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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1927

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Coursing. Clarence Town Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 9

The initial meeting of the Clarence Town Coursing Club was held on Saturday. The function, though held in the rain was successful. Mr. Boot's King Billy" won the £16…

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Lawn Tennis. Hopman Beats Willard

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 9

At the Wellington (N.Z.) tennis tournament, many Sydney players took part, including J, Willard, H. and J. Hopman, J. Ward, Houston,…

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Boxing. Grime in United States. New York June 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 9

"Billy Grime, the Australian triple champion, will make his second appearance in the United States at the Olympic Auditorium, Los…

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Cricket. Australian Team Beaten Singapore, June 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 9

In the match against Malaya the Australian touring team was defeated by 39 runs. Scores: Malaya, 108 and 158; Australia, 85 and 142;…

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Cricket. a Drawn Game, New Zealand v Oxford University. London, June 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 5

The New Zealanders played a drawn game against Oxford University. In their second inning New Zealand last six wickets for 314…

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Football. Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 7

An alteration in the fixtures for Saturday has been made on account of Maitland Show Ground being made available. The Maitland and…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 4

On Monday, 6th June (King's Birthday), a, progressive rink tournament was held on Singleton green, and was won by, rink skippered by H. E. C…

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Tennis

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 3

There were no matches played in the Raymond Terrace Association's Comp. on Saturday on account of the rain. The matches set down for the 18th June…

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Football

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 2

The Karuah team were victorious against Raymond Terrace on Karuah ground on Saturday by three to nil. The game was even all through Mr. Doyle was ref…

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Lawn Tennis

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 3

Paris, Monday.—After a desperatelyfought match, Rene Lacoste defeated William T. Tilden, in the final of the French tennis championship, 6-4, 4-6,…

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Boxing. Purdy Wins Easily

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 7

Sid Buxton (9st 16lb) und Charlie Purdy (9.10) provided the main 15 rounder at Sydney Stadium last night. Buxton, as usual, was too slow in…

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Golf Play at Muswellbrook

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 3

Following are results of golf competition played at Muswellbrook on Saturday and Monday;— STEOKE COMPETITION, 18 Holes—…

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Scratchings. Maitland Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 5

Scratchings for Maitland races next Saturday are:—Welter Handicap: Kenalber, Maiden Handicap: Rosalia…

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Lawn Tennis. Saturday's Fixtures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 7

A grade: Stuarts v Kurri; Glendon v Kia Ora; Gowan Brae v South Kurri. B Grade: Execelsier v St. Mary's,…

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Overseas Cricket Australians Beaten

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 2

Singapore, Monday.— Malaya beat the Australians by 39 runs. Scores were: Malaya 108 and 158 Australians 95 and 142:…

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Big Spring Races Good Nominations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 7

The list of nominations for the spring meetings is a formidable one. Included are many old favourites, but there are notable absentees…

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Open Tennis Tournament Carnival at Muswellbrook

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 2

The Upper Hunter open tennis tournament was commenced at Muswellbrook on Monday. Over 100 players are taking part in the handicap and…

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Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 10

Cessnock bowlers entertained Walls end bowlers on King's Birthday. The visitors arrived by cars at 12.30 p.m. and adourned for dinner at the…

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Rabbit Coursing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 9

A £20 rabbit course will be held on O'Neill's ground to-morrow (Saturday). Entries close, on the ground at 2 o'clock. The gates takings will…

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Sporting News. Football. Rugby League. Maitland v. West Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 2

On the Maitland Show Ground, to-morrow (Saturday), Maitland United meet "Western Suburbs (New-castle) in A, B, and C grades, and good football should result…

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