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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1920

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Cricket Hunter District V. Dungog District

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 6

On Anniversary Day a team representing the Hunter River District journeyed to Dungog and tried conclusions with a team representative…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 4

In order to afford the "A" team a further opportunity for practice, the selection committee have arranged for the following teams to meet one another…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 3

The match at Sydney between N. S. Wales and Victoria resulted in a win for New South Wales by an innings and 88 runs. Hendry took seven wickets for…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 3

Lieut. Colonel A. R. F. Kingscote defeated E. O. Pockley for the Australasian singles championship on Wednesday, 6-4, 6-0, 6-3…

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Boxing. Lowe v. MANNEFIELD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 7

Joe Lowe (9st) and Tom Mannefield (10st), both of Bellbird, provided the main bout at the Strand Boxing Theatre, Cessnock, last night. The contest was for £100 and the…

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Lawn Tennis. 1920 Davis Cup

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 7

Mr. T. H. Hicks, hon. secretary of the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia, has received a cable message from South Africa, entering a team of players for the 1920 Davis…

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Cricket. Hunter River District Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 7

The first half in the "B" grade cricket terminated last Saturday. The games right through have been very interesting. East Greta strange to say scored the same runs…

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New Zealand Racing. Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 7

The chief events at Takapuna races to-day resulted. TAKAPUNA CUP of £1000, 1½ mile, Uncle Ned [?] Salute, 7.5, 2; Tinopai,…

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Bowls. "A" Pennants

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 7

The third game in this competition was played on Saturday afternoon, when she following clubs were in opposition:— No. 1 Section: Lowlands v. Maitland, Wallsend v…

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Swimming. Beaurepaire Beats Norman Ross

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 7

There was a record crowd at the St. Kilda (Vic.) Baths on Saturday, when the championship carnival of the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association in honour of the…

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Boxing. Jamito Scores Knock Out

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 7

In the tenth found of the contest set down for 20 rounds at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night the [?], Jamlto, knocked out Frank Thorn. Up to the point Jamito…

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Robins Cricket Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 4

The general monthly meeting of the Robins Cricket Club will be held in Miss Dodds rooms, High-street, to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 8 o'clock. A grade players are…

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Cessnock Races. Saturday's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 7

Cessnock Jockey Club had a man our [?] day for its meeting on Saturday, and the attendance was large. Field were small [?] instance, but betting was…

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Marist Brothers Cricket Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 4

A general meeting of the Marist Brothers Cricket Club will be held in the Boys' High School after Holy Family meeting to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. All members are…

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Boxing Boom in English Schools. London, January 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

Boxing has become a most popular pastime in public schools. It is stated that the Keenness of the youthful "Carpentiers" and Recketts" is developing almost into a mania…

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Swimming

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

The championships carnival of the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association was held at St. Kilda Baths on Saturday. The water was very rough, and…

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Boxing. Greta Tournament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 7

The semi-finals and final of the £10 boxing tournament, promoted by Messrs. Brooker and Redgrove were fought off before a record house in Central Hall, Greta, on Friday night…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

Bulga defeated Howe's Valley: on Saturday. Howe's Valley made 98 (H. C. M'Alpin 12, B. Harris 12, W. Chapman 25, A. Badior 18), and 86 (N…

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Boxing. Flyweight Championship. Vancouver, January 31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 5

A message from Toledo (Ohio) states that Jimmy Wilde and Frankie Mahon have been matched to fight for the flyweight championship of the world late in February…

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Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

On Saturday next the local club will engage in a Pennant match against Singleton. The following is the team: s. Casey, W. Campion, A…

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