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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1915

1,272 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 64

Bowls. Belgian Appeal Handicap. Easter Touring Team v. Home Team

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 March 1915 · page 2

A grand handicap bowling match will take place on Singleton club green on Saturday next play starting punctually at 2.30 o'clock. Each rink of the…

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Boxing. Powell v. BROMWICH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 7

Artie Powell and Alf Bromwich will meet at Cessnock to-night. Both lads are reported to be in the best of condition and the fight is expected to go the full distance. There…

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Cessnock Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 7
Also in The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder, The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder

Favoured with fine weather, there should be a good attendance at Cessnock races, which are to be held to-morrow The entires show a falling-off, but this is due no…

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Correspondence. Is Racing Clean ? to the Editor

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 4

Sir,—It was a great pleasure to read in the "Eagle" the remarks made upon the quality of the racing of to-day. I have often…

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The Cessnock races are down for decision to-morrow, and a big attendance may be looked forward to. Mr. Quinton has adjusted the weights

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 3

A splendid dance was held at Mr. Ben Jackson's on Saturday night, and everyone who could shake a bg enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Dick was in splendid fettle at the dance, and obliged the company with several songs. . The audience was surprised at tbe quality of his voice,…

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Two track races are set down for to-morrow, a 1-mile and 2-mile. A large entry has been received, including several Newcastle riders. Good

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 3

It takes a lot to disturb the equili­brium of the average Cessnocknite, yet last Tuesday, when a Health Ofticor from Sydney continued the opinion tltat there were two oases of 6txial!ppx in town, even busy Cess-nock; to speak metaphorically, leaned on its pick and looked aBkanoe. -At once there was commotion, and on ; the highways and byways the dis- | cussion was smallpox. The two i…

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Boxing. Novice Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 7

Jummer Edwards, who is running two tournaments at Andrews' Stadium, intends to put the same show on as he did at Tighe's Hill. Maitland followers of the sport will…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 8

The following players will represent South Singleton v. Whittingham, at Whittingham, to-day:—M. Weale, A. Britz, L. Lambert, B. Stewart, H. Thrift,…

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Bowls. Belgian Appeal Handicap

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

Players are again reminded of the match arranged for to-day on Singleton club green, Easter Touring Team versus Home Team, play starting sharp at 2.30,…

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Boxing. Darcy Wins. Loughrey Outclassed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 15

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

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Boxing at Auburn. Deputation to Mr. Flowers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 15

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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British Association Football English Cup Replays. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 2

The following are the results of the replay of ties in the English Cup. Norwick City and Brsdford City played a scoreless draw; Hall City beat Southsmpton by 14…

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The Turf and War. Continuance of Racing. London, March 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 5

Lord Rosebery, in a letter to the newspapers, protests against the suggestion to stop racing. If racing ceases altogether, he says, thoroughbred horses which are…

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Athletics. St. Patrick's Day Sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 7

pedestrians are reminded by advertisement in this issue that entries for all foot-running events on connection with St. Patrick's Day sports close with Mr. Con Inwin…

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Boxing. Hardwick Successful

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 7

Harld Hardwick, the popular ex-champion amateur swimmer, made his first professional appearance in the boxing ring at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, and won…

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British Association Football. London, March 6

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

The following are the results of to-day's League games:—Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool drew, I goal each; Manchester City beat Sunderland, 8-0; west Bromwich…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 4

The fight between Mick King and Les Darey, arranged to take place in Sydney on Saturday next, is off. The former is suffering from a heavy cold…

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Boxing at Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 7

At Cessnock last Friday night, Fred. Carrick the manager of the local Stadium, put on Clarrie Green and Joe Grimm. The contest went the full twenty rounds, Green…

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