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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1921

3,008 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 40 of 151

Boxing at Westy Charlton Beats Porter Foul in 11th

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 5

A good crowd attended the match between Ben Charlton, of West Wallsend, and Bluey Porter, of Cessnock, at West Wallsend Stadium this morning…

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Cricket Grounds Waratah Wickets Mr. Iredale's Report

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 8

Reporting upon the cricket grounds in the Waratah municipality. Mr. F. A. Iredale, secretary of the N.S.W. Cricket Association, states that the Waratah…

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Athletics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 9

An previously announced, Andre Dupre will meet Billy James at the imperial, Stadium. He was brought to Australia by Stadiums, Ltd. Billy James has been well…

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Swimming

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 3

The northern district amateur championship for 220 yards was contested at the ocean baths on Saturday. The following competed: J. Lieb, C. Lindus, D…

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Football

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 3

The Toronto Football Club played the Cathedral Boys on Saturday at Toronto, and won by 16 points to 10, G. Thomas, H. L. Thomas, and G. Duncan and Wilkins…

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Boxing in Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 3

Jack Green, the Australian featherweight champion, was beaten in three rounds at the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night by Villon, the Filipino. The win was a…

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Football Final

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 5

There was a gathering of 73,000 people to witness the final for the Cup match between Wolverhampton and Tottenham, on the Stamfordshire ground. The King…

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Wallsend Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 3

Wallsend Jockey Club's race meeting, held in Saturday, attracted a very large attendance. Fine and pleasant weather prevailed, and some capital racing was…

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FOOTBALL Soccer Code

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 2

At a practice match on Saturday Adamstown seniors defeated Newcastle —one goal to nil. Adamstown under 18 by a similar score defeated…

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Warwick Farm Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 3

Warwick Farm races were held on Saturday in fine weather. There was a large attendance. Results:—…

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Racing Budget Form at Wallsend Northern Calendar

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 2

April 26.— Newcastle, general entries for Cup meeting due. April 27.— Tamworth first forfeits due…

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English Football Tottenham Wins Final LONDON, Sunday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 1

In the Association Cup final, Tottenham Hotspurs beat Wolverhampton Wanderers by one goal to all at Chelsea…

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Athletics. James Defeats Dupre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 3

The contest between Andre Dupre, the French boxer, and Billy James, of Newcastle, drew a very large attendance to the Imperial Stadium, Newcastle, on…

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Coursing

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2
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A coursing meeting promoted by Mr. J. Enright was held in the New Greta Company's paddock at Maitland on Saturday. The sweepstakes…

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Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 3

Wallsend team v. City No. 1, in second round of Wallsend Wednesday competition: Lowe, Kirk, Fogo, Gibbs, Wilson, Firkin, L. Rushton, Heath. All games…

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BOXING O'Grady-Smith Postponed

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

Word has been received from Pat McHugh that Freddie Smith will be unable to fulfil his engagement with Irish O'Grady at the Imperial…

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Football. Australian Rules

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 3

There was a fair attendance of spectators on the Waratah Park on Saturday afternoon to witness the match played between teams representing the B.H.P…

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Racing Budget This Morning's Gallops Northern Calendar

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

April 26.—Newcastle, general entries for Cup meeting due. April 27.—Tamworth first forfeits due…

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Kirkwood's Golf Tribute of "The Times" LONDON, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 1

"His and power to impress and please increases each time he is seen in play." states "The Times," commenting on J. H. Kirkwood, the Australian…

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