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Sport, 1914

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Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 3

The partnership of Trumper and Sims for Australia against Canterbury, at Christchurch, New Zealand, on the 28th February, provided a new…

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Moorefield Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 3

The scratching[?] for Moorefield Races are: All Engagements: Delorium, Grain Picoreur, Assignee, and Pittsworth Lad,…

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Swimming Records Wellington, (N.z.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 3

Harold Hardwick's New Zealand record of 58 2-5ths seconds over 100 yards at the Wellington Swimming, beat Malcolm, the champion's record by…

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St. Patrick's Day Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

In our sporting columns we publish the nominations in connection with the principal events of the St. Patrick's Day races, to be held on Wednesday…

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Boxing. M'goorty Wins. Referee's Unpopular Decision New Referee Appointed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1914 · page 3

Great excitement prevailed at the Stadium to-night, when Arthur Scott, at the end of the 20 rounds, placed his hand on M'Goorty's head. Jell…

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Boxing

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 3

Lurie, a French heavweight, has been matched to fight Bombardier Wells. Tommy Burns says that he can act…

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Tennis

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 2

As the summer is now nearly ended, the district and local tennis enthusiasts are calling their meetings with a view to holding opening days, and next…

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Boxing. M'goorty V. Smith

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 3

M'Goorty got the verdict of the referee on Saturday night, but the crowd hooted. The managerial staff has since…

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Sporting. Race Fixtures. Southern District Racing Association

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 3

The following dates have been allotted by the above Association to the various country district racing clubs for the holding of race meetings…

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Boxing

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

One of the foremost sporting writers in the States has declared that Lee Johnson, who is to meet Charlie Simpson in the Melbourne…

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Football. Famous Footballer Dead. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

The death is announced in Sydney of James M'Lean who, Were coming to Australia three three years ago, was connected with many leading football…

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Lawn Tennis. Wilding Still Invincible. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

A. F. Wilding defeated Lowe in the International Lawn Tennis Championship match at Nice…

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Cricket. Yarragundry v. Collengullie South School

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

The above teams met at "Falkirk Farm," Collengullie South, last Saturday, and after a well-contested game the match resulted in a win for…

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Coursing

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 3

In another column, appears a notice to anyone who may be interested in coursing to attend a meeting at the Criterion Hotel. It is not right that this…

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Boxing

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 3

Tummy Burns, who is acting as trainer and manager for Lee Johnson, says he has a world-beater under his cars. For the past year he has bad…

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Bowls

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 3

Entries ate now being received for the following competitions, in connection with the following tournament, on the Wagga Green…

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Ganmain Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 3

The third annual picnic races, held under the auspices of the Ganmain St. Patrick's Day Race Club, was held yesterday in the presence of a record…

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Swimming. Kahanamoku Beaten. by Unknown Californian

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 3

For the first time since he won the world's sprint championship at the fifth Olympiad in Stockholm, in June, 1912. Duke Paoa Kahanamoku was…

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Boxing Snowy Baker Busy. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 3

Snowy Baker is in London negotiating with Wells. He proceeds to Paris to negotiate with Carpentier on Friday. "Snowy" Baker is endervoring to…

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Golf and Tennis Club. Annual Meeting

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Hillston Golf and Tennis Club was held on Wednesday, eleven members attending…

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