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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1914

2,002 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 101

Football Notes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1914 · page 8

Judging by the attendances, at last Saturday's match—Rovors v. Gloucester—football will be witnessed by large crowds this season…

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Wallsend Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 May 1914 · page 7

The following nominations have been received in connection with the Wallsend Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday, May 9th:—…

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Cricket. Junior Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 May 1914 · page 7

The final of the H.R. and M. D. Junior Cricket Association competition, will be commenced to-morrow (Saturday)on the association wicket, situated in Maitland…

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Boxing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 11

Les Darey, the northern champion, has been suffering from a strained right wrist since his contest with Billy MeNabb here last week, and it will be some little time…

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Boxing. Andrews Tournaments

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 15

The 9.4 and 10.4 tournaments promoted by Mr. Jack Andrews wore brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday evening in the presence of a large and delighted…

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Bowls. Progressive Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 11

In the president's trophy a progressive tournament promoted by Maitland Central Club, the following heats have been decided:—Crockett defeated Thompson…

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Bowls. Local Competitions

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 4

Six rinks are in order for play to day. There being no inter-club match upon the local green, members are reminded that the first rounds of captaincy…

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A "Boom" in Boxing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 6

Stephen Black, ex-amateur middle-weight champion of South Africa, writes in the London "Daily Mall" of March 14 last:- "On Monday next the King dines with the…

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Lawn Tennis. London, April 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 2

In the semi-final of the singles at the Montreaux lawn tennis tournament, N. Brookes beat Count Salm,. 6-1, 6-2. At the Tulse Hill lawn tennis tournament…

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Boxing. Darcy Too Good for M'nabb

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 15

There was a tremendous attendance at the Maitland Stadium last week to witness the much-discussed contest between Les Darcy, the popular local idol, and Billy…

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Boxing News. Visitors to Australia. London, Thursday evening

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 3

Snowy Baker has engaged Badoux, the Swiss champion, Eustache the French middle-weight, and Vellet Denes, the French lightweight for five boxing contests each in…

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A Racing Action. Handling the Ponies. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 16

An action brought by Alfred George Owen, horse trainer, of Wollahra, against Charles Feldheim for £1500 damages for alleged slander was concluded to-day, when…

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Football. Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 7

The Hunter branch of the Rugby League opened its season on Saturday, when practice matches were played on the show ground in aid of the accident fund…

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Golf. Maitland Golf Links

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 5

The opening of the Maitland golf links for the season took place on Saturday afternoon a large number of ladies and gentlemen being present including visitors from all…

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Bowls. Northern Championship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 7

For the first time in the history of bowles in Maitland, championship rink honours have come to Maitland. During the past five or six years the Maitland Club have been…

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Lawn Tennis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 2

In the final at the Norwood hard court tournament, Doust defeated Dixon, 6-1 S-G…

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Boxing. Thorn Outpoints Johnson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 7

The featherweight contest between Frank Thorn (Australia) and Leo Johnson (America) attracted a comparatively large attendance to tho Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, but…

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Boolaroo Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 7

The May meeting of the Boolaroo Race Club, held on Saturday last was brought all in pleasant circumstances, the weather being delightful. The attendance, which was a…

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English Golf. "Golf Illustrated" Gold Vase. London. May 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 May 1914 · page 2

H. H. Hilton won the "Golf Illustrated" Gold Vase, a competition for amateur golf crs, which was played on the Sunningdale links. Hilton's score was 151. H. B. D…

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Durham Rugby Football Union

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 May 1914 · page 4

A meeting was held in School of Arts on Saturday night, May 2nd, at which the following were present:—Messrs Headley and Mills…

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