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Sport, 1916

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Sporting. Boxing. N.z. Memorial to Boxer Soldier

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 4

A friend of James Hagerty, formerly a New Zealand boxer, who was killed on Gallipoli in August, 1915, has subscribed a memorial tablet and endowed a cot…

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Golf

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

A stroke handicap for mixed foursomes, and a bogey handicap for men who have not partners in the foursomes will be played on Saturday afternoon for trophies…

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Oaklands Races

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

The committee of the Oaklands Race Club have, after inspection of the course, decided to postpone their annual meeting, which was to…

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Corowa Tennis Club

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

The above club at last held their tennis afternoon tea, in aid of the Red Cross Funds, but owing to the continued wet weather and having had to…

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Boxing. M'mahon Defeats Tracey. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 4

At the Sydney Stadium last night, M'Mahon defeated Tracey on points at the end of 50 rounds. Tracey shipped to the boards, and M'Mahon helped him to…

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Tennis

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 4

The Clarke Cup competition for the past season having resulted in a tie between the Methodist and School Clubs a play-off was necessary to…

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Boxing. Kay Defeats Clabby. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 4

After a clever exhibition at the Sydney Stadium last night, Fred Kay was given the decision on points, over Jimmy Clabby…

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Anzacs' Football Match

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 3

It is expected that a profit of £100 will result from the football match, under Australian rules, at the Queen's Club Ground on Saturday between teams representing…

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Boxing. Darcy Still Missing. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 4

Lea. Darcy is still missing Mr. Baker, the promoter of the contest between Chip and Darcy, is negotiating with Art Magirl, the American middle weight, to take…

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Swimming to Save Life. All Can Accomplish It

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 6

No one thoroughly knows how to swim unless he or she can dive, if need be, in street attire. That is the dictum of Mr. George T. Holm, one…

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Boxing. Darcy Still Missing. Magirl Takes His Place Against Chip. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 4

There is no news regarding Darey's whereabouts. It has been definitely arranged for Magirl to take Darcy's place in the fight against Chip in Melbourne, on…

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Rutherglen Races

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 5

The following are the handicaps for the above races, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, November 15 and 16:--…

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Oaklands Picnic Races

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 2

The Oaklands Picnic Race Club held their race meeting, which had been postponed a couple of times, owing to their own course not being fit to race upon…

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Brisbane Races Postponed. Brisbane

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 November 1916 · page 4

Heavy rain fell throughout the night, and although the weather cleared somewhat this morning, the track at Eagle Farm was in such condition as to render…

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Boxing. Exit Les Darcy. No Action to Be Taken

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 November 1916 · page 4

No action is being taken by the Department of External Affairs in regard to the departure of Les. Darcy, the boxer, from Australia. It was explained on Saturday…

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Swimming. Champion Swimmer Killed. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 4

"Ted" Wickham, bolder of the 5 yards world's professional swimming championship, has been killed in action in France…

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Sporting. Melbourne Cup. Races Postponed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 4

Our Melbourne correspondent wined last night that, owing to the state of the course at Flemington, there will be no races to-day. The Melbourne Cup and…

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Boxing. Mystery of Les. Darcy. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 November 1916 · page 4

There is still no reliable news regarding Les. Darcy. His mother, who is at present on a visit to Sydney, says he told her he was going to Melbourne. She does…

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Racing

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 2

For the second time in the history of the Victorian turf, the Melbourne Cup, which should have been run on Tuesday last was postponed owing to…

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Boxing. Holland Defeats Chip. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 4

At the Stadium last night, Fritz Holland was given the verdict on points over Joe Chip, after 20 rounds. The verdict met with the approval of the…

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