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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1911

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Boxing. Thompson and Papke Matched

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

Ever since he found that increasing weight had put him in the same class as Papke, "Cyclone" Thompson has been of the opinion that he could…

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Boxing. Dave Smith's Hand Injured. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

The light arranged between Dave Smith and Papke has been indefinitely postponed owing to the former having injured his hand…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

Cootamundra—February 14 and 15. Caulfield—February 18 and 25. Tumut—February 22 and 23. Gundagai—March 1 and 2…

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"Mannish" American Women. Sport and Athletics Spoil Their Beauty

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 3

A discussion is going on here regarding the increasing interest taken by American girls in sport and athletics generally, and the effect that they have upon them (says…

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Parlour Golf

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 8

So just let us consider, says Mr. Henry Leach, some of the best possibilities of indoor golf and rescue it from the crudeness which…

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Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 6

The Mechanic Cricket Club will play a match on Bolton Park against Cook and Mumford's team, to-day, at 2.30 p.m…

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Cricket. WAGGA v. NARANDERA

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 3

On Friday Narandera Association advised that heavy rain had fallen there, and it was thought improbable that they would be able to get…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 2

Cootamundra—February 14 and 15. Caulfield—February 18 and 25. Tumut—February 22 and 23. Gundagai—March 1 and 2…

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Boxing. "Cyclone" Thompson and Papke. a Full Twenty Rounds. Thompson Wins. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 2

Too contest between "Billy" Papke and "Cyclone" Thompson (who has lately got into the former's class owing to increased weight) took place…

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Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

The Wagga versus Farm match was to have been concluded to-morrow, but it is now impossible for the Students to play. It it is found later…

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General Sports Items. Racing Fixtures

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

Adelong Jockey Club—February 25. Gundagai Racing Club, March 1 and 2. Junee, Racing Club—March 3 and 9…

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Cricket. Coolac v. GUNDAGAI

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

Last week-end a team from Coolae tried conclusions with a couple of Gundagai teams, and were successful in both matches. In the first match, Coolac won…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 4

Cootamundra—February 14 and 15. Caulfield—February 18 and 25. Adelong—February 25. Tumut—February 22 and 23…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 3

Caulfield—February 18 and 26. Adelong—February 25. Tumut—february 22 and 23. Gundagai—March 1 and 2…

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The Sketcher. Swimming

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

The human body is not very well designed for natatorial feats. Since we are not equipped with fine, it is rather difficult to force the body forward in the…

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Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

The local competition will be resumed to-morrow, Newtown and Farm meeting on the Association Ground, and Wagga and North Wagga on the…

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At a Cricket Match

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 6

He was a good deal in love, but still he was an enthusiastic cricketer, and so allowances must be made for him, for he had taken her to the first match she had…

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Association Cricket. B. V C.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 5

The above teams met on Saturday to open their third round of the local competition, and an interesting match resulted. At the…

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Sporting Notes. Races to Come

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 3

Adelong—February 25. Tumut—February 22 and 23. Gundagai—March 1 and 2. Flemington—March 4, 7, 9 and 11…

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Cricket. WAGGA v. North Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 3

This match will be played at North Wagga this afternoon, play to start at 2.30 sharp. The following will represent the former: Harrison,…

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