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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1924

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Local and General. Football League Medals

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 4

The presentation of medals in connection with the Hunter Football League will be made in Miss Edwards' rooms. High-street, on…

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Boxing in England. Burns, v. Joe Bloomfield. London, Jan. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 13

At Whitechapel in a fifteen rounds bout, Burns outpointed Joe Bloomfield…

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Lawn Tennis. America's Best Players, New York, Jan. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 2

The United States Lawn Tennis Association has announced the first ten tennis players, ranking them as follows:—W. T. Tilde, William…

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Country Tennis Wins for Singleton Teams. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 8

The Country Tennis Carnival was continued to-day in hot weather, and a strong westerly wind made accurate placements difficult Results:—…

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Amateur Status. Threat to Tennis Players. Writing of Articles. London, Jan. 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 13

The Amateur Rule Committee of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association has issued a report. In this it asks the association…

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Canterbury Park Races What the Tipsters Fancy. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 8

For the meeting of the Canterbury Park R.C. to-morrow THE 'SUN" TIPS:— – Flying Handicap.—Girton Girl,…

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Interstate Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia. Visitors' Weak Tail

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 4

After having 3 out for 314, the South Australians, who commenced the Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales in Sydney…

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Boxing. Newcastle Stadium Bouts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 6

There was an excellent attendance at Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night, when the principal event was the meeting of George Thompson, of…

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Bowls. Hunter River District Association

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 7

On Saturday afternoon the champion rink competition was commenced. East Maitland met Kurri and Cessnock met Singleton on the…

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Wallsend Races. Saturday's Programme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 7

Wallsend races on Saturday were well attended. The weather was delightfully fine, and the course was in good order. Patrons had an…

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Lawn Tennis. City v. COUNTRY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 7

The City versus Country tournament at the White City courts, Sydney, on Saturday provided many splendid exhibitions. Six teams of…

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Swimming. Charlton Beats Borg. and Equals World's Record

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 7

Amidst unprecedented scenes of enthusiasm at the Sydney Domain baths on Saturday, the State's champion distance swimmer, A. ("Boy")…

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Football Cup Ties. Huge Crowds. London. Jan. 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 5

There were most remarkable cup tie scenes in London and the provinces. It is estimated that there were nearly one million spectators…

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Interstate Cricket. New South Wales v. South Australia. High Scoring

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 4

When play closed on Saturday in the Sheffield Shield match on the Sydney Cricket Ground between New South Wales and South Australia,…

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Boxing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 5
Also in Singleton Argus

VANCOUVER (B.C.), Jan. 14, Frank Jerome, one of the leading bantamweight boxers in the United States, has died in New York from a…

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Golf

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

A telegram from Los Angelos says that Joe Kirkland former open golf champion of Australia, has announced his acceptance of a…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 3

The Country versus City tennis tournaments on Saturday resulted in each side winning five matches. Honors rested with the City teams, who won 68…

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Gresford Races

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 2

On January 26 races will be held on Clevedon course, Gresford. Entries close on January 21st. There will also be bridle races and athletic…

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