Boxing. Corbett Beats Cuthbert. London, March 12
Harry Corbett featherweight, securing the lead early, defeated on points Johnny Cuthbert, hitherto holder of the Lonsdale belt, at the…
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Night Tennis. Tournament at Cessnock. Cessnock
The attention of Maitland tennis players is drawn to the advertising columns, in which appears notice of a Coalfield's Night Tennis…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cricket Suspension. Trouble Over Permit Meeting of Association Executive. President's Action Held to Be Wrong
For two hours last evening a meeting of the executive of the Hunter River District Cricket Association discussed matters arising out of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming
A bombshell burst in the Olympic camp on Monday night, when it was learned that Miss Edna Davey, who was one of the ten chosen to represent…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tennis
On Saturday next 'Glen Ira' will meet 'Locks on their own ('Glen Ira's) court. During the afternoon, J. O'Ryan, and De Fion, two Newcastle champions will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket
The match at Auckland was won by Australia by an innings and 40 runs. Scores: Australia 431; Auckland 171 and 220. Grimmett took seven…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Swimming Club Carnival Preparations
Mr G. C. Cawood, captain of the Singleton Swimming Club, presided at their meeting in the Municipal Council Chambers on Tuesday night. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawn Tennis
At the adjourned annual meeting of the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association, considerable discussion ensued regarding, the A…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Boxing. Young Beats Rolls
Lou Young (8,5) and Johnny Rolls (8.5¼) last night supplied one of the most stirring contests seen at the Sydney Stadium for some time. Rolls…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Singleton Races
The Singleton Racing Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, March 28th, the programme for which appears in this issue. All entries close at 4 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Meeting Postponed Coursing Club's Hares Stolen
Thieves were responsible for the Liverpool Coursing Club having to postpone its meeting set down for to-day, to-morrow, and Monday next. Of 70…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Boxing in America Garcia Defeats Grime
New York, Tuesday.—Bobby Garcia, the Boston lightweight, got the decision against Billy Grime, the Australian triple champion, in a bout yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket. Hunter. Association. Fixtures for
The Hunter River Cricket Association's competition will be continued on Saturday afternoon. In the first and second grade…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Cricket. Dispute. (To the Editor)
Sir.-In your report of the meeting of the executive of the Cricket Association Mr. Clyde stated that the gloves were off and the fight is on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dog Racing. Dangar That Faces England. Bill in Commons, London, March 14
In the House of Commons, Mr. Buchan introduced a Dog Racing Bill, requiring that each new course obtain a license from the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Racing. Dirt Track for London, Australian Riders Cabled For. London, March 14
Australia's new sport, dirt track motor cycle racing, has been taken up by the National Speedways, Limited, which was registered to-day…
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The following will represent Marshdale v. Dungod Greys on Saturday next, on Marshdale wicket:—Berry (4), Yates (2), Morris (2)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boxing Contests for Maitland
Mr. Joe Shakespeare, who for several years past has promoted busing contests at the Strand Theatre, Cessnock, has been asked by box…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Wallsend Races
For Wallsend races to-morrow (Saturday) the starting time will be the same as usual. Lady Woo has been scratched for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sporting Racing Fixtures
Rosebill ................ to-morrow. K[?]dale .... tomorrow and Monday Gosford, ................ March 20th Heddon, ................... March 24,…
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