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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Boxing

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1916 · page 3

Dave Smith throw in the towel in the nineth round in his battle against Buck Crouse, of America, at the city Stadium on Saturday…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 July 1916 · page 4

There was a large gathering at Howe Park on Saturday, when the district players met Singleton club, a most enjoyable game resulting. Weather was…

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Tamworth Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 7

Cloudy weather prevailed yesterday for the opening day of the Tamworth J.C.'s July meeting. There was a fair attendance, and the racing was of an interesting nature…

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Denman Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 2

Denman people as a whole and the Race Club in particular can be heartily congratulated upon the success attending the patriotic race meeting…

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Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 2

Horse owners and trainers should not forget that entries for the August meeting of the local Race Club close on Tuesday next, July 25. The track…

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Gosford Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 7

Gosford races were held yesterday. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance Results:— FLYING HANDICAP: 6 furlongs.—lady…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 8

To-night Tommy Uren will meet Fred Kay in the main event at the Sydney Stadium. Both lads are in the very best of condition, and a fine contest…

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Boxing. Edwards v. STONE

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 8

Mr. Baker has succeeded in arranging it match many Sydney a match many Sydney enthusiasts are keen on seeing. Llew Edwards and Harry Stone will be in the ring at the Rushcutter's Bay…

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Tamworth Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

Blue Tilly won the principal event at Tamworth on Tuesday and Dickman the Flying. On Wednesday in wet weather, Mandel won the Flying,…

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Sporting. Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

Entries for the August meeting of the local Eace Club close on Tuesday next A very successful gathering is expected…

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Boxing in America. New York

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

Jess Willard, the heavyweight champion boxer, is at present showing with a circus at a fee of £100 a night. He is to defend his title against Fred. Fulton, in November. He…

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Boxing. Buck Crouse Defeats Dave Smith

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

Buck Grouse and Dave Smith supplied a great fight at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night until the termination of the ninth round. when the referee walked to Smith's…

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Restriction of Boxing. Appeal to Chief Secretary. Stadium "A Moral Nuisance."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

A deputation from the Civic and Moral Advancement Society, accompanied by representatives of various churches, waited on Mr. Black, the Chief Secretary, yesterday to urge…

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Wallsend Races. Lord Nagar Wins the Plattsburg. Roy's Gift the Plate

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

An ideal day and a very large attendance marked the meeting of the Wallsend Jockey Club on Saturday. The day was more like a lovely day in early spring than in…

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Football. Rugby Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 July 1916 · page 7

In the Hunter Rugby Union's Junior competition two games were played on the Maitland park on Saturday afternoon, and they further showed how even the teams are…

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Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 July 1916 · page 7

C. Hodgins, who is well-known in local football, but who has been in Queensland for a couple of years, volunteered for service with the Australian forces. He passed…

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Boxing. Kay Defeats Uren

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 July 1916 · page 7

Fred Kay (10.5) defeated Tommy Uren (10.5) on points, at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. In a twenty-rounds' contest. Both are clever boxers, Kay particularly so,…

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Boolaroo Races. July Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 July 1916 · page 7

The two outstanding features of the July meeting of the Boolaroo Race Club on Saturday were a delightful day and a very large attendance, both of which…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 4
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At the Melbourne Stadium on Saturday night, Eddie Moy (America), 9st. 11½lb, aesily defeated Herb M'Coy (Victoria), 9st 13½lb, after…

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