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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1914

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Boxing. Mcgoorty Badly Beaten, But Declared the Winner

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 3

At Baker's Sydney Stadium on Saturday night Eddie McGoorty (11.5) met Jeff. Smith (11.3) for the middleweight championship of the world…

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BOXING. McGOORTY v. Jeff. Smith. (By Telegraph) Sydney, March 16

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

There was a great uproar at the Stadium when Referee Scott awarded McGoorty a points decision over Jeiff Smith. There was I no doubt at all that the latter won. It was…

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Football. Hints to Young Players. What Backs Should Do

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 7

Now that players are beginning to turn their attention to the new season, which will begin early in April, some hints given in January by Adrian Stoop…

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Geurie Coursing Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 4

A general meeting of the Geurie Coursing Club was held at Mr. J. Reynolds' Hotel on Wednesday evening last. There was a fair attendance…

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Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 4

The following will represent Dubbo against Narromino on the Sports Ground to-morrow:—C. Glugnl. Dr.Burkit, C. R. Taylor, McDon[?]ll, J…

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Dubbo Golf Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the Dubbo Golf Club was held on Wednesday, 11th first. The meeting was very well attended. The officers for…

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Wellington Races

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 1

The winner at the Wellington races on Wednesday were:--Trial Stakes Veech; Murrumbong Plate, Master Penury; Cup Plenah; President's…

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Dubbo Tennis Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 5
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

At the annual meeting of the Dubbo Tennis Club, held at Mr. G. H. Taylor's office on 17th inst., there were present: Mr. E. L. Williams (in the…

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The Dubbo Golf Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the Dubbo Golf Club was held on Wednesday, the 11th inst. The meeting was very well attended. The officers for…

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Sporting Notes. CRICKET

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 4

The following players have been selected to represent Dubbo C.C. against Narromine Club, on the Sports Ground to-morrow:--C. Giugni, Dr. Burkitt, C…

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Beer and Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 6

The Cathundral correspondent of the Warren "Herald" re a recent cricket match between Cathundral and Trangie, writes—The practice of having casks…

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Tennis

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1914 · page 3

Last Wednesday afternoon No. 1 court of the Wellington Public Tennis Club was opened, and a number of the members engaged in the game, and…

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Picnic Races

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1914 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Rotton, hon. secretary of the Wellington Picnic Race Club, has issued a reminder to owners, that all horses intended for entry, at the…

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Boxing

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 3

Wells defeated McCormack on pointy after ir great battle of 20 rounds at the Stadium on Saturday night. Up to the ninth round…

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Sporting Notes. BOWLS

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 4

The Pennant Competition for the State, played at Waverley on Saturday, resulted in a victory for Chatswood over City, by 90 points to 83…

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Bourbah Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 3

The Bourbah Amateur Turf Club will hold a race meeting on the 30th April. Previously the Club has been content with its annual meeting on Boxing…

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BOXING. Wells Beats McCormack

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 3

At the Sydney Stadium on Saturday night in the presence of about 8000 spectators, Mat Wells defeated Tom McCormack on points in 20 rounds…

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Girllambone Picnic Races

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 3

In connection with the Girilambone Picnic Race Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, April 21st, a grand ball is to be held in the School of Arts at…

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Geurie Coursing Club. Annual Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 2

Mr. J. E. Whiteley presided over the annual meeting of the Geurie Coursing Club at Reynolds 'Hotel on Wednesday evening, the 18th instant, there being a…

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