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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1916

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Mailand Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 7

The following entries have been received for Maitland races to be held on Saturday next:— The Flying Handleap: six furlongs.—…

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Boxing in England. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 7

Harry Reeve; who recently visited Australia, outpointed Dick Smith for the Right heavyweight championship, the Lonsdale belt, and a purse of £400…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 2

The following will represent Singleton against the President of Northern Bowling Association's team on local green on Saturday next:—…

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Boxing. Where Is Darcy?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 7

Another day has gone without any news having been received of Les Darcy, and Mr. Baker has now definitely arranged for Art Magiri to take the champion's place in the…

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Bicycle Road Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 2

A road race under the auspices of the Kurri Amateur Bicycle Club, was held on Saturday. The course was from the Chelmsford Hotel to Pelaw-Main and back, a…

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Local and General Bungwahl Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 2

Horse owners are reminded that a day's racing will take place at Bungwahl on Saturday next, when a good day's sport may be anticipated…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 6

It is expected that there will be a record attendance of all local bowlers on the Singleton green to-day, to celebrate the official opening for the season,…

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Boxing. Dave Smith Down

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 15

Two right swings flush, to the jaw sent Dave Smith (11.11¾) to the boards in the sixth round of his contest with Art Magirl (11.7) at the Melbourne Stadium on…

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Bishop's Bridge Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 4

At the final meeting of the committee which conducted the race meeting at Bishop's Bridge in aid of Dr. Murray Memorial Orphanage, a statement presented by the…

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Orphanage Benefit Races

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 15

The benefit picnic race meeting in aid of the Dr. Murray Memorial Orphanage at Campbell's Hill, which had been arranged by an energetic committee took place on Monday…

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Boxing. Geikie Beats Voltaire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 November 1916 · page 7

At the Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night, Geikie beat Voltaire in the 11th round…

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Maitland Races. November Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 November 1916 · page 7

Although rain threatened for the Maitland Jockey Club's meeting at Rutherford on Saturday, there was only the merest sprinkle, the afternoon remaining close and cloudy,…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 4

Tommy Uren, 10st 6lb, knocked out Herb M' Coy, 9st 121b, in the fourth round of a 20-roundS fight at Melbourne on Saturday night…

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Boxing. Chip Beats Magirl

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 7

At the Melbourne Stadium last night the Americans, George Chip and Artie Magiri, met in a 20 round contest. Magiri was defeated in 14 rounds…

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Bowls. Singleton v. President's Team

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 2

The Singleton bowling green was opened on Saturday last by a game between six rinks representing Singleton and six rinks from the Newcastle…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 November 1916 · page 4

In a boxing match at Melbourne Stadium on Monday night, Geo. Chip beat Art. Magirl in 14 rounds. Both fighters are Americans…

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Bowls. Maitland Bowling Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1916 · page 7

The following players will represent the Presbyterian team against remaining members of the club on Saturday next:—Leggatt, Ross. W. Ponder, Scoble, Goodsir, R…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 6

The President and Secretary have chosen the following to represent them each in a match on the local green this afternoon, play to start at 2.15 sharp…

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Boxing. Geikie Beats Voltaire

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 15

At the Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night, Geikie beat Voltaire in the 11th round…

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Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 2

Entries for all events in connection with the October meeting of the local Race Club close on Monday night next. As there are a lot of horses up…

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