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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1915

607 stories in Riverina's papers · page 15 of 31

Football. Boree Creek Club Reformed

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

A public meeting was held at Bores-Creek on Saturday lust to consider the re-forming of the Borse Creek Football Club, when about thirty…

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Boxing. Darcy v. Smith. Inquiry to Be Held. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 3

Mr. ("Snowy") Baker stated to-day that what have been Jeff Smith's share of the gate on Saturday has been withheld, pending an inquiry, which…

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Golf

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 3

Members and associates of the Wagga Golf Club are to have the benefit of the professional services of Mr. East, who is recognised as one…

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Boxing. Smith Disqualified. Stake of £500 Donated to Patriotic Fund. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 4

The Director of the Stadium, after holding an inquiry into the contest between Darcy and Jeff Smith, decided to disqualify the latter, and hand his…

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Golf

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 5

The associate’s stroke competition held on Wednesday week last, under the auspices of the local Golf Club, was won by Miss A. Munro…

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Boxing. Cowler a Coming Champion. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1915 · page 3

Cowler knocked out Ben Doylo in the second round at the Stadium last night. The loser was completely outclassed. He was down for nine seconds in the first…

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Golf

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1915 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

A well-attended meeting of the Golf Club was held at the Royal Hotel on Friday night last. It was decided to provide a medal (30/-)…

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Tennis

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1915 · page 2

A special general meeting of the local Tennis Club was held on Thursday last to reform the club and elect officers. There was a…

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Football

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1915 · page 2

The opening match of the season is to be played on the Park Oval to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, when the senior players of the…

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BOWLS. Wagga Championship

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1915 · page 4

The final for the championship of the Wagga Bowling Club was played on Saturday between J. Cunningham and B. Moin. It seems strange that…

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Leeton Trotting Club Races

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1915 · page 2

The following nominations have been received for the Leeton Hospital Benefit Trotting Races, to be held on Monday, 7th June (King's…

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Boxing in England. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 June 1915 · page 3

Bombardier Wells defeated Dick Smith in the 9th round for a purse of £700. Lew Edwards beat Owen Moran in…

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Boxing. Morey v. Volaire. Perth

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 June 1915 · page 3

Morey defeated Volaire last night…

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Football. New Zealanders Abandon Tour. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 June 1915 · page 3

The New Zealand Rugby League has definitely decided to abandon the tour to Australia this season…

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An Amusing Dialogue. Overheard at a Football Match

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1915 · page 3

Smiling Committee Man (to Supporter of Visiting Team): Don't get rifed, old chap. You're not the first team our men have pulverised, and you won't be…

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Wagga L.v. Cup Races

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 June 1915 · page 2

The Winter Meeting of the Wagga Licenced Victuallers. Race Club will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next. June 9th and 10th, and there are…

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Bowls

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1915 · page 3

The Goulburn bowlers were greatly pleased with the way they were treated during their recent visit to Wagga. In response to an invitation from the…

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Golf

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 June 1915 · page 3
Also in Daily Advertiser

A raised Foursome Competion on Wednesday afternoon was played in perfect weather conditions, the trophy presented by the Club being won by…

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