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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1953

3,059 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 153

TENNIS U.S. Pair Leading

National Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 2

BRISBANE, Friday: The Americans Seixas and Clarke are leading two matches to one in the International Exhibitions at the Brisbane…

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Mr. C. Stead New Golf Secretary

Central Western Daily · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 16

Orange Golf Club has appointed a local Mr. Charles Stead, as secretary to…

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U.n. Flavour at Golf Tourney

Central Western Daily · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 15

Indications are that the 1953 McWilliam’s Wires £50[?]0 tournament will have a strong United…

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Stocks likely in minor cricket

Central Western Daily · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 16

Junior cricket commences today on the second leg of the competition, when, with but four points separating the three top team, each of whom have engagements, things are…

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Inquest on Drowning Victims Golf Course Tragedy

National Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: The younger of two boys found drowned in a dam at Ryde-Parramatta golf course, might have jumped in because he was…

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Big Golf

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 4

NEW YORK, Sunday: E. J. Harrison and Tommy Bolt, with an aggregate of 199, have tied for a third round lead in the £4,500 Tucson open…

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Bathurst Bowls Saturday's Play

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 4

No. 1 Pennant, Lithgow v Bathurst, at Bathurst, Bathurst won by 91 to 83. Results: Bathurst mentioned first; H. Ciarke, E. Lloyd G. Brooks K…

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Bathurst Golf Saturday's Play

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 4

Fourball Best Ball Stapleford: W Ovens, S. Lloyd 46: T. Green, L. Long-worth 45; R. Kneale, J. Munro 45; L. Avard. N. Rendall 44; R. Charters,…

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Leading Tennis Players for Bathurst

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 2

Leading Australian tennis players, Mervyn Rose, Ken Rosewall, Don Canoy and Clive Wilderspine are expected to play a series of exhibition…

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Bathurst Tennis Mixed Doubles Match

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 4

A mixed doubles tournament, first this year following the recent Carillon City championships, will commence at the Bathurst Town Courts…

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Tennis Win for Mrs. Thelma Long

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 1

WEST PALM BEACH (F1.), Monday.-- Mrs. Thelma Long (Australia) yesterday won the women's singles final in the…

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Social Cricket Diggers V. Duramana

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 3

A social match between Diggers and Do amana was played at the Sports-ground yasterday. Diggers won by 60 runs. Scores:…

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Country Cricket Perthville-gaol Draw

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 2

In the Country Cricket Association competition on Saturday Perthville and Gaol played a draw. Highlight of the mach was the…

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Greyhound Racing Local Trainer Scores Winning Double

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 2

Lithgow trainer Leo Maroney scored a notable double with well-known local performer, The Doover and…

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Another Win for Americans in Pro. Tennis

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 1

BUFFALO, Monday. --Jack Kramer defeated Frank Sedgman 6--4, 6--2 in their professional tennis match here…

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Orange Races Handicap to Vimy Ridge

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 4

The former Sydney horse. Vlmy Ridge, led all the way to win the January Handicap, main event at the Orange races on Saturday…

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Cricket Board May Vote for 17-Man Team

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.-- A meeting of the Australian Board of Control next week is expected to discuss a suggestion…

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Bathurst Cricket Norths Lead Comp St. Pals Trailing

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 2

A 16 point victory in the eighth round of the Bathurst District C[?] Association competition on Saturday places Norths in the…

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Bathurst Athletic Club a Comprehensive Programme

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 4

The secretary of the Bathurst Amateur Athletic Club (Mrs. D. Morris) announced last night the forthcoming events under the direction of the…

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Athletics Body After S.c.g. for Landy's Mile Run

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.-- Moves will soon be made to secure the Sydney Cricket Ground for the appearance of…

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