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Sport, 1917

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 4
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

The following will represent Singleton against Mnitland Contrnl on local green in competition match this afternoon:— Glover, Cragg, P. Doohan, M'Gowen…

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Boxing. Bell Beats Tracey

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 15

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night Colin Bell, 13. 10¾, defeated Jim Tracey, 12.11, in ton rounds. Hell with too heavy and, vigorous for his rival, with the result…

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International Cricket. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 13

At a Cricket Conference, Mr. P.F. Warner urged immediately after the war to endeavour to secure a visit of Australians. He believed that the success of cricket in…

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Athletic Embargo. "On This Plea of Patriotism."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 7

A sensation has been caused in athletic circles in Victoria, owing to the action of the executive of the Victorian Amateur Athletic Association threatening disqualification on any…

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Bowls. Pennant Games

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 7

On Saturday these games were advanced another stage when the following clubs met 11th opposition:— Hamilton v. Maitland, Maitland Central v. Singleton, Lambton…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 4

After a fast and clever contest at Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night, before a good house, Fred Kay (10st 10lb) beat Harry Stone (9st 12lb) on points,…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

The following will represent South Singleton v. Murrurundi, at South Singleton on Saturday next, at 2.30:—W. Coates, L. Lambert., H. Richardson, D…

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Boxing. O'malley Defeats Humphreys

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 7

At the Sydney Stadium last night, George O'Malley defeated Jack Humphreys on points in a 20 rounds contest, which was vigorous throughout. both weighed…

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Sporting. Scone J.C Races. Entries for Tuesday Next

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 3

Good entries have been received for the Scone J C. meeting on Tuesday next, and the granting of a public holiday, together with the closing of house of…

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Denman Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 2

Horse-racing at Denman having for a considerable period been enthusiastically engaged in by the leading residents, the meetings have not…

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Athletics. Sports at Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 7

A grand day's sport, consisting of foot running, tug-of-war, high jump, and various athletic events will be held in Eranxion Park on Enster Monday, In aid of the Church…

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Newcastle Races. Saturday's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 7

The March meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club was brought to a successful conc[?]sion on Saturday. though the attendance would have been larger had the weather…

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Bowls. a Pennant Competition. Maitland v. CITY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 7

On Saturday afternoon the 7th game in the first round of this competition was concluded and the following clubs met in opposition:—Maitland v. City. Hamilton v. Waratah,…

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Opening of Tennis Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 4

The official opening for the season of the [?] Lawn Tennis Club's Court took place on Saturday afternoon. There was a large gathering including, in addition to…

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Swimming. Carnival at Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 7

A monster swimming carnival will be held in the Ocean [?] at Newcastle on Saturday, when Miss Fanny Durack. the world's lady champion, will attempt to lower the…

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Bowls. Maitland Bowling Club. Raysmith Shield

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 7

Maitland v. Lowlands, on the park, on Saturday:—C[?]ft, Tipper, Kline, Oakes, Jarman, Ross Sampson, Marshall, Pender, Anderson, Goodsir, Heyes, Howarth, Clayton,…

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Boxing. Darcy and Chip. New York, March 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 7

Les Darey, of Australia, is considering an offer to flight Chip In Milwankee…

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Swimming. Newcastle Carnival

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 7

To-morrow afternoon the Newcastle Ama-teur Surf Swimming Club will conduct a car-nival at the Ocean Baths, in aid of the New-castle Hospital, and a large attendance is…

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Bowls. East Maitland Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 7

In the "Cock of the Walk" competition Stein [?] through sickness and the trophy was again handed to the president [?] Wyllic, and became the possessor of the…

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