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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Sport

Sport, 1911

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Boxing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 2

AL Ka[?]fman has issued a challenge to Jack Johnson to fight within six months. The champion states he is willing the match should take place, but stipulates that…

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Boxing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 2

"Cyclone" Johnny Thompson defeated "Aboriginal Jimmy" Jerome in the third round at Brisbane to-day. The victor's infighting non-plussed Jerome…

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Brisbane Races

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 2

The Brisbane eaces held to-day, resulted: Welter, Handicap: Suspension, Rueline, Lord Haden. Goodwood Handicap: Moonshine Lady Olga, Lord Nel[?]…

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Sporting Notes. Horse-racing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 2

The victory of Jolly Beggar in the Perth Cup on Wednesday makes the sixth occasion on which Mr. P. A. Connolly has annexed that important event during the last…

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Attunga Races. Pony races held at Attunga yesterday resulted:—

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 2

Half Mile Handicap,—Laura, 10st (Short) 1; Lady Levlna, 8.7, 2; Jenva, 8.5, 3. Other starters: Mystillion, 8.7, Irene 8.0. Betting: 6 to 4 ont the winner. Won…

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Swimming

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 3

Information has been received in Sydney to the effect that [?]ck Cavill, the famous amateur champion [?]immer of a few years ago, who was rec[?]ly appointed swimming…

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Sporting Notes. Boxing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 3

"[?]velone" Johnny Thompson met Jerry Jerome at Brisbane on Monday last, in the presence of three thousand spectators. Thompson's in[?]fighting and short punches to…

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Notes. the Cricket Test

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 2

The South Africans have justified the reputation that preceded them, and whether thye win the second Test match or not, it [?] he admitted that their first innings'…

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Sporting Notes. Boxing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 3

Arrangements have been made by Jimmy Clabby and Ray Bronson to leave for England on the 21st instant. They go under contract to M. H. D. McIntosh, and will figure in…

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Cricket

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 3

A team representing Sydney, North Sydney, and Middle Harbor, played at Muswellbrook and defeated the local team by nine wickets and 200 runs…

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Athletic Events

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 3

220 YARDS HANDICAP. Prizes, £4, £2, and £1.—J. Shakespeare, 15yds., 1; R. B. Campbell, 4yds, 2; H. R. Thompson, 10yds, 3. An easy will by two yards. Time, 23sec…

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Boxing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 3

After an interesting contest of 20 rounds, "Snowy" Malone (Tasmania) beat Charlie Murphy (Winto), at Townsville, for the heavy-weight championship of North…

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Cricket

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 3

Four trophies were presented for competition to Tasmanians by Mr. E. E. Gvant, an old Tasraanlan residing in Sydney. One was for the highest individual…

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Boxing. [?]Ang and Kauffman. London, Wednesdny Afternoon

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 2

Mr. McIntosh has cabled Kauffman Advising him to proceed to England to fight Lang. It is thought the light will be a 20 round bout, and may develop it suitable oppon[?]nt…

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District News. Pallamallawa. Tennis Club Dances

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 3

Two very enjoyable dances were held under the auspices of the local tennis club in the ball on the 30th and 31st December. The first of the two…

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Boxing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 6

It is probable that the Sydney Stadium management will make a new rule next season regarding the weighing in for contests. In…

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Cricket

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 4

The following team has been selected to represent the Carlton C.C. in their match with the Attunga C.C. on the Oval to-day and next, Saturday:—W. H. Leak, H. G. H. Read,…

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Today's Rockfield Races, Sydney, Friday Afternoon

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 4

"Martindale" tips:—Flying Handicap, Barley Water, Adjacent, Ayreline; Jumpers' Flat Race: Claydon Common, Neirbo, Pharos; Apprentices' Handicap: Haze,…

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Swimming

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 3

On Saturday night Cecil Healy proved that he was one of the best long-distance swimmers in Australia. He was a competitor in the final of the…

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Swimming

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 3

On Saturday night Cecil Healy proved that he was one of the best long-distance swimmers in Australia. He was a competitor in the final of the…

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