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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1915

1,272 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 64

Feeling confident that the sports of Maitland and district are in sympathy with the recruiting campaign, now being on throughout the State, Mr. W. J. Howe has Lawn Tennis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 August 1915 · page 7

HALTON v. LOSTOCK…

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Treatment in Germany. London, Tuesday. The United States Embassy in Berlin reports that the camp of Indian Prisoners at Zoss[?]n is clean and comfortable. The various races occupy separate barracks, and the

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 August 1915 · page 5

SOUTH-WEST AFRICA…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 August 1915 · page 4

Bddie M'.Goorty says Les. Darcy, is a better man than some people think he is. The American says he did not fight up to his best form on Saturday…

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Bowls Maitland Bowling Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 August 1915 · page 7

In connection with the Australia Day Fund the following players will take part in a rink tournament on the park on Saturday next for trophies:— Rourke, Oakes Logan,…

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Boxing. Darcy and McGOORTY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 August 1915 · page 7

Talk of a second meeting between McGoorty, and Darey has begun, as is always the case when two top-notchers have had a hard fight; but so far, this nothing more than…

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East Maitland Races

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

The public meeting held in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, last evening, in connection with an Australia Day fund race meeting, stands adjourned until Saturday night next, at and…

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Football. Rugby Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 7

The competitions were suspended last Saturday on account of the Australia day sports, but to-morrow will see the flags flying once again. Owing to the majority…

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Boxing. Feather Weight Championship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 7

The busy times which have bogun among Asustralian featherweights have a big purpose Jimmy Hill, Frank Ellis. Charlio Simpson, G[?]rge Tayor, Waverley Goikie, and so…

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Donnvbrook Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 4

A race meeting will bo hold at Donnybrook to-morrow in aid of the Australian wounded soldiers' fund, Laybutt's coaches will leave the post office, "Mercury" corner, and Andrews'…

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Wallsend Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 7

THE following entries have been received for the Wallsend Hospital benefit meeting, on Satrday, 14th August:— charity Handicap: 6 furlongs.— Kaneelah,…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 7

The opening day of the Newcastle Jockey Club's double barrelled fixture will be hold to-morrow, and the meeting will be continued on Wednesday next. A first-class entry has…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 August 1915 · page 5

Talk of a second meeting between McGoorty and Darey has begun as is always the case when two top notchers have had a hard light; but so far this…

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BOXING. McNABB v. Fritz Maki

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 August 1915 · page 7

The principals in to-night's contest at the West Maitland Stadium, Bily McNabb and Fritz Maki, have undergone such a severe preparation that it is safe to say that every…

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Died on Service. Well-known Rugby Player

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 August 1915 · page 6

Sydney Friday.—Arthur Rosenthal a well-known Manly and Interstate Rugby footballer, has died of fever in Egypt…

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BOXING. DARCY-McGOORTY Contest. Maitland Boy Wins. Police Save McGOORTY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 August 1915 · page 15

Wild scenes of enthusiasm marked the entry into the ring at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night of a dozen or so khaki-clad stalwarts from the Dardanelles about 8…

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BOXING. McNABB OUTCLASSED

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 August 1915 · page 7

There was a large attendance at the Maitland Stadium on Saturday night. This is not to be wondered at, seeing that Billy McNabb and Fritz Maki were to meet. The…

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Newcastle Races. First Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 August 1915 · page 7

"Delightful weather prevailed for the opening day of the Newcastle Jockey Club's August meeting on Saturday. The attendance was about up to the average. Patrons…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 August 1915 · page 4

Quendreux knocked out Hughir Mehegan in the ninth round at Brisbane on Saturday night. Joe Bonds, of America, defeated…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 August 1915 · page 4

The annual match, Singleton Clu' versus District, took place on Howe Park courts on Saturday, resulting in an easy victory for the District…

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Newcastle Races. To-morrow's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 August 1915 · page 7

The Newcastle Jockey Club's August meeting will be brought to a conclusion to-morrow. The entry, which is a large one, includes several metropolitan horses, so that a…

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