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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Boxing. Two Bouts Decided. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 8

Bradley defeated Audouy in the seventeenth round at the Stadium last night. Turnor outpointed Hollingsworth in a twenty round contest at Brisbane…

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Football. England v. Ireland. London

Northern Star · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 8

In the Itugby match played yesterday England heat Ireland by 15 points to 4…

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Greenridge Tennis Club

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 6

The Greenridge Tennis Club held two meetings in the Victoria Hall on Monday night last, an ordinary and the annual meeting, at both of…

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Northern Rivers Racing Association

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2
Also in The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser

The usual quarterly meeting of the Committee of the Northern Rivers Racing Association was held at Brunton's Tattersall's Hotel, Casino, Wednesday last. There were…

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British Professional Boxing. the Present Situation

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2

A year ago the "right to box" seemed, t0 be in jeopardy, and the promoter of boxing entertainments being in doubt as to his legal disabilities was naturally disinclined…

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Athletics. a World's Jumping Record. Boston

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 8

Platt Adams has put up a world's record in three standing jumps by covering 84ft. 9½in. at the indoor games of the Boston Athletic Association…

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Swimming. Casino Swimming Sports

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 8

Another half-holiday programme of swimming events will be carried out at Casino by the members of the Amateur Swimming Club, on Wednesday, 19th Instant,…

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Cricket

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 4

The following will represent the Teachers in the match with North Casino, commencing on the latter's wicket at 10.36 a.m. next Saturday: -- Ling,…

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Cricket. Rain Stops Play. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 8

There was no play in the match between N.S.W. and the Rest of Australia to-day, owing to the wicket being flooded…

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Boxing. Hill-truffier. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 8

Hill best Trffier on points in twenty rounds. The decision met with a mixed reception, but was correct. Truffler bled from the nose during the latter half of the…

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Swimming and Life-saving Club

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Casino Swimming and Life Saving Club was held on Wednesday night, the president. Mr. J. C. Wearne,…

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Boxing. Carpentier—rice. Par[?]s

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 8

In a [?] twenty rounds Carpentier knocked out Bandsman Rice in the second round…

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Casino Hospital Benefit Races

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 4

The race meeting in aid of the funds of the Casino Hospital promoted by the two principal clubs controlling the sport here—the…

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Thank God for Football Clubs. Clergyman's Fervent Prayer

Northern Star · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 6

The Rev. S. F. Collier, of Manchester, said in a sermon the other day that he thanked God for the football clubs. "I know hundereds of men," the reverend…

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Rugby Football. South Africa Defeats England

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 8

Six years ago, after a great struggle at the Crystal Palace, on a ground that was little better than a swamp, England played a drawn game with the first South…

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Boxing. Departure of Curran. London

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 6

Curran sails on 28th instant to fulfil his contract with Snowy Baker…

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Lawn Tennis. Davis Cup Challene. London

Northern Star · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 6

The Tennis Association has received Australia's challenge for the Davis Cup…

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Swimming Championship. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 8

The mile swimming championship of Australasia has been won by Longworth, with Smith second and [?] third. Time 24 mins. 2-5 secs…

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Boxing. Clarke-godfrey. Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 8

At the Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night Jack Clarke, of New Zealand, defeated Charley Godfrey, of Bunda[?] in the 14th round God[?] being disqualified…

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