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Central Coast · Sport

Sport, 1927

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No Cricket

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 13

Cricket was postponed on Saturday last at Ourimbah, on account of the death of Mr. Ted Swadling, who was a member of the local club. Many of his…

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Big Cricket at Wyong Turf Wicket Opened. Match Against Kippax's Team

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 3

Saturday was a red-letter day for district cricketers; the new turf wicket at Wyong was "christened" by a match between Alan Kippax's team…

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Tuggerah Races

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 6

Despite the wet weather and heavy going there was a good attendance and fair racing at the Tuggerah Club's September meeting on Saturday. Results:…

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Ourimbah News. TENNIS

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 13

The local Club has been organising a ladder competition to reveal the qualities of members for gracing purposes. Dr. Clough and Mr. E. D. Burns have…

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Tuggerah Lakes District Tennis Association

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 13

Last Saturday, in the ladies' singles championship, Mrs. Walters was compelled to forfeit to Miss Smith, who will now play Miss Furse in the final…

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Lisarow Cricket Club Ball

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 13

As predicted, the ball held on Sept. 27th was a most successful fixture. The Hall was comfortably filled without being overcrowded, thus making dancing…

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Tuggerah Lakes District Lawn Tennis Association. The Competition Final (To the Editor.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 11

Sir,—In reference to the final of the recent competition, and in view of the ballot which is being taken among the associated Clubs to decide what is…

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Tennis

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 13

The draw for the next week's play in the ladder competition is as follows:—K. Buttersworth v. Reg. Robson, L. Crawford v. N. Scheerer, Ray…

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Cycle Racing

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 13

At Ourimbah on 7th Oct., the race was won by W. Perry, with Clavde Morris second, and Reg. Brown third. This was an exciting finish; Perry won…

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Association Tennis

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 8

Miss Lil Smith won the ladies championship, and Dr. Duncan and Mr. Fell the gentlemen's doubles. Last Saturday, on the Wyong courts,…

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Football Social

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 13

To wind up the football season, and incidentally to present medals and trophies won during the season, the local Club held a social and…

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Gosford Races Entries for Next

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 8

Unplaced Welter Handicap, 6 fur. Remount, Lord Sarchedon, Nardoona, Chillawong, Coolmirt, Top Notch, Delungra, Nobbys, Blushing, Harague,…

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Athletic Carnival Gosford Inter, High School

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 11

The first athletic carnival organised by the local High School was held on Waterside Park on Friday last, and proved to be a huge success. The…

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Cycle Racing

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 13

The last race of the season was run on Saturday., Oct. 15, over the usual course. The winner proved to be Reg. Brown, with W. Burgin 2nd, and W…

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Football Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 13

Ourimbah footballers are requested to attend a meeting of their club, to be held on Monday night next at the School of Arts. Business includes the…

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Cricket Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 13

Among the business executed at last Monday nignt's cricket meeting was the election of selectors for second grade. The following were appointed:…

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District Tennis Association

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 16

Last Saturday saw some very even tennis in the Ladies Double Championship, when Mrs. Walters and Miss Lil Smith qualified to play Mesdames…

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Ourimbah News. TENNIS

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 13

Last week-end au Oarimbah team visited Tumbi Umbi and defeated a team from that place by a narrow margin. Ourimbah scored 9 sets 94 games…

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Fort Street High School Tennis Club at Woy Woy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 15

Selecting Mrs. Mahony's popular "Railway View," Woy Woy Bay, as their rendezvous, the Club celebrated their annual holiday outing on the…

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District Tennis Association

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1927 · page 4

Last Saturday, at Gosford, saw the finals of the gentlemen's singles and the ladies' doubles. The scores were:—Burkinshaw defeated Gruggen, 11-9,…

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