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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1926

3,185 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 160

Cricket

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 7

J. M.-Gregory says he will probably bowl as fast as over after a month in England. His business in Australia has prevented. him from getting into…

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Warwick Farm Races

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 6

The "Argus" selections for Warwick Farm mooting to-day are. as under:—' February Hurdle Race.—Sir Joynton,…

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Howe Park Tennis Club Annual Meeting

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 5

The annual meeting of members of the Howe Park Tennis Club, Singleton, was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday night. Mr Gordon Bailey…

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Big Town Improvements Swimming Baths and Sewerage" to Be Considered by Municipal Council

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 6

The Municipal Council on Thursday night decided to consider theconstruction of swimming baths and the installation of a sewerage…

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Cricket on Sundays Victoria Square Club Wants It. "No Bad Language."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 6

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday night, a letter was received from the Victoria Square Cricket Club urging…

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Boxing. Robson Skies the Towel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 7

When well ahead on points at Brisbane, Stadium on Saturday night, Les Robson 10.2 of Brisbane, was obliged to sky the towel to Les Reynolds…

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Coursing. the Waterloo Cup. London, Feb. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 7

The final of the Waterloo Cup, run at Liverpool to-day resulted in a win for Mr. J. L. Jarvis' Jovial Judge, which bent Mr. R. Ranks' Running…

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Lawn Tennis. Frenchmen Overwhelm Americans. Indoor Games. New York. Feb. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 5

Sweeping to a triple triumph, France's brilliant Davis Cup tennis team overwhelmed three leading American tennis players, including…

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English Cricket. Back to Pre-war Standard. Warner's Test Views. London, Feb. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 5

Speaking at the Gloucestershire County Club dinner, Mr. P. F. Warner said that English cricket had got back to its pre-war standard…

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Swimming

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 3

Ena Stiockley, sprint champion of New Zealand, upheld her reputation by Winning the Australian 100 yards championship at the Domain Baths on…

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Boxing

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 2
Also in The Maitland Daily Mercury

The all-conquering Harry Collins, the Newcastle lad, received his first set-back on Saturday night when the coloured boxer Len Johnson…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 3

The world's biggest bowling carnival commenced in Sydney yestorday. Nearly 1000 players arc taking part. Bowlers from all States, New Zealand,…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 2

Following will represent Tiligra versus Monkerai, on the latter's wicket on Saturday next; play to start at 11 a.m.:—G. and W. Smith…

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Boxing Johnson Beats Collins

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 3

Described as being for the middleweight championship of the British Empire," the fight between Harry Collins, 1Ost 11½lb (Australia), and Len…

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Boxing Newcastle v. CESSNOCK

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 3

A team of boxers from Tom Macquire's school will meet team from the coalfields at the Strand next Pay Friday night. The Cessnock…

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Singleton Races

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 2

Singleton Racing Club will hold a meeting on Saturday next 27th February. The programme comprises seven races, and a start will be made at 1.30…

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Sporting. Lawn Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 2

Sweeping to a triple triumph, France's brilliant Davis Cup tennis team on Friday, in New York, over-whelmed three leading American…

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Boxing. Dutchman Outpoints Ring. London, Feb. 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 5

At Newcastle in a fifteen rounds bout the Dutchman, William Westbrook, outpointed Charlie Ring…

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Lawn Tennis. Davis Cup. No Australian Team

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 7

The Australian Lawn Tennis' Association Council last night decided that it would not send a team to compete in the Davis Cup this year…

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