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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1912

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Albury Racing Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 22

A mooting of the committee of the club was hold on Tuesday night. There were present Messrs. M. J. D'Arcy (chairman), John Campbell, C. Wilkinson,…

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Jerilderie Cricket Club

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Jerilderie Cricket Club was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Monday, 3rd December. Present—Messrs…

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Boxing. Land Defeats Anduvy. Stdxey

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 4

Jean .Anduvy and Tim Land fonght such an even, contest at the Sydney Stadium on Wednesdav evening,. 11th inst. that the two judges failed to agree as to the ■winner. Land, on the casting vote of the referee, Arthur Scott., got the verdict. While there vras nothing exceptionally brilliant in the lighting of either man, good…

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Sporting Notes. Epsom Races

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 5

The Epsom Racing Club held an afternoon's racing on Wednesday. Results:-- Hurdle Race.--The Majectic Nut, 1;…

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Nellie Prefers Tennis. Greenwood, Burrowye

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—I thought I would like to put in some poetry for the books. I put two pieces in, which I thought would be very nice. I suppose a lot of girls and boys…

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Sporting Mems. Mentone Races. Melbourne

The Independent · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 5

The Mentone races were held this afternoon in wet weather, and attracted a fair attendance. Soaking rain began at 1 o'clock, and the stewards postponed the first…

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Cricket. South Albubt T. St. Patrick's

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 4

^The following iviU represent St. Patrick's on the ground of the Grammar School on Saturday next, the 14th. Lnst.. against South Alirary:—Morton. lI'Donnsll, Jla^rtiixe, Kin?, Barry, Brovra, Sandys, V.'ynack, G. Keis, G. ilurphy, Eoper. Ezu-.'rzencies: Leonard, Toohey, I>l*Corms>:k. Team to hi ou the ground noi later thsn 2.15 pjn…

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Echuca Athletic Association

The Independent · Friday 13 December 1912 · page 2

The Echuca Athletic Association's annual meeting, to be held on Boxing Day. promises to be the most successful yet held by that body. Since the last gathering the…

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Boxing Day Sports

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 2

The committee of the Boxing Day Sports Club met on Wednesday, when Mr A. T. Jones presided, and Messrs Jane, Hall, Guy, Rust, Watson, Browne,…

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Sporting Swimming. Records Broken. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 6

News has been received that Solomons, the South Wales swimmer, has broken two records in New Zealand. He swam 50 yards in 25 1.5thsec., and 100 yards in 60 2-5sec…

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Boxing. Johnson and Wells to Fight. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 6

The fight between "Jack" Johnson and Wells has been definitely arranged to take place in Paris. It will probably come off on the Saturday before the Grand Prix de…

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Cricket. St. David'c V. Mate's

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 6

The team to represent Mate's in their match on Hovell street ground against St. David's, will be as follows:— D. A. Thompson, E. A. Thompson, E. J. Snell, C. Dallinger,…

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Rugby Football. Springboks Defeat Wales. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 16 December 1912 · page 4

The South African footballers defeated Wales by a penalty goal to nil…

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Boxing Trainer Seriously Injured

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 16 December 1912 · page 3

A boxing trainer named Snowy Fulton received serious injuries on Saturday night as the result of a row in Market street. The main artery in his left arm was badly cut…

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Regatta Boots, &C

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 December 1912 · page 2

On Saturday week Messrs. S. Younkman and Co. sold the booths and privileges in connection with the New Year's Day regatta, when the following…

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Boxing. Johnson "Eliminated."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 December 1912 · page 4

The unhappiness of "Jack" Johnson, heavy weight champion pugilist, is being added to by what seems like a concerted attempt to take away from him his title…

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Cricket. St. Patrick's V. Railway

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 18 December 1912 · page 6

St. Patrick's will play Railway this afternoon on St. Patrick's ground. St. Patrick's will be chosen from the following:—O Cox, Murphy, Marks, Gordon, Lee, Day, Brown,…

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Sporting Boxing. Mehegan Defeated. Welsh Wins on Points. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 18 December 1912 · page 6

The contest for the lightweight boxing championship of the British Empire was decided last night, when "Freddie" Welsh (England) defeated "Hughie" Mehegan…

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Albury and Border Association. Boxing Day Fixtures

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 December 1912 · page 4

The Albury Senior team will play a match against Culcairn on the show grounds, commencing at 11.30 a.m. The team selected from the associated clubs to meet the…

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Races

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 20 December 1912 · page 2

Nominations for all eveats, except Maiden Plate, close with Mr George Hillson on Thursday next at 6 p.m. Allhorses must be…

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