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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1927

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St. Mary's Tennis Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting of St. Mary's Tennis Club was held in the club-room, Lorn Park, on Saturday afternoon. There was a good…

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Motor Racing. the Speedways, Dean's Double at Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 2

The outstanding figure at the Newcastle Speedway on Saturday night was Paddy Dean, who rode brilliantly. He was at the top of his form,…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 4

ful in his second fight in Australia when, at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night, he forced Ted Monson, Australia, to retire at the end of the…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

In the first round H.R.D.B.A. rink competition Doohan's rink defeated Coughlan's rink by 1 point on Saturday. Scores, as follow:—…

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Boxing. Jamito's Victory

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 7

Salvino Jamito outpointed Raymond Jansen (France) in 15 rounds at Wellington (N.Z.) A feature of the bout was the terrific punishment…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 4

Following will represent South Singleton v. Singleton at showground on Saturday next: Milliard, Dagg, Taggart, Clarke Marshall, J. Knight. P…

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BOWLS Hunter River Championships

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 5

Further results in connection with the above championships are appended:— Singles Championship…

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Dungog Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 7

Although the attendance was small at the Dungog races on Saturday last, the rating was good, considering the small fields…

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Singleton Races Hazel Boy and Ralston

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the meeting of Singleton Racing Club on Saturday. The weather was fine and the course in excellent order. Some…

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Shot at Cricket Match Assailant Unknown. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

Alexander Rennie, aged 16, was watching a cricket match at Botany yesterday, when he was shot in the back by some unknown person. His…

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Big Cricket Mailey's Team at Singleton Large Crowd Witnesses Match

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

A team of Sydney cricketers organised by Mr. A. A. Mailey, the international bowler, arrived in Singleton by the north-west mail on Sunday night, to…

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Athletics

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 4

A brilliant performance was registered by C. Macdonald, of the Western Suburbs (Sydney) Athletic Club, on Saturday afternoon, when he…

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Cricket. Macartney Benefit Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 7

Subscriptions to the Macartney testimonial fund now amount to £ 920. With the gate receipts at £2382 the gross anount is now £3302. It is…

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'Suicide Club.' Racing at Speedways Legislation Suggested. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 5

Replying to a suggestion that the Government should introduce legislation to control motor speedways. In view of the large number of fatal…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 2

Following teams will represent Singleton on Saturday next, March 5: On Showground, v. South Singleton: H. Ohmsen, N. Cameron, Roy Eather,…

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Boxing. Fairhall and Chambers Win

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 9

There was a good attendance at the Sydney Satdium last night, when the customary mid-week boxing and vandoville programme was submitted…

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Cricket. Mailey'b "Cricket Team, Singleton Defeated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 9

In reply to Singleton District's total of 196, at Howe Park, on Monday, A, A. Mailey's team lost seven wickets for 392 (C. G. Macartney 37,…

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Football. London, March 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 9

In the Scottish League competition, Rangers beat Queen's Park by 2 goals to 1. In the second division Bo'ness bent Alloa, 1-0…

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Tamworth Jockey Club Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 5

Tamworth Jockey Club races will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15 and 16. Entries close on Friday, March 5. An advertisement…

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Port Stephens District Rugby Football League

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 1

The annual meeting of the above League was held in Mr. P. Krohin's rooms Raymond Terrace, on Friday night last when there was a good attendance…

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