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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Boxing. Dave Smith Retires

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 7

Writing to the "Referee," Dave Smith says:—"The Australian public have seen the last of me in the ring as a principal. I am tired of the wrangling necessary to get…

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Boxing Championship. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 5

Bombardier Wells beat Rice at Belfast in the sixth round for the championship…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 7

The February meeting of the Maitland Jockey Club, which is to take place at Rutherford to-morrow, gives every promise of being one of the most successful yet…

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Boxing. Jeff Smith's Challenge. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 5

Jeff Smith has challenged Dave Smith to a contest for £200 aside, but it is doubtful whether the latter will accept…

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Boxing Championship. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 3

Bombardier Wells bent Rice at Belfast in the sixth round for the championship…

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Boxing. Middleweight Championship. Smith Beats King

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 15

Jeff Smith defeated Mick King for the middleweight championship of the world. Weights: Smith, 11st 4½lb; King, 11st 1½lb…

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Boxing. Johnson V Willard. New York, Feb. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 7

Owing to Jack Johnson, being barred an Mexico, by order of General Carranza, his fight with Jess Willard, for the heavyweight championship, has been indefinitely…

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Rosehill Races. Lady Antonio's Success. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 5

The Rosehill meeting this afternoon was favoured by fine weather and a large attendance. Following are the results:—THE HURDLE RACE, £100…

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Athletics. St. Patrick's Day Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 7

The programme of athletic events to be competed for at St. Patrick's Day sports in Maitland on Saturday, March 20, will be found in this issue. The St. Patrick's…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 7

There seems to be no falling off in the support accorded racing in the Northern district, for there was a large attendance at Rutherford on Saturday, when the…

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Boxing. Darcy Wins. Loughrey Outclassed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 7

After a one-sded battle at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, Les Darcy was awarded a points decision over Frank Loughrey. Throughout the whole twenty…

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British Association Football. English Cup Replays. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 8

The following are the results of the replay of ties in the English Cup Norwich City and Bradford City played a scoreless draw: Hull City beat Southampton by 4…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 4

It is reported that Bill Squires has been quietly training, and that he is anxious to meet Dave Smith for the Australian heavyweight championship…

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BOXING. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 2

Ben Doyle claims the heavy-weight championship of Australia, vice Dave Smith, who has retired…

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Boxing at Auburn. Deputation to Mr. Flowers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 3

A deputation representing 1800 residents of Auburn who objected to the Mayor exercising his right to a casting vote in the council, was introduced by Mr. Lang, M.P…

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Boxing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 1

Darey defeated Loughrey at Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. M'Coy defeated Mehegan in Melbourne, the latter giving in in the…

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SPORTING. The Turf. Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 1

The races to take place on the local racecourse to-day (Wednesday) promise to provide a good afternoon's sport for all who patronise them. Fair…

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English League Football London, March 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 8

In the League football matches. Bradford defeated Cholsen by one goal to nil, and Sheffield Wednesday defeated B[?]lton Wanderers by seven goals to nil…

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Boxing. Costa V Regan

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1915 · page 7

Joe Costa was in town yesterday and lodged his side wager with Mr. Andrews, for his match with Dan Regan. The next contest on Costa's programme is with Dan…

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Football Final. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1915 · page 5

In the re-play for the Cup, Bradford City defeated Norwich City by two goals to none…

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