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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1913

1,427 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 72

Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 6

This afternoon both the local clubs have engagements. The Maitland Club, which has practically withdrawn from the Arnott Shield competition, will meet…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 10

As Merewether and Ironclads are unable to put full teams in the field during the holidays, the arrangement to play has been cancelled, and the second unior final…

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Football Gambling. Prohibition of Coupons. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 5

A private member is to introduce a bill in the House of Commons to stop betting on football matches. The Football Association has…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 10

Entries for woodchopping handicap at Garrett's Empire Hotel, Kurri Kurri, close on the 2nd April with Mr. Garrett. Pedestrians will scarcely need…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 3

The swimming handicap, promoted by the Premier Club, was witnessed by a large crowd on Saturday at the ocean baths. Included in the gathering were…

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Boxing in America. Wells Knocked Out. New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 6

"Gunboat'' Smith knocked out Bombardier Wells in the second round of a contest billed for 23 rounds with a right-hand blow to the jaw…

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Saturday's Cricket. Senior Final. Lambton v. Sacred Heart

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 3

This match Was continued on the Association Ground on Saturday afternoon, the wicket being in a perfect condition. The attendance was very good, but…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 3

Pedestrians are given a final reminder that entries for Rowan's £50 handicap to be run next Friday afternoon close to night at the Hotel Rawson…

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Golf

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 3

The Waratah Golf Club's official opening for the season took place on Saturday afternoon last, and there was a large attendance of golfers including visitors from…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 3

City cricketers have little of the difficulties experienced in carrying on the game in the isolated or remote townships of inner Victoria. There are no…

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Boxing Contest. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 5

George Taylor, 8st 12th defeated Billy Weenand, 8st 111b, on points to-night after the full twenty rounds. The leser was severly punished…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 3

Entries for Guilfoyle's handicaps to be run on Good Friday night, close this evening. Barney Ireland is anxious to meet…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 8

"Guard" writes:—It occurred to me whilst reading "Competitor's" letter that he, too, is in need of the enlightenment he is offering to others. Before going…

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The Boxing Ring. Papke Disqualified. Paris

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 6

The French Boxing Federation has disqualified Papke for a year for butting plans. It has added a rule punishing boxers…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 8

Nearly 100 entries have been received for Rowan's £50 handicap to be run on the League Football Ground next Friday afternoon. Some of the best runners in…

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Rugby Union Football. East Newcastle Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 6

The annual meeting of the East New castle Rugby Union Football Club was held last night, at the Hotel Rawson. Mr. C. Gedd[?]s presided over a large…

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Golf

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 3

The Waratah Golf Club's programme for the Easter holidays will consist of an eighteen-hole bogey competition on Saturday next, and an eighteen-hole…

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Football

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 3

A meeting of the East Newcastle League Football Club was held at Stockton on Monday night. Mr. W. D. Bartley presiding. Teams were formed to take…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 3

Carrington Druids v. Sydney Druids at Carrington Saturday afternoon. Former's team: Ball, Watson, Roderick, W. Jones, Hoffmann, Ireland, Tresidder,…

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Boxing in Sydney. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 6

At the Stadium to-night Pat Bradley (10st 8lb) defeated Jack Clarke (10st 5lb) for the welterweight championship of Australia…

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