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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1914

2,002 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 101

Boxing. Andrews' Stadium

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 7

Excellent nominations have been received for the two tournaments promoted by Mr. Jack Andrews and to commence at the local stadium to-morrow night. The classes are…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 2

A very exciting match took place at Chichester on Saturday last between Glenmore 2nd eleven and Arabella 2nd eleven, which resulted…

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Dungog Pony Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 10

On Tuesday, 10th inst., the racecourse was was once moro the scene of life and bustle. The special train from Newcastle brought a large…

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Cessnock Races. a Successful Day

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 4

The Cessnock Jockey Club's Match meeting was run off on Saturday last in the presence of a large attendance. The weather was…

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Athletics. St. Patrick's Day Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 7

Attention is directed to the fact that entries for all athletic handicaps to be run at St. Patrick's Day Sports on the Albion Ground, West Maitland, on Saturday, 21st…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 6
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

The contest between Eddie M'Goorty and Jeff Smith to-night is arousing more interest than any event since the meeting of M'Goorty and the…

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Tennis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

The sixth annual meeting of the Kayuga Tennis Club was held last Saturday night, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing…

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Boxing. Andrews' Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 7

Granted fine weather this evening there should be a large attendance at Andrews' Stadium to witness the commencement of the 9.4 and 10.4 tournaments for prizes…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

The following players have been selected to represent Muswellbrook Cricket Club against Scone on the Show Ground to-day. Play to ste[?] at 10.45:—Nowland, Stewart,…

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Boxing. Hannan Beats Puie

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 15

A severe cold prevented Tim Land going against Jules Dubourg at Brisbane on Saturday night, and the match was abandoned. Billy Hannan, of West Maitland, and Harry…

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Incident at Regatta. Two Boys Drowned. Hobart

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 15

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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You Must Play Golf

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 12

Indoor work, [?] little fresh air, and exercise end in visits to the doctor. And the doctor, after ticking your ribs and hitting you under the left knee with a hammer, charges…

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Sporting. The Turf. Jerry's Plains Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 1

The following are the entries for the above races to be held on Saturday, 14th instant: Maiden Plate, 5 furlongs:—Master Gourie. Grafthard, Lonely Boy, Bell's Duke,…

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Cricket in South Africa. M.C.C. v. Western Provinces. Cape Colony

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 3

The match M.C.C. v. Western Provinces, ended in a draw in favour of the visitors. Scores:—M.C.C., first innings, 322 :(Douglas 93); second innings, four wickets for…

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Athletics. Cessnock Sports—carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 7

Over £100 in prize money and trophies will be distributed at the Cessnock sport carnival on Easter Monday. There are 25 events, comprising footracing, wood-chooping,…

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International Football. Rugby Union. Wales Defeats Ireland. London, March 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1914 · page 2

Wales beat Ireland in the international match by 11 points to 3…

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Bowls. Maitland V. Wallsend

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1914 · page 7

The chief fixture amongst the local bowler's on Saturday afternoon was the champion rink game between Maitland and Wallsend. The game was an exceptional one as the best the…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 4
Also in The Scone Advocate

Eddie M'Goorty, are American middleweight, was given the decision over Jeff Smith, also of America, at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, and almost…

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