sporting. BOXING

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

Smith gained a verdict over Thompson at Sydney Stadium on Tuesday night on points in n 20-round bout. It was one of the most scientific, evenly-matched,…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 7

Footballers are again reminded that a meeting will be held at Fatzen's Hall tomorrow (saturday) evening at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of hearing the nims and objects of New…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

Scone B's proceed to Owen's Gap to-morrow to enter into a game with the local eleven. Owing to the Aberdeen Club's inability…

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East MaitlAnd Athletic Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

The annual sports gathering of the East Maitland Athletic Club postponed from Anniversary Day, will be held on the Banks-street Reserve tomorrow. An…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 3

According to advices from New York, Al Kaufmann has challenged Jack Johnson, the champion, through Barucy Gerard, as follows:-"Al Kaufmann, who…

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Boxing. Broken Hill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

Dann defeated Greenshields in the ninth round at Broken Hill last night…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

The match between the South Africans and Victoria was concluded on Tuesday, and resulted in a win for the Springboks by eight wickets, The…

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Golf. the Seven Ages

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 7

All the world's a course, And all the men and women really golfers. They have their clubs and subs. and entrance fees…

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East Maitland Athletic Club. Annual Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

The annual sports gathering of the East Matland Athletic Club, postponed from Anniversary Day owing to unfavourable weather, was held on the Banks-street Reserve today,…

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Football. Hunter River Rugby League. New Football Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 6

On Saturday a representative and influential deputation front the New South Wales Rugby League, visited Maitland, and successfully inaugurated the establishment of…

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Swimming

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 6

At the Rose Bat swimming carnival wickham lowered the world's figures for the 100: yards back and breast stroke, Long worth did a fine sprint in the 500 yards…

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Football

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 5

In the Association football match, England v. Ireland, the former won by two goals to one. The Rugby football match. England v. Ireland, resulted in a win for Ireland by one try…

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