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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1923

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Boxing. Royal Stadium Fight

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 7

At the Kurri Stadium last night. (Thursday). Jack Meades, of Port Kembla, gained a points decision over the district lad, Billy James, the…

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Rugby Ructions. London, January 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

The Rugby Union says that the position of the footballers from the oversea Dominions, including Lawton (who has been suspended), will…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 7

The following nominations have been received for the meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club, to be held on Saturday, February 3:—…

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Dungog Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

On Saturday next racing will be held on the Dungog course. A big entry of high class horses, has been received and patrons can look…

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Cricket Match

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 9

'Youth will be served; Age will tell.' This fact was borne out on Saturday last at Wattagan when the colts obtained an easy victory in the second…

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Boxing Notes. David v Bailey

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 8

Owing to the Quendreux - Fairhall engagement falling through it has been arranged for Phil David and Miltie Bailey to fight their return match at…

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Tennis Notes Country Week Carnival

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 4

For the fourth year in succession the Dubbo men's team won the blue ribbon of the country carnival. This is a great feat and one o[?]…

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Wilson Relief Fund Cricket Matches

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

The interest in these matches, to be held on 10th February, focusses at present on the questions "Who will comprise the teams? and who will be…

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Boxing News

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

Albert Lloyd's greatly improved form against Ponwill resulted in an offer from Kid Lewis for a match at catch weights. The promoter,…

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Boxing in Brisbane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 8

Clarrie Blackburn (9.7¾) defeated Dave, Ross (9.9) after a gruelling 20-round contest in Brisbane on Saturday…

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Boxing. Cole Defeats Hamilton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 8

At the Sydney Stadium, on Saturday Jack Cole (11.4) defeated Archie Hamilton (11.4) on points. Hamilton punched clean, and in the…

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Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

Maitland Jockey Club announces its next meeting, which will take place [?] February 10. The usual programme has been arranged for…

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Steel Tennis Racquets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 10

An attempt has boon made to get over the old difficulties of broken strings and warping frames in tennis racquets by making both frame and…

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Warwick Farm Races

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

Following are selections for the meeting at Warwick Farm to-day:— Flying Welter.—First division: Native Bee, Any Good, Foreman. Second…

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Golf Language. Origin of Terms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 9

There was a discussion in the clubhouse the other day about the origin of the word "caddie," and most people seemed to think that it was a…

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Rugby League. Visit to Australia. London, Jan, 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

The Rugby League Council at Leeds, has unanimously decided to accept an invitation to tour Australian and New Zealand in 1924,…

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Permit Refused. Boxing at Broken Hill. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

The Attorney-General refuses to renew the permit granted to the boxing committee of the Barrier Distress Association to conduct boxing…

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Bishop at Races. Clean Sport

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 14

Dr. Long, Anglican Bishop of Bathurst, referring to his visit to the Ardsley Gymkhana Club's amateur race meeting—where there was…

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Boxing in England. Lloyd Defeats Penwill. London, Jan. 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

Lloyd defeated Penwill. The fight was stopped in the tenth round…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria's Good Score

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 4

The Sheflield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria was commenced on the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. The…

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