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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1915

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Boxing. Wells Still Champion. Gurney Beaten

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 December 1915 · page 7

Tommy Wells was called upon at the Maitland Stadium on Saturday night to defend his title of bantam champion of New South Wales by Billy Gurney. The…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 December 1915 · page 4

At the Melbourne Stadium on Saturday night, Tommy "Uren (9st 131b) was declared the winner over Fred Kay (lOst lO[?]lb), in the 12th round. Kay was…

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Boxing, Cole v. LEWIS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 December 1915 · page 5

Sid. Stanley who will be remembered as the trainer of Dave smith, Gordon Coghill, Henrl Demlen, and many other good boxers, is also training tommy Lewis, and in…

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Picnic Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1915 · page 2

The days racing in aid of the School of Arts came off on Saturday last, and there was a very fair attendance, although Dungog was…

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Boxing. Cole v. LEWIS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 December 1915 · page 7

It is not often that a contest is staged, in which both contestants are so similar in every particular, as will be found when Jack Colo and Tommy Lewls face each…

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Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 8 December 1915 · page 3

Entries for all events in connection with the December meeting of the Muswellbrook Race Club close this (Wednesday) evening at 8 pm. The mesting eventuates on…

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A Gaming-house. "For the Training of Athletics."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 December 1915 · page 6

Lawrence Herbert Gaffney (33), was fined [?] with the alternative of four months hard labour at the Central Police Court, Sydney, on being convicted on a charge of…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 December 1915 · page 4

As was generally anticipated among people at the Stadium, in spite of frequent press announcements, there is no likelihood of Les. Darcy's going to…

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Boxing. Barrackers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 December 1915 · page 7

The following, by "Solar Plexus" in the "Referee," is interesting and could be followed by local fans with advantage to themselves and benefit to the game:—A word to…

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Boxing. Colby v. LEWIS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 5

There is every indication of an unusually big attendance at the Maitland Stadium to-morrow night to witness the contest between Jack Cole and Tommy Lewis, as the event is…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 5

The following horses have been scratched for their engagements at Maitland races to-morrow:—Novice Handicap. Myra Haut: Maitland Handicap, Happy Miss…

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Cricket. Wollombi v. LAGUNA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 7

A cricket match was played between Laguna and Wellmbi on the Wollombi ground on Saturday last. The scores were —Laguna 72. P. Woodbury 23. W…

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Maitland Races. To-morrow's Fixture

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 7

Looking none the worse for the day spell through which we have passed, the picturesque and conveniently-situated Rutherford course will be the rendervous of sportsmen…

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Scone Athletic Club. Last Saturday's Outing

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 2

The day's sports under the auspices of the local Athletic Club, as briefly mentioned in our last issue, were held on the Park on…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 December 1915 · page 5

Sydney has not seen Jimmy, Hill in action for some time. On December 18 our featherweight champion will be keyed up to his very best for the great…

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Boxing. Wells Still Champion. Gurney Beaten

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 December 1915 · page 15

Tommy Wells was called upon at the Maitland Stadium on Saturday night to defend his title of bantam champion of New South Wales by Billy Gurney The…

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Boxing. Cole v. Lewis. To-night's Contest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 December 1915 · page 7

The contest to take place at the Maitland Stadium to-night between Jack Cole and Tommy Lewis promises to result in one of the greatest battles ever seen in a local ring,…

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Boxing. Cole Beats Lewis

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 December 1915 · page 7

The two sydney welterweights, jack Cole and Tommy Lewis, met at the Maitland Stadium on Saturday night, and, as was expected, put up one of the best contests seen…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 December 1915 · page 7

Saturday's meeting at Maitland attracted a very large attendance, including a large number from the seaside city. Despite the dry spell that we have been experiencing for…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 December 1915 · page 4

Mick M'Guiro (10st/4½lb) provided an interesting display of boxing against Henri Demlen (lOst 9lb) at Brisbane on Saturday night, and though the…

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