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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1912

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Boxing

The Worker · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 21

At Brisbane on April 6 Jimmy Hill, of Sydney, beat Tom King-, of South Africa. The contest went the full term. Carpentier, the French champion…

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Melbourne Racing

The Worker · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 7

A very large attendance witnessed the Easter meeting of the Epsom Racing Club on Saturday last at Epsom, and though the weather was showery a good day's…

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Amateur Boxing Championships Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 2

The finale of the N.S.W. wrestling and boxing championships were decided to-night. In the featherweight wrestling contest Robertson forfeited…

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Cricket. Warner Can Play. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 2

A specialist has assured Mr. P. F. Warner that he can safely play during the forthcoming cricket season…

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The Turf. (Continued from Page 7.) Kensington Races

The Worker · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 9

The Easter up meetings of the Kensington Racing Club attracted a very large attendance, which was rewarded with a capital afternpon's racing. A…

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The Cricket Match Melbourne and Wagga District Play a Draw

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 April 1912 · page 3

At the invitation of the Wagga Association, a team from the Melbourne Cricket Club visited Wagga during the Easter holidays, and played a two…

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Golf

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

At a meeting of the council of the golf club on wednesday evening it was decided to open the season on Saturday, 4th May by mixed foursomes…

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Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 3

The following will represent Wagga in their match against The Farm on Saturday:—Bel lair, Harrison, Raleigh, Booty, Lindsay, Yule, Byrne,…

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Tara Races

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 3

The annual races were held at Tara on Easter Monday in flue weather, and in the presence of a large attendance The fields…

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Gilmore Tennis Club

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the members of above club was held last week when the following officers were appointed:—Patron Mr. H. Whatman; president, Mr…

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Boxing. Langford Outpoints M’ Vea

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 6

In his contest with Sam M'Vea, at the Stadium on Monday night; Sam Langford appeared to greater advantage than in any of…

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Young Picnic Races Young

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 3

The forthcoming race meeting on the Young Picnic Race Club to be held on the 18th instant, promises to be the most successful ever held. Ninety…

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Marrar Athletic Club . Annual Sports Office Bearers

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 4

President, Mr. H. A. Stinson; Vice. President, Messrs A. M. Kelly G. Flood, C. J. Frezes and A. [?] Treasurer, Mr. P. Hemick,…

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Wagga Rugby Football Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Wagga Rugby Football Club was held at the Pastoral Hotel last evening. There wag a good attendance of members…

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Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 4

The team to represent Riverina in their match against Newtown, will be selected from the following:—Birch, M'Kenzic (2), Browett, Griffin,…

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Boxing. Sam M'vea Injured. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 4

Sam M' Mea had one of his fingers crushed in a motor - car accident. The top joint had to be amputated, and all his engagements have been postponed…

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Football Rugby. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 3

The Kangaroos defeated the Hunters and Northern League by 22 points to 5. The Kangaroos defeated Metropolitan by 27 points to 9. There…

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Sporting. Racing Fixtures

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 3

April 17 and 18—Albury. April 23 and 24—M.T.C. Cup Meeting wagga. May 1 and 2—Narandera R.C…

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Cricket. Surawi Cup

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 3

The competition for the Surawi Cup was virtually ended on Saturday by Newtown's victory over Riverine. The [?]—1911 premiers outplayed the…

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Boxing. Police Stop a Fight. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 2

Lester defeated Howard in the 10th round, the latter being in such a bad way that the polite stopped the contest…

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