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Sport, 1913

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Boxing. "Jack" Johnson. His Latest Challenge. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 November 1913 · page 4

The "Star" has something to say in reference to the challenge thrown out by "Jack" Johnson to fight say boxer in the world for a personal stake of from £1000…

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International Cricket. Englishmen Hardpressed. Capetown

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 November 1913 · page 4

The English cricketers opened their tour of South Africa in a match against the Western Province at Capetown on Monday…

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Sporting. Cricket. Thurgoona V Stock Agents

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 November 1913 · page 4

The following players have been selected to play for Thurgoona in the above match on the Thurgoona ground on Saturday next: M. Daley, W. Ford, A. J. Kerr, J…

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Coursing Club

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Berrigan Coursing Club was held on Friday evening last. Mr. G. Rintoule presided and there was a fair…

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Rugby Football. New Zealanders in America. San Jose (Cal.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 4

The New Zealand football team defeated the Santa Clara College by 31 points to nil. The New Zealand backs played an exceptional game, which was made very fast…

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Cricket

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 2

A scratch match was played on the Urana ground on Saturday afternoon, between teams captained by Messrs Angove and…

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The Smallpox. Boxing Promoter a Patient

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 3

"Jimmy" Sharman, a promoter of boxing contests at Temora, who was present at a Temora fight on Tuesday, felt unwell, and consulted Dr. Harper at…

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Congregational Tennis Club. Successful Continental

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 2

The Albury Congregational Tennis Club held a successful and enjoyable continental in the show grounds last night. Between 500 and 600 people were present…

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Racing in England. the Brothers Wootton to Retire As Jockeys. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 4

The "Sportsman" says that Frank and Stanley Wootton willl not ride again, and will shortly visit Australia…

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Athletics. a Kidnapping Project Frustrated. San Francisco

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 November 1913 · page 4

An All America athletic team left here bound for New Zealand and Australia. Templeton, a hurdle jumper, was smuggled aboard the steamer as the Stanford…

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Boxing. Wells and Stone Match Off. Matt Wells to Leave

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 November 1913 · page 6

There will be no contest between Harry Stone and Matt Wells, on November 29, Troble arose yesterday in sydney over weights…

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Money in Football. £2000 Offered for Half-back. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 November 1913 · page 5

Further evidence of the money in in English football is to be found in an offer made this week to the Barnsley Club. The Sheffield United Club is witting to pay…

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Sporting. Cricket. Alury & Border Cricket Association

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 November 1913 · page 4

The following team has been selected to visit Junee on Saturday next in connection with the Country District competitions: M. Daley (Thurgoona); W. J…

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Boxing. Les O'donnell Defeats Jerry Jerome. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 November 1913 · page 4

At the Stadium last night Los O'Donnell, 12.0, defeated Jorry Jerome, 12.1, after an uninteresting contest. For six or seven rounds Jerome lead; but…

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Lawn Tennis. Border Challenge Trophy. Albury V. Yarrawonga

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 November 1913 · page 4

Yarrawonga has denitely challenged Albury for possession of this trophy (It having been wrested lately by a team from this town from Corowa). The…

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New Year's Day Regatta

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 November 1913 · page 3

The Murray Rowing Association's programme has received the approval and patronage of the Victorian Rowing Association and this enables outside…

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Sporting Notes. Racing Fixtures

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 November 1913 · page 3

November 19 and 20.--Albury. November 25 and 20.--Wagga. December 3.--Wangaratta. December 20.--Rutherglen…

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CRICKET. Hay v. District

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 November 1913 · page 4

On Saturday last, the park oval was the scene of the above match, which created a deal of interest. The district team was organised by…

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Boxing, Jack Johnson. and the Heavyweight Championship. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 November 1913 · page 4

It is reported that Jack Johnson, if he falls to secure the annulment of the decision of the French Boxing Federation, depriving him of the championship, he will…

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Cricket

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 19 November 1913 · page 1

Balranald met Burrawong in a challenge match on Wednesday last, and after a good game, Balranald won by nine runs. Each team played 12…

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