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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Sport

Sport, 1954

2,989 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 150

Car Racing in Bathurst Easter Programme Takes Shape All Time Record Predicted

National Advocate · Monday 18 January 1954 · page 2

An all-time record crowd has been predicted, to invade Bathurst for the annual car and cycle racing on Mr. Panorama at…

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Swimming Events Tonight

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 4

Continuing its policy of infusing variety into its programme, Bathurst City Amateur Swimming Club will include a 200 metres race in its list of…

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Charlestons Rugby League

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 4

Our team of crickteers are to be congratulated on their very fine performance up to date. At present the can claim an undefeated record for…

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BOXING Empire Bout in Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday: Australian Boxing Club managing director, Art Mawson said today New Zealander Barry Brown would defend his British…

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Golf Notes Greens Damaged During Holidays

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 3

After a spoil of three weeks, most of our golfers wore out in full array on Saturday, and some good cards were returned…

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CRICKET Hassett Game Finishes Today

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday: With one [?]ay's paly remaining, Hassett's team has left 396 [?] to win in the Testimonial match which continues on…

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Bowlers in Form When Cricket Resumes

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 3

Played under ideal weather conditions and on turf wickets slightly softened by earlier rain, Saturday's first grade cricket results were notable for comparative small scores, although Valley…

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R.S.L. cricket team ran into a trap

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 11

Whether the “movement order” got into the wrong file, and a very blank file at that, may never be known. But the fact remains that a “trap” at Bathurst over the weekend…

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Bathurst Bowls

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 5

Congratulations to the winners of the Pairs Championship H. Bedwell and Ken Vincent. This is Harold's first A Grade win. He had previously…

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Rugby League Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 2

The annual meeting of Bathurst Rugby League will be held at the League Club on Wednesday February 3. A large attendance is expected. as in…

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Tennis Makes Good Start For New Year

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 6

After a few weeks in recess during the Christmas holidays, tennis in Lithgow got away to a good start for…

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BOXING Brown Not Retiring Yet

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 1

WELLINGTON, Tuesday: Barry Brown, British Empire welterweight boxing champion will have two or three more lights before retiring this…

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Dog Club Cautions Men Bathurst Coursing Incident

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 3

Bathurst Coursing Club committee last night issued a caution to two men who were alleged to have made derogatory remarks about committee…

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Pro Tennis Gonzales Beats Sedgman

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 2

NEW YORK, Tuesday: Poncho Gonzales beat Frank Sedgman of Australia 11/9 for his fourth straight tournament victory of the Jack Kramer…

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"Old Man" at 25 Davies Finished With Swimming

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 5

VANCOUVER, Tuesday: Australian breaststroke record holder, John Davies said last night political trends had Influenced him in his decision to leave…

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The All - Blacks "War Cry" New Zealand Rugby Tourists in Britain

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 5

Here doing [?] "war dance" at Brighton and Hove Stadium are members of the New Zealand "All Blacks" rugby…

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CRICKET Morris' XI Wins Easily £5000 Expected From Testimonial Game

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The Hassett testimonial match finished today with Morris's XI winning by 121 runs. Hassett's XI requiring 547 to win,…

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Portland Golf Notes

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 6

Saturday's stableford was won by B. Chadwick 37 pts. with P. Oldfield 34 pts. second…

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Ladies' Cricket

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 6

The lady cricketers played, another male team in Saville Park on Sunday and in a single innings match again proved…

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Oberon Tennis Notes

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 6

With the final round of the night tennis competition completed the point score stands:— A GRADE…

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