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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1915

1,272 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 62 of 64

Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 14 December 1915 · page 4

The following players will represent, All Saints v. Singleton B team on Victoria Square on Saturday next at 2 o'clock: C. Morris, W. Stewart, A…

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Cessnock Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 December 1915 · page 7

The following entries have been received for the Cessnock races to be held on Saturday next:—December Mile.—My Climax, Lady Valin…

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Barnsley Picnic Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 December 1915 · page 7

The West Wallsend Cowboys' Club held their second race meeting on the Barnsley racecourse, on Saturday last, and the attendance was good. The committee. of…

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Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 December 1915 · page 2

A big success is assured for the local races on the Recreation Grouud course this (Wednesday) afternoon. Large fields will be the order of the…

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Bowls East Maitland v. LOWLANDS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 December 1915 · page 7

The following players will represent East Maitland against Lowlands at East Maitland next Saturday:—Scoles, McCook, Pryor, D[?] Burgess, Hills, De[?] Whit[?]…

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Wallsend Christmas Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 December 1915 · page 4

It will be observed by advertisement in this issue that the Christmas meeting of the Wallsend Jockey Club will be held on the 27th and 28th instant, and not on the 27th…

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Unable to Pay. Bookmaker at Barnsley Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 December 1915 · page 7

David Marks (25), bookmaker, and Patrick Harris (33), clerk, were at the Newcastle Police Court on Monday before Mr. Butler, S.M., charged with being [?] and…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 December 1915 · page 2

A match between Glendon and South Singleton was played on Saturday last, resulting in a win for the home team. Glendon scored 108 (E. Burns not out…

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Muswellbrook Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1915 · page 5

The Muswellbrook Jockey Club races have been postponed until Wednesday next, 22nd instant. At first it was intended to race on Monday, but to avoid clashing with…

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Sporting. Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 December 1915 · page 4

Following will represent South Singleton v. Greta at South Singleton Park on Saturday next, play to commence at 2 p.m.: C. Doohan, H. Richardson, J…

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Boxing. Erancis v. O'MELLEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1915 · page 7

The event to take place at the Maitland Stadium next Saturday night between Sid Francis and Tom O'Malley possesses all the essentials for a highly exciting…

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The Races Postponed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 3

The management of the proprietary club races had been looking forward to a very successful meeting on Wednesday, as numerous entires had been received for the…

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Boxing. Francis v. O'malley. To-morrow-night's Contest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 7

With the prospect of an unusually strenuous and exciting battle, to-morrow night's contest at the Maitland Stadium between Sid Francis and Tom O'Malley is attracting great…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 5

Vancouver, Wednesday.—A match was arranged to-day in Chicago between Jess Willard and Fred Fulton, of RoChester, Minnesota, for the world's…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 2

A scratch match will be played on the local oval to-day, provided the wicket is playable, otherwise practice will be held All playing…

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Boxing. Cole Beats Lewis

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 15

The two Sydney welterweights, Jack Cole and Tommy Lewis, met at the Maitland Stadium, on Saturday night, and, as was expected. but up one of the best contests seen…

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Boxing. Jimmy Hill v. Lew Edwards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 7

Not for over a quarter of a century, and that was when Griffo astonished everyone by defeating Billy Murphy for the featherweight championship of the world, has there…

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Cessnock Races. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 5

In consequence of the inclemency of the weather, Cessnock Jockey Club races, which were to be held to-day, have been postponed indefinitely…

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Boxing. Frances v. O'malley To-night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 5

Sid Francis, of Melbourne, and Tom O'Malley, of Brisbane, will meet at the Maitland Stadium to-night in a twenty round contest…

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Muswellbbook Races. Postponed Till Wednesday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 2

Owing to the heavy rain on Wednesday last, the Muswellbrook Race Club was compelled to postpone the races set down for that day. In addition to…

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