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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 2

The programme of Muswellbrook Races to he held on the 13th April, appears in our advertising columns to-day and is well worthy the…

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Boxing. Heavyweight Championship. Chicago

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 7

The contract for the world's heavyweight boxing championship, between Jess Willard and Fred Fulton, on July 4, has been signed. Willard, the holder of the title, is to receive…

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Football. N.s.w. Rugby Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 April 1918 · page 4

The annual report issued by the New South Wales Rugby Unions shows that 3871 members have volunteered for active service are that over 100 have gained military honour…

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Record Tram Traffic. Sydney Show and Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 April 1918 · page 8

The tram traffic to the Sydney Showground and Randwick racecourse on Saturday exceeded all previous records. Careful arrangements were made to meet with a bigger…

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Wallsend Races. Easter Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1918 · page 7

The Easter meeting of Wallsent Jockey Club, which began so auspiciously on Saturday, was concluded yesterday. The weather was again beautifully fine, and the attendance…

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Randwick Races

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 2

For some unaccountable reason, our racing wire concerning the continuation of the A.J.C. Autumn meeting had not come to hand as we went to press…

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Bowls. Victoria v. N.S.W.

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 7

Victoria yesterday turned the tables on New South wales in the second interstable competition, played at Ashfield bowling green, winning by 10 points, Scores:—Kelly (Vic)…

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Boxing. Death of Charlie Mitchell. LONDON,Thursday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 7

The death is announced of char[?]lle Mitchell, the well-known pugll[?]st. M[?]tchell fought many good battles durning his career, and John L. Sullivan, who died…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 5

London. Wednesday.The death is announced of Charlie Mitchell, the oncefamous English pugilist…

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Bowls

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 7

RUBBER WON BY NEW SOUTH WALES. New South Wales gained a decision over Victoria in the third and final round of the interstate bowling competition, played at…

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Muswellbrook Races

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 2

Horsoowners are reminded that entries for all events at Muswellbrook Races on 13th inctant, close to-day (Saturday, 6th inst). It is…

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Boxing. Heavyweight Championship. Chicago

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 15

The contract for the world heavyweight boxing championship, between Jess Willard and Fred Fulton, on July 4, has been signed Willard, the holder of the title, is to receive…

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Record Tram Traffic. Sydney Show and Races

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 6

The tram traffic to the Sydney Showground and Randwick racecourse on Saturday exceeded all previous records. Careful arrangements were made to meet with a bigger…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

The B competition, as set down for last Saturday, which had to be postponed owing to inclement weather, will be gone on with to-day on the local green…

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Tennis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

1918 Championship Tennis Balls 24/ doz. at HALLETT'S Muswellbrook. Special quotations to Clubs…

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Boxing Championship New York

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 7

Jesse Willard and Fred Fulton have not yet found a place to bring off their glove contest for the heavy-weight championship of the world. The Government of Nevada refused…

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Bowls. Inter-association Match. N.S.W.v. Northern District

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 7

An eight-rink game arranged between these association took place on the Lowlands green on Saturday afternoon. The day was an ideal one for bowling, the sun was…

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British Horse Racing. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 5

In the House of Commons Mr. Lambert, M.P., asked whether, in view of the intense struggle in France, it was proposed to permit horse racing in the United Kingdom…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 7

The Hags will be flying at Rutherford to-morrow, and judging by the splendid nominations received there should be good fields and good racing throughout the…

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Boolaroo Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 7

The following entries have been received for the autumn meeting to be held on Saturday, April 27th:— The Maiden Handicap ; six furlongs.—My…

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