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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1918

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BOXING. At the Sydney Stadium. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 2

There was a record crowd at the Stadium last night. The chief feature of a combined boxing and vaudeville entertainment, was a 10-round…

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Kembla Grange Races

Northern Star · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.— The Kembla Grange races resulted:— Maiden Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Sinfielder, 7-9, 1; Persian Shield, 8-2, 2; Tern, 8-2, 3…

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The Turf. Moorefield Races. Final Acceptances

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

The following are the final acceptances for the above meeting to be held at Moorefield to-morrow:— Flying Handicap.—The Tuck, Herbie,…

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Swimming

Northern Star · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday,—Fanny Durack yesterday won the 220.. yards Australian championship in Melbourne in 3.3 3-5…

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Cricket. Metropolitan Games

Northern Star · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The ninth round of the first-grade cricket: competition concluded yesterday. Waverley defeated Gordon (135) on the first innings by 77 runs,…

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BOXING. Competition Finals at the Stadium. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

A mixed programme was presented at the Stadium last night: competition finals Resulted as follow:—Paperweight: Charlie Lincoln beat Tommy Ryan on…

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Swimming

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

The Casino Swimming Club loses an active member in Mr. W. F. Norrie. Miss Fanny Durack won the…

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Bowls

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

A meeting was held in the School of Arts on Monday night last for the purpose of discussing the advisableness of forming a Bowling…

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Sunday Cricket

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

An unusual case came before the Young Police Court, when William George Wageubah sued Jacob Miller for the illegal detention of a silver cup,…

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Murwillumbah Cricket Club

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

At a meeting of cricketers held in Mr. C. G. Keppie's rooms on Wednesday evening, it was decided to re-form the Murwillumbah Cricket Club. The…

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Latest Sporting. the Turf. N.z. Racing

Northern Star · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Thursday.—The Dunedin Cup was won by Margerine, with War Dancer second and Glendower third…

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Sporting News. N.r.r. Association Races

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

The following nominations have been received and weights declared in connection with the Northern Revers Racing Association's race…

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SWIMMING. Local EXAMINATIONS

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 3

A distance swimming examination held on the 13th February in connection with the Lismore Ladies' Life Saying Club for school members: (distances from 25 yards to I…

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Richmond Races

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Richmond races resulted:—Novice Handicap.—Migandra *, Rorie *, King Ibex 3c Dead heat for first place…

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Swimming. Local Examinations

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 5

The name of Miss Emily Williams was Inadvertently omitted from the list of successful candidates in the 100 yards test at the examinations held on February 13th in…

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N.z. Racing

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Saturday.—The Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, resulted:—Kilard 1, Thaddeus 2, Kiljoy 3…

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Cricket. Metropolitan Games

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The tenth round of the first grade cricket competition was commenced yesterday. Scores:—Glebe 171 (Rardsley 75) versus Balmain,…

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Boxing. Mick King in America. Wins a Sensational Fight. VANCOUVER

Tweed Daily · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 2

A message from Seattle says that Mick King, the Australian boxer, defeated Chester McIntyre, the Pacific coast champion, in a sensational fight,…

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Boxing. Featherweight Championship

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Syd. Godfrey, holder of the featherweight championship of Australia, fought a 20 round battle against Fred. Fitzsimmons for the title at Newcastle this…

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Cricket

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The cricket boom, though late in starting, is going strong. Matches have been arranged for the next three Saturdays at Knox Park, and others will follow…

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