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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1925

2,758 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 138

Boxing. Walker Beats Thompson

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 15

The heavyweight contest between Wally Walker of Newcastle and Herb Thompson, of Sidney attracted a good attendance to the Newcastle Stadium…

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Swimming Record. Montreal, March 5

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 12

A message from Florida states that Borg has set a new world's record for 400 yards, 7min 15 3-5secs, beating Weismuller's 410, made at Honolulu…

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Singleton Races

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 6

The Singleton Racing Club will conduct a six-event programme at the popular Whittingham course to-day, the opening race being timed to start…

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Coursing. Singleton Club to Re-open

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 7

The Singleton Coursing Club will conduct its opening meeting on April 11 and 12 when there will be four stakes. 16 all ages, d. and b. at…

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Lawn Tennis. Methodist Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 7

The new Methodist Tennis Club will hold its first business meeting on Monday week, when the election of officers will be carried out…

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Cricket. Victorians in New Zealand

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 7

The match between Victoria and Auckland commenced yesterday in excellent weather and on a good wicket. E.R. Mayne (Victoria) won…

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St. John's Parish Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 16

The annual meeting of St. John's Parish Tennis Club took place Monday in the Catholic Hall, Mr. J. Cahill was in the chair, and there…

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Rosehill Races What the Tipsters Fancy

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 6

A meeting will be held at Rosehill to-day. THE "ARGUS" SELECTS:— Hurdle Race.—Spearbank, Polybia,…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 7

A. G. Morrllees' team v. Morisset, Wednesday, 18th inst (12 aside) Players to [?] train Morpath 8:1 a.m., East Maitland 8:47,—Bell (2),…

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Boxing. Jones Defeats Shannon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 7

Billy Jones was awarded the decision at the conclusion of twenty rounds over Sid Shannon at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night…

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Bowls. Wednesday Shield Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 7

Maitland v. Ashfield on Park on Wednesday, 18th Inst:—Rourke, F. Dimmock, Compton, E. Wilson, Ross, Cooper, J. Scobie, H. Smith, G…

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Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 5

Newcastle races will be held on March 18 and 21. Fifteen metropolitan horses hold engagements. On Wednesday the first race will start at…

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Boolaroo Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 5

Boolaroo races will be held on Saturday, March 28, when there will be six races, the prize money for which totals £875, Entries close on…

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Singleton Races. Saturday's Events

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 7

There was large attendance at Singleton races on Saturday, when line weather was experienced. The meeting was well organised, and the secretary,…

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Northern Division Cricket Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 4

A special general meeting of the Northern Division Cricket Club will be held at Nillo School, Lorn, On Wednesday night, at 8 o'clock. The…

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Sporting Cables. Football. London, March 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 5

Ireland defeated Wales in a Rugby match at Belfast by 19 points to 3.—Reuter. The Australians, A. C. Wallace, R…

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CRICKET. M.B.H.S. v Old Boys

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 4

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent on Saturday last, whom the Marist Bros. High School first XI met a team of old boys. The day was by…

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Football. Newcastle Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 7

The question of competitions for 1925 was discussed at the adjourned annual meeting of Newcastle Rugby League, and notice of motion was…

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Boxing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 3
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Cess Turnbull, who fights Jacky Short at the Strand, is training [?]d. He recognises that a win over S[?]t will put him right in the game. His…

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