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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1916

915 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 46

Bowls

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

On Saturday morning four rinks from Hamilton, and three from Singleton, proceeded to Sydney to play "friendly" games with the City Club's "A" and…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 7

The following entries have been received for the Maitland races, to be held on Saturday next:— The Flying Handicap: Six furlongs.—…

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Death of Old Cricket Identity

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

Mr Thomas Horan, one of the greatest of old-time cricketors, and one who materially helped to lay a sound foundation to international and State…

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SCONE J.C. RACES. To-Morrow

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

Everything points to the Scone Jockey Club holding a successful reunion to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon. With fine weather, the old…

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Sporting. Boxing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 3

Fritz Holland outpointed Tommy Urea at the Stadium on Saturday night. The decision met with a mixed reception. Holland has agreed to meet Clabby…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 1

After a fast Rugby match at Swansea, West Wales defeated an Australian team by 23 points to 7. The game was witnessed by 1500 spectators…

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The Turf. Scone Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 3

Scone races to-day ouglit to attract a fair attendance. Lonou or Cornnato may account for the Flying and Miss Kensington looks to be well in the Novice Blue Tilly…

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Athletic

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 April 1916 · page 3

The sports to be held on the Showground on Easter Monday promise to be well attended as usual. The Committee (St. Patrick's) have decided to increase the prize…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

Singleton will be engaged in a fourrink game against Berry (South Coast) on local green on Friday afternoon: Following will represent Singleton:—…

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Racing

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 5

"Those who advocate the maintenance of the perpetual racing carnival in time of war, on the ground that it is an industry and a source of employment,…

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Boxing. Maitland Stadium

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 7

On, Saturday night next Joe Cosin of Newcastle, will meet the hardest job of his ring career when he steps into the ring to meet Sox M'Kinnon, in a 20 round contest,…

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Bowls. Saturday's Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 7

Maitland v. Berry, on Park:—Heyes, Goodsir, Johnston, Jarman; Ooakes, Kerr, Hinch, H. Rourke; Drew, K[?] Cooper; marchall, Herrman, Smith, Sheedy,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 4

The following will represent South Singleton v. Rifle Team. at Smith Singleton, on Saturdny next. 22nd inst. at 2 o'clock:—F. M'Ginley A. Briz, G…

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Easter Racing Carnival. Doncaster Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 7

The Australian Jockey Club's Autumn meeting will commence on Saturday next, and conclude the following Saturday The race attracting most attention on the opening day…

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New Zealanders at Football. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 5

The New Zealanders beat Cambridge Cadet Battalion by 32 points to 3, Clifford, Fricklen, Waddeley, and Burns scored trios, and Jeffs and Muer two each. Clifford…

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Racing

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 5

"Those who advocate the maintenance of the perpetual racing carnival in time of war, on the ground that it is an industry and a source of employment…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 5

Harry Stone is in for a busy time. He meets Herb. M'Coy to-night (Saturday), and Tommy Uren on Easter Monday night. He is very confident…

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Racing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 5

"Those who advocate the maintenance of the perpetual racing carnival in time of war, on the ground that it is an industry and a source of employment,…

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Boxing. Maitland Stadium

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 15

The final and-semi-finals of tho £50 tournament were brought off at tho Maltland Stadium on Saturday night, when there was a good attendance. Clem Punch, of…

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Boxing. Andrew's Stadium

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 7

Fred Fitza[?] will be seen in action again at Andrews Stadium to-night in a 20-round battle against SON M'Kinnon and a great struggle is a certainty M'Kinon will…

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