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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1912

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Boxing. Hannan V. Douglas

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 7

"Fight" is an obnoxious word when used in connection with a willing and scientific set-to with the up-hoistered hsts. Boxing is altogether apart from the branch of the old…

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To-morrow's Matches. Rugby Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 7

As notified elsewhere, the H.D.R.F. Union is continuing its competitions in the different grades on the Albion Ground to-morrow. West End will meet East…

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Ladies' Golf Championship. London, May 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 5

MISS Teacher, the ex-Scottish champion, [?] Miss Nancy Parbury, of Sydney. In the third round of the Ladies Golf Championship…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 6

The contest betwèn Sam Meles Dan Flyan, which was down for [?] at Sydney Stadiam to day (Sat[?]) has been cancelled, owing to the…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 2

A match will be played on the local Show Ground this afternoon, between Muswellbrook and Scone. As Scone are desirous of leaving…

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Boxing. Hannan v. DOUGLAS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 7

A great crowd in expected to witness the contest between Hilly Hannan, champion of New Zealand, and Arthur Douglas, champion of South Africa, at the Adelphi Hall…

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Aberdeen Pony Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 2

The following are the weights for the above races to take place to-day:—Maiden Plato, J mile, 14.2.—Nora Doone (late Lorna Doone), 9.12, Boonie Bess 9.8,…

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Boxing. Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 15

Jack Johnson is still engaged upon the process of getting off flesh. Letters that he has sent to a friend in San Francisco state that he is keen on getting into similar…

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Upper Hunter Amateur Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 2

Officials: Judge, Mr. J. A. K. Shaw; starter, Mr. J. C. White; clerk of scales, Mr. W. V. Parkinson; clerk of course, Mr. E. Oakes; stewards, Messrs C. W…

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Cricket. South United Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 7

At a smoke concert and euchre tournament held at the residence of Mr. S. Holland, Louth Park, the trophies won by members of the South United Club during the season were presented. Supper…

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The Olympic Games. Lawn Tennis Singles. Stockholm, May 11

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 3

In the semi-final of the lawn tennis singles, which are being played at Stockholm in connection with the Olympic Games, C. P. Dixon (England) defeated A. F…

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Cricket in England. Australia Defeats Essex. London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 4

When play was resumed to-day, the Australians closed their innings with three wickets down for 564. The county, requiring 373 runs 'to win, opened its…

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Latest Sporting News. Newcastle Jockey Club Races. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 5

The Cup meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club to-day was one of the most successful yet held by the club, the weather being fine, and the attendance very large…

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International Cricket. [?] v. Northamptonshire Visitors Good Start. London, May 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 7

Australian cricketers commenced the match of their tour to-day at North[?] against Northamptonshire. Smith, Webster, and Hazlitt were omitted…

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Athletics. Hospital Benefit Handicap

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 May 1912 · page 5

The hospital benefit handicap promoted by Messrs. Mangan and Daunt, to take place at the Ascot Running Ground on pay-Saturday night, June 1, will be for a prize of £10, and…

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Rugby Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 May 1912 · page 7

An interesting and even game was provided on the Albion Ground between West End and East Newcastle, the visitors winning by 11 points to 3. S. Faweett scored for West End…

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Rat-coursing at Greta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 May 1912 · page 8

A rat coursing sweepstake of £8 10s was run off on the Greta coursing ground by Mr. Donald Robertson on Saturday last. Mr. T. Richardson was judge, Mr. E. Redgrove slipper, and Mr. W.O'Shea…

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County Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 May 1912 · page 5

In equity cricket Lancashire defeated Middlesex, P.F. Warner made 105 not out…

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Boxing. Douglas Wins From Hannan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 May 1912 · page 7

Despite the fact that many Maitland sportsmen did not arrive home from the Cup at Newcastle until the "wee sma oors" there was practically a full house at Adelphi Hall on…

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Newcastle J.c. Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 May 1912 · page 4

The race meeting of Newcastle Jockey Club will be continued on Wednesday, when there should again he excellent sport, for every event has filled well. The handicaps are published in this issue…

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