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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1924

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Boxing Uren v JAMES

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 6

Joe Shakespeare is arranging for a match between Billy James and Havilah Uren for the opening at the Strand…

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The Necessity for Swimming Classes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 6

The recent drowning fatality in the Hunter at Muswellbrook recalls the fact that a few years ago an effort was made to popularise swimming in…

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Wallsend Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 7

The following entries have been received in connection with the Wallsend Jockey Club's meeting, to be held on Saturday, January 12:—…

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The Baraba Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 5

With a blank Saturday so was as racing was concerned in the Newcastle "registered" area, Barraba races, at Ellalong, secured good…

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A Double Knockout. Wollongong Boxing Sensation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 6

A double knock-out occurred when T. Thompson, a well-known soccer player, and Young Beckett met in an amateur tournament on Tuesday night…

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Cricket the Upper Hunter Cricket Selections. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 9

Sir,—It is with reluctance that I have to awaken the controversy on the selection, of the Upper Hunter cricket teams for this season…

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Heddon Races. Saturday's Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 7

The January, meeting of Heddon Jockey club will be held to-morrow, when interesting sport is promised. The railway timetable is advertised…

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Local and General Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 6

The following team will represent Muswellbrook A. team against Scone at Aberdeen to-morrow, cars leaving at 1.15 p.m.: Nowland, Bowman, H…

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Boxing Title. International Union's Decision. London, Jan. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 5

A Paris message states that as Siki has been deprived of the title of champion the International Boxing Union has announced that it is…

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Cricket. Alteration of Fixtures. Regrettable Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 7

The position which has arisen over the alteration of the fixtures in the Hunter Cricket Association's A grade competition is one that will be…

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Interstate Cricket. Victoria v. South Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 4

The wicket was good when Park (2) and Hartkopf (6) resumed batting for Victoria yesterday in the Sheffield Shield match in Melbourne…

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Dungog Racing Club. Xmas Meeting. King Falo's Cup

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 5

On December 26 and 27th, Dungog Racing Club held its Xmas race meeting. Prize-money to the extent of £170 and a cup valued at £10/10/…

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Morpeth Regatta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 4

A meeting, to settle up matters in connection with the Morpeth regatta, will be held in the Council Chambers, Morpeth, on Wednesday…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 5

A message from St. Paul, Minnesota (U.S.A.), states that Billy Miske, the well-known boxer, died after a week's suffering from Brights' disease. He…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 7

Singleton Association met and defeated Cessnock Association in the John Bull Shield competition at Howe Park on New Year's Day. For…

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Scottish Football. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 2

In the Scottish second division Cowdenbeath and Dundee played draw. 4-1. Fettesian-Lorettanians beat…

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Cricket. Queenslanders at Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 7

The Queensland team, returning from its tour of the Southern State, commenced a match in Newcastle yesterday afternoon…

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Sport Abroad Football. London, Dec. 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 2

The "Athletic News" understands that the Scottish Rugby Union has protested against tours being arranged except under the auspices of the…

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Interstate Cricket. Victoria v. South Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 4

Mayne and Ponsford began the second innings for Victoria in the match against South Australia in Melbourne yesterday. South Australia had a lead…

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Moorefield Races What the Tipsters Fancy. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 6

For the meeting at Moorefield tomorrow THE "SUN" TIPS:— Jumpers' Flat Race.—Shark Bay or…

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