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Sport, 1920

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My Boxing Lesson

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

I expect you would be very surprised to read in the newspapers that I had been matched to fight Joe Beckett for £2000, win or lose, in a twenty-round…

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Tennis Tournament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the committee of the Corown Tennis Club, held an Thursday evening last, It was unanimously decided to hold a two days' tennis…

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Cricket in Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 43

Playing for North Sydney against University on Saturday, Hall made 102, Punch (not out) 180, King 107, and Cooper 90. North Sydney put on 515 for four wickets…

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Football. South Albury Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

A meeting of the above club was held in the Mechanics'. Institute last evening, Mr.Delaney being in the chair. On the motion of Mr. G. Kimball…

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Swimming. F. E. Beaurepaire Establishes a World's Record

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 43

During the week-end two new records were established. F. E. Beaurepaire created a world's record for 220 yards by covering the distance in 2min. 27 4-5sec.,…

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Cricket. Rutheglen District Association

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 3

The team to represent Border against Mount Ophir at Wohgunyah on Saturday next will be chosen from tho following:-- F. W. Booty, T. Waterhouse,…

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St. Patrick's Day Races Some Close Finishes

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 3

On Wednesday the St. Patrick's Day Race Club held its meeting on the Tocumwal course, the attendance being good, but the weather…

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The Urana Independent[?] Telephone: 28 Urana[?] Friday, March 19. Local News. Urana Races

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 2

An attractive programme of six events has been framed for the Urana Amateur Picnic Race Meeting to be held on April 7th. From…

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Cricket

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 4

An enthusiastic meeting of delegates of the Albury and Border Cricket Association was held last evening to consider the proposed visit of the Collinwood…

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Boxing. Challenge to Vic-rowe

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. Jas. H. Dunstan, Tangambalanga, writes:— My son has interviewed Vic Rowe and he declines to do any business. I wish to state that the challenge still…

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Boxing. Featherweight Championship. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 4

The featherweight championship contest between "Digger" Evans and Godfrey was attended by a tremendous crowd. Both men were in the pink of condition,…

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Correspondence the Boxing Challenge. (To the Editor)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of Thursday, March 18, I note that you refer to my challenge, to fight Vic Rowe as being accepted. I also note that Rowe requires winner to…

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Boxing. Wells Outs Journee. London, March 18

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 4

A great crowd witnessed the boxing match betwen Wells and Journee at the Albert Hall. Wells mastered Journee from the jump,…

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Golf Notes Annual Meeting Corowa Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the above club was held at the Globe Hotel on Friday evening last, then being present: -- Mr. E. R. Nicolson (chair),…

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Sporting. Boxing Challenge (To the Editor)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 4

Sir,—ln reply to your correspondents (Dunstan's) challenge in your issue of March 22, I feel much inclined to adhere to my former offer. However, I will…

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Wodonga Golf Club

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the members of the Wodonga Golf Club the retiring president, Mr. T. W. Edmondson, occupied the chair. The belance-sheet and…

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St. Patrick's Day Races at Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 2

The annual race meeting of the Jerilderie St. Patrick's Day Race Club was held on Tuesday under ideal circumstances. Beautiful…

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Races at Berrigan. Good Entries for Wednesday Next

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 3

The Berrigan [?] Pattrick’s Day Race Club will hold a [?] on Wednesday next, and the [?] suggest that a good day’s outing…

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Races at Finley Finley Handicap Won by Pan Chiel

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1920 · page 1

The Finley Turf Club held a very [?] on Friday last when they provided an excellent days opting for a large attendance…

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Junior Cricket Association

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 2

The premiers of the Albury Junior Cricket Association (St. Patrick's) were presented with the Cup donated by Mr. Abe Nathan, last night at a social…

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