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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1914

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Boxing. Andrews' Tournaments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1914 · page 7

A final reminder is given those interested that nominations close this evening with Mr. Jack Andrews for the two tournaments to be commenced at the local stadium on…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 7 March 1914 · page 2

Team to play against Muscle Creek on the Show Ground this afternoon. Play to start at 2 o'clock sharp:—W. R. Newland, C. D. Forrest, T…

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Boxing. Whitelaw V Darcy

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1914 · page 15

Last evening Bob Whitelaw and Les Darcy completed and signed articles here for a 20-rounds contest at Andrews' stadium on the 21st instane for the 'house," the winner…

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English Football Tour. London, Feb. 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1914 · page 3

The Northern Rugby Union has arranged to consider a proposal to accelerate the Challenge Cup and League finals in order to relieve those players who have been…

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Athletics. Brannon Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1914 · page 7

In this issue is advertised the full programme of the United Friendly Societies Demonstration to be held on Easter Monday, April 13, when £10 will be distributed in…

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Incident at Regatta. Two Boys Drowned. Hobart

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1914 · page 2

A drowning accident occurred off Cemetery Point, Newtown Bay, near Hobart, on Saturday afternoon. During the progress of the Newtown regatta six boys out…

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Lawn Tennis. Minstone, March 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1914 · page 2

A Wilding won the Riviern lawn tennis [?] yesterday by defeating [?] Lowe, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2…

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Football. Matches in England. London, March 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 March 1914 · page 2

The association Football Cup matches resulted as follows:— Liverpool beat Queen's Park Rangers, 2-1 Aston Villa beat Sheffield Wednesday by…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1914 · page 4

Frank O'Grady defeated Newhouse in 20 rounds on points in Melbourne. At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night Milburn Saylor knocked out Herb…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1914 · page 2

Hamilton was defeated on all four rinks by the City (Sydney) team at Kuring-gai green on Saturday by 101. to 74 in the State semi-finals…

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Heddon Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 March 1914 · page 7

The following entries have been received for Heddon Jockey Club races on Saturday:— Flying Handicap: 6 furlongs 100 yards. Sir Gibble, Spring Moon, Silent Princess,…

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Senior Football Club

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1914 · page 2

On Thursday night last about 25 members and supporters of the Senior Football Club gathered at the School of Arts, for the purpose of…

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Jerry's Plains Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 March 1914 · page 2

The following are the entries for the Jerry's Plains Races, to be held on Saturday, 14th inst.:— Maiden Plate. 5 furlongs.—Master…

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Denman Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

The Secretary of Denman Race Club informs us that very satisfactory entries have been received for the races to take place on the 21st instant, and he…

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Boxing. Smith Outpoints Haugil. London, March 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 7

Dick Smith out-pointed. Doing Haugh for the light-heavy weight championship and the Lonsdale Belt, at the National Sporting Club…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 4

Two French women fought for the women's boxing championship of the world on Saturday last at Chantilly racecourse, near Paris. There was…

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BOWLS. Local Club's Competition

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 2

The draw for singles handicap tournament for Messrs James Watson and Co.'s trophy, now taking place on Singleton Chub green, is as follows:—…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 7

When we metaphorically dropped into the office of the Newcastle Jockey Club yesterday we found ourselves, so to say, in hot water Instead of the usual debonnair and genial…

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Athletics. Sports at Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 7

It will be seen by official announcement in our advertising columns that St.Patrick's Day celebration sports, inaugurated at Muswellbrook last year, will be again held there…

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Football

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 2

The footballers are beginning to get to work and several strong teams are expected to be formed in Cessnock…

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