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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Boxing. Bouts at the Albert Hall. London, Jan. 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 15

At the Albert Hall to-night, Phil Scott, British heavyweight champion, heat Bartazzolo, an Italian the latter being disqualified in the seventh…

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Towel Skied. Boxing at Cessnock. Hall Severely Punished. Cessnook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 2

Grit and determination typified the effort of Ralph Hall (Abermain), who fought Billy Davey (Cessnock) at the Strand Stadium last night. He…

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Cricket Ground. Preserved for Ever. London. Jan. 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 2

The Essex County cricket ground will be preserved in perpetuity through an anonymous offer of purchase by a leading Essex sportsman…

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Sydney Cricket Ground Question of Admission Charges. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 4

When the Legislative Assembly met to-day, Mr Sanders drew attention to the charges for admission at Sydney Cricket Ground. Had the Minister any…

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Boxing. Owyer Beats Richards

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 7

At the Brisbane Stadium, Hughie Dwyer (10.6), formerly lightweight champion of Australia, out-pointed Billy Richards (9.13), after an…

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Swimming. Miss Robertson Retains Championships

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 7

Miss E. Robertson, New South Wales 100 yards and diving champion retained her titles at the Ladies' Amateur Swimming…

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Football. Soccer Officials

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 7

The election of officials to the New South Wales Soccer Football Association for season 1927 resulted as fo-llows:—…

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Golf. Kirk Wood in America

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 7

At the Shereveport County club, in a preliminary match to the local open championship, "Joe" Kirkwood, formerly of Australia. shared seventh…

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Motor Racing. Maroubra Speedway. Brinck Wins Championship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 6

There was a very good attendance at the meeting on the Maroubra Speedway on Saturday night, when a programme of motor car, motor…

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Cricket. Hunter Association. Robins Beat Marist Bros

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 7

Robins and Marist Bros, concluded their match in the Hunter River Cricket Association's girst grade competition on the West Maitland…

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Athletics. A. W. Winter's Brillianoy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 7

A. W. Winter, Olympic champion and world's record holder, displayed versatile athletic powers in the Western Suburbs Club's championships…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

The scheduled 20 rounds' bout, between "Tiger" Payne (America) and Ivan Laffineur (France), at the Sydney Stadium on came to an…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

Following will represent Singleton v. Victoria Square, Saturday next, Feb. 12th, on Howe Park, at 2 p.m. sharp. Players unable to play…

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Millfield Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

A good day's racing was held at Millfield course on Saturday last. A large crowd attended. Red Chillie Wins Flying…

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Woolooma Races

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The Woolooma Sports Club conducted a highly, successful outing on Friday last. There was a large contingent of horses present, but the…

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Scone All-heights Races

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The following entries have fallen due for the Scone all-heights races, to be held on Belmore course, on Saturday next:—…

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Bellbird Races a Large Gathering

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

Bellbird Racing Club tried a new leparture when they attempted to un a race meeting on a Monday. Many predicted failure, but it was…

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Cessnock Races Wednesday, February 16th

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 5

Following are the nominations for Cessnock Cup meeting—the first two day meeting to be held at Cessnock. The nominations on Cup day are a…

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Cricket Visit Prom Mr a Mailey's Team

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

Cricket enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that Mr A. A. Mailey intends bringing a team to Singleton shortly, at the invitation of Singleton CO., when…

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Big Cricket QUEENSLAND v. Victoria. Northern State's Big Lead

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The Queensland-Victoria Sheffield Shield match opened in Brisbane on Saturday on a perfect wicket. Winning the toss, the Queenslanders ran…

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