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Murray · Sport

Sport, 1914

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Cricket. Thurgoona V. Albury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 4

At Thurgoona, on Saturday:—J. Hall. A. Kerr, G. Hoffmann. H. Hoffmann. K. C. Hughes, C. Bennett. M. Daly, E. Pepper. J. Schneider, H. Weissel. R. Hughes, Juar…

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Rutherglen District Cricket Association. Delegates' Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 5

A meeting of delegates was hold at the Star Hotel, Rutherglen, on Wednesday evening. Present--Mr. H. W. Allen…

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Sporting. Boxing. Heavyweight Championship. Johnson and Moran Matched. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 4

Articles were signed in Paris yesterday for a contest between Jack Johnson and Frank Moran (America) for a contest for the heavy weight boxing championship. The match will…

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Swimming. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

Alexandro, Wickham, the South Sea Islander, who holds the world's swimming record for 50 yards, has gone ever to the professional ranks. He will swim in the 100 yards…

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Boxing. Welsh and Sheridan. Kansas City

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

"Freddie" Welsh outpointed "Vicky" Sheridan, of Chicago, in a match here last night. Welsh led throughout…

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Rugby Football. England V. Wales. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 4

In the match between England and Wales. England scored two goals to Wales one goal. The match was magnificent struggle, and international feeling ran high. There was a…

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BOXING. McCOY Beats Wells. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 4

At the Stadium last night, in the presence of a big crowd, Herb McCoy outpointed Matt Wells after twenty strenuous rounds. The Englishman was very tired, and during the…

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Boxing. Australian Stadia

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 4

SIR. WREN SECURES INTEREST. Mr. John Wrea, of Melbourne, has occurred an interest in what are known as the Haker Boxing Stadia, in Sydney, Melbourne,…

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Sporting Notes. Racing Dates

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 3

Benalla.--January 21. Yarrawonga.--January 24. Dookie.--January 28. Splendid entries have been received…

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Balranald Race Club. Easter Races

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 4

A committee meeting of the above was held on 12th inst. Members present were Messrs. S. King (vice president) H.L. Harben, N. W. Dargin, R…

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Cricket. Albury and Border Association

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 4

It is the intention of the A and B.C.A. to hold a star" picture entertainment on Thursday, February 13, In aid of funds, The local band will be engaged, and a strong…

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Association Football. Ireland Defeats Wales. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 4

Two Association football teams representing Ireland and Wales, met yesterday, Ireland won the game by two goals in one…

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Sporting. Boxing. Boycotting "Jack" Johnson. Proposed Exhibition Blocked. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 4

"Jack" Johnson had proposed to give an exhibition in England, but he has so far been unsuccessful in his efforts to secure a venue. He applied for the Hanley Territorial drill…

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Boxing Company Takes Over Baker's Stadia. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 4

A company has been formed to take over Baker's Stadin in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The capital has been all privately subscribed. Mr. J. Wren, of Melbourne, has…

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Rugby Football. Football Team for Australia. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 4

A special meeting of the Northern Football League yesterday to make further arrangements for the forthcoming visit of an English team to Australia was prevented from…

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Boxing

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 21

The champion boxer, "Jack" Johnson, is finding great difficulty in arranging for public appeaarnces in England. He was refused the Hanley Territorial drill hall,…

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Football in Australia

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 3
Also in Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser

At the final cup tie at the Crystal Palace last year (says the "Weekly Scotsman") it was estimated that there were 125,000 spectators. These were…

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Sporting Notes. Benalla Races

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 7

Benalla was most fortunate in striling a cool day for their summer meeting on Wednesday. It is not the best time of year to run a meeting, as it is a [?]…

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Lawn Tennis. Yarrawonga and Albury

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 4

Yarrawonga players are expected to arrive by motor car in Albur at 10 a.m. on Monday (Anniversary Day), and a team of four ladies and four gentlemen from the…

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