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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1921

3,008 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 151

Proposed Swimming Baths

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 5

A petition is to be presented to the West Maitland Council, asking for the establishment of swimming baths in the town and a committee of citizens…

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BOXING Castle Fixtures

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 2

February 23: Doyle v. Wynne: Treasure v. Lavigne. February 26: Lawson v. Tommy Hammond…

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Soccer Football

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 6

Mr. J. W,. Earp presided over a fair attendance at the annual meeting of the south Maitland British Football Association in Hales' rooms, Weston, on Saturday. The…

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Boxing in Melbourne. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 5

At the Athletic Pavilion in Melbourne. Dick Johnson (9st 7½lb) beat Chris Jordan (9st 7½1b) on points in twenty rounds for the lightweight championship of Victoria…

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Racing Budget Newcastle J. C. Meeting Meetings to Come

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 2

March 1.—Tamworth. March 2.—Tamworth. March 6.—Boolaroo. March 8.—Wyong…

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Athletics. Brown and Taylor Draw

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 7

There was a fair attendance at the Cas the Stadium last night, to witness a meeting between Jack Brown, Queenaland, and Jimnie Taylor: The weights were…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 4

The Cook's Hill Surf Swimming Club will hold a 150 yards handicap at the Ocean Baths to-night in conjunction with the Green trophy point score competition…

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Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 4

Lowlands Electric Light . Competition.— To-night, Lowlands team v. Maitland Central: H. Nlckisson, Cotterill, Negus, F. Giles, White, Palmer, Adams,…

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Football

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 4

A meeting of New Lambton Soccer Club will be held on Thursday night. The annual meeting Of the Eastern Suburbs League Football Club will be…

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League Football

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 7

Mr. D. J. Ryan presided over a large attendance of delegates at the annual meeting of the Hunter District Rugby Football League last night. The…

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Racing Budget Troting Revival [?] to Comp

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 2

March 1.—Tamworth March 2.— Tamworth. March 3.—Boolaroo. March 5.—Wyon[?]…

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The Brisbane Cricket Match Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 7

Wanting 292 runs to defeat New South Wales. Queensland went to the wickets for their second innings to-day, but although they made a good start the home…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 4

Tommy Burns, the one-time champion of the world, and Joe Beckett, England's heavyweight champion, have signed to box ten rounds of two minutes…

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BOXING Imperial Fixtures

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

To-night: Harry Andrews v. Bobby East. February 26: Ces. Wright v. Len Stanley…

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Boxing and Vaudeville

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

An entertaining programme of boxing ad vaudeville turns was presented before a moderate audience at the Imperial Stadium last night, in aid of the funds…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

The Australian Board of Control for international cricket in Australia will meet in Sydney to-morrow night, when final arrangements will be made for the visit…

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Racing Budget Melbourne Embargo Meetings to Come

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

March 1.—Tamworth. March 2.—Tamworth. March 5.—Boolaroo. March 8.—Wyong…

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Why Mayne? Cricket Problem Board of Control Meeting SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 7

The next few days will be full of interest for all followers of cricket. The fifth test match will start on the Sydney Cricket Ground to-morrow, and…

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Athletics. Treasure Defeats Lavigne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

A small attendance at the Castle Stadium last night was the effect of the unsettled weather. Two attractive bouts were staged, providing an interesting…

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Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 3

On Saturday Hamilton green will be open for play by those members who have already visited the show, and several heats in the various competitions should be…

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