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Sport, 1915

1,272 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 41 of 64

Bowls Central Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 7

On the Central green on saturday afternoon, Messrs. Crockett and Mclntyre i8n the semi—final of the Paris' tournament…

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Boxing. Costa v. KILRAIN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 7

A record house is expected at the Maitland Stadium, to-morrow night, when Costa and Kirain meet in a scheduled 20 rounds' content. Kilrain's admirers were pleased…

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Maitland Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 3

The flags will be flying at the popular Maitland racecourse to-day. The large entry is in keeping with the growing popularity of the club…

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Turf. To-morrow's Races

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 2

After the glorious rains, by which we benefited to the extent, of slightly over an inch, everything points to propitious weather for the Australia…

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Lawn Tennis and Croquet Clubs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 4

The West Maitland Lawn Tennis and Croquet Clubs are holding a benefit in aid of Australia Day funds on the courts to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, starting at…

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Maitland Races. To-morrow's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 7

The Maitland Jockey Club is in the field with a meeting for to-morrow, and with a continuation of the beautiful weather experienced to-day, there should be a record…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 2

M'Goorty v. Darcy, the world's middle, weight test, set down for the last day of the month, will assuredly be the greatest match of 1915. The attendance…

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Boxing. Costa v. KILRAIN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 7

When Joe Costs and Harry Kilrain enter the ring at the Maitland Stadium to-night, they should be greeted with a packed house. Never have two more evenly-matched men…

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Boxing. Hardwick Defeats Bond

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 15

Joe Bond, the Canadian heavyweight boxer, made a decidedly favourable impression on the boxing public in his first fight—against Harold Hardwick—at the…

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Across the Atlantic. an Exciting Voyage. Racing a German Submarine

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 July 1915 · page 10

This young Newcastle writer, who recently left America to report to London headquarters of the Legion of Frontiersmen, sends us an account of the trip from…

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Football. Rugby Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 7

The Newcastle team added another victory to its list by defeating East End on the Park on Saturday. From the from displayed in the last meeting of these two teams Easts…

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Boxing. Costa Heats Kilrain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 7

Joe Costa, of Newcastle, and Harry Kilrain, of Sydney, attracted' a fair attendance at the Maitland Stadium on Saturday night. Both lads were in perfect condition, but…

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Bowls. Maitland Bowling Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 7

On Saturday afternoon a treat roll-up of bowlers took place on this club's tureen, this occasion being tournament games in aid of the Australia Day Fund. There was an…

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Athletics. Australia Day Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 July 1915 · page 7

The secretaries to the Australia Day Carnival, which is to be held on the Albion Ground, West Maitland, next Saturday, will receive entries up till to-morrow (Tuesday)…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 July 1915 · page 4

At Melbourne on Saturday night, Herb. M'Coy knocked out Hughie Mehegan in the 15th round. Fighting Billy Murray, anothor of…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 July 1915 · page 7

The following entries have, been received for the Australia Day race meeting, to be held, on Saturday next, July 21:- Wallsend Handicap; 6 furlongs.- Ninfla,…

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Football and War

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1915 · page 4

At a meeting of the South Australian Football League important matters in connection with the season and the circumstances…

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Struggle for Racing. Desperate Battles Raging. Grand Duke's Strategy

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 July 1915 · page 2

London, Saturday.—The Petrograd correspondent of the "Morning Post" States that the German progress has ceased. It can now be said that the…

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Athletics. Australia Day Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 July 1915 · page 7

The secretaries to the Australia Day carnival which is to be held on the Albion Ground next Saturday, will receive entries up till to-night for the athletic events…

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Boxing. Tournaments

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 July 1915 · page 7

The 10st 10lbs and 9st 9lbs £50 tournament will commence at the Maitland Stadium on Saturday night. There will be six contests, and half of the proceeds on that night will…

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