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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Boxing. Darcy v. BROWN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 7

Les Darcy, middleweight champion of the world, and K.O. Brown will engage the attention of boxing fans at the Sydney Stadium to-night. Les has not bound…

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SPORTING. Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 2

A unteli was played at Kayuga on Saturday last between teams representing Muswellbrook and Kayuga Clubs, and was won by the latter by 148 tuna. For the winners…

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Boolaroo Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 7

Boolaroo races were held on Saturday, when there was a large attendance, including many visitors from the metropolis. The weather conditions were rather warm, but a…

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Boxing. Daroy v. Brown. Greeko-american Beaten

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 7

The much boosted Greeke-American, K.O. George Brown, met the middleweight champion of the world, Les Darcy at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. The match was…

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Boxing

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 3
Also in Singleton Argus

Les Darcy outpointed George Brown, of America, at the Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday night. The local lad had the best of the fight…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

Singleton defeated Wallsend ham green on Saturday last by 102 to 61. The cards have not been handed to us, so details are not available. The three…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 3

All Saints defeated South Singleton on Saturday in eacy fashion. The winners scored 220 (P. Bates 10, W. Stewart 55, H. Stewart 37, T. Bates 16,…

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Cricket. Aberdeen V. MUSWELLBROOK. Sensational Scoring

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 3

Sensational scoring was the feature of the cricket match played at Muswellellbrook on Saturday last, be tween strong local and Aberdeen…

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Boxing. Les Darcy Better As a Middle-weight. Wants Heavy-weight Honours

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

"Yes, Brown is a tough fellow," said Les. Darcy to a Sydney press representative during a chat about Saturday night's fight at the Rushcutter's Bay Stadium…

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Denman Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

Horseowners are reminded that entries for all events in connection with the Denman Patriotic Races on January 29th, close on Saturday night next…

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Boxing. Quendreaux V. O'grady

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

The Frenchman, Fernand Quendreaux, and Frank O'Grady have been matched by Mr. Harry K[?]ing for Anniversary night, and they should provide a keen and exciting…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

Les Darcy's next match has been fixed for February 19 at the Rushcutter's Bay Stadium. He will then meet Harold Hardwick for the Australian…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 2

The bowlers' social on Tuesday night proved enjoyable. There was a fair attendance, and cards and vocal items were indulged in right merrily. Messrs…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

The following will represent South Singleton v. Glendon at South Singleton on Saturday next, at 2 p.m.:—J. York, C. Doohan, F. Scholes, A. Britz,…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 5

To-night that good and game fellow, Fritz Maki, a Russian Finn, whose boxing talent has developed rapidly since he came to Australia, will be tested…

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Sporting. Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 1

Entries for the January meeting of the local Proprietary Race Club close on Monday night next, a large nomination is assured., Patrons of the Club…

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Boxing. Red Watson and Fritz Maki

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

Red Watson anil Fritz Mulct should supply an exciting encounter at the Sydney stadium, to-night. Watsons last appear once was up against Fritz Holland, whom…

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Boxing. Darcy v. Brown. Greeko-american Beaten

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

The much boosted Greeko-American, K.O. George Brown, met the middleweight champion of the world, Les Davey, at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night. The match was…

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Athletics. Sports at Raymond Terrace

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

A programme of sports will be carried out on Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace, on Wednesday next, Anniversary Day, followed [?]. grand ball and supper at night. Post…

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