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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Sport

Sport, 1941

899 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 45

Want Dance Floor On Rowing Shed Regatta Committees Request Favored by Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 2

A deputation from the Regatta Committee waited on the Grafton City Council last night and placed before it a suggestion to build a dance floor on top of…

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TENNIS Week-end Competitions Ulrick Cup Boambee v. Jetty 2

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 4

Won by Boambee by 7 sets 50 games to 2 sets 31 games, Boambee first:— J. Smith and W. McDonald v. B…

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L.C. Golf Club S. Gerry Wins Week-end Stableford MRS. N. Kibble Wins Associates Stroke

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 3

Over the week-end the members participated in a Stableford competition which was won by S. Gerry with 32 points. Playing right on his handicap for his stroke round…

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Armidale Coursing

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 4

Plumpton coursing is likely to be recommenced at Armidale early next month. This decision was arrived at at the annual meeting of the…

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Yamba Bowls

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 3

The following rink games were played here during the week-end:--Lewis, Schofield and Carmont (capt.) beat Thompson, Shawman and…

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Golf South Grafton Associates

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 6

This afternoon the South Grafton associates will play a stroke competition over, 18 holes. This will be the first round for a trophy donated by Mr. A…

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Manrico to Resume Racing. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

One of Melbourne's star sprinters Manrico, who broke down during the Autumn meeting may soon be racing again. The horse has benefited by a spell and has been returned…

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Lr. Clarence Golf Club. Associates' 13 Holes Stroke

The Clarence River Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

On May lOth the associates of the Lower Clarence Golf club will play a 13 holes Stroke Competition. The draw is as follows: Mrs. W, Seahill v. Miss…

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Golf

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

Last week-end, eight pairs hit off for a 4 ball, best ball v. par handicap. The course is now in excellent condition, consequently very good…

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Football Dorrigo Defeats M.r.b

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 5

A team from Dorrigo journeyed to Ebor on Sunday last and easily defeated a M. R. team. Final scores were 25 to 3: Dorrigo—E. Gleeson 4…

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Visiting Dogs Grafton Greyhound Races Saturday Night's Fields

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

The Grafton Greyhound Racing Club has been favored with excellent nominations for its meeting to-morrow night. The programme will consist…

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Coff's Harbor Golf Club

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 8

Two handicaps were reduced during the week-end at Coff's Harbor golf links. R. Harris moved off 27 to 25. This player has been runner up in the…

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Even Grading Grafton Tennis Competition

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 6

There are 34 teams in the Grafton and District Tennis Association competition and the evenness of the grading has been disclosed at the end…

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Boxing Win for Edwards. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 6

Llew Edwards outpointed Kid Delaney in a 12 rounds contest last night. SANDS TOO GOOD FOR WISEMAN. NEWCASTLE. Sunday…

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S. Grafton Golf Stroke Competition Won by R. H. DAVISON

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 6

On Saturday members of the South Grafton Golf Club played an 18 holes stroke competition the winner being R. H. Davison with a brilliant card of 65 nett. This score has…

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FOOTBALL Wanderers Win Well Maclean's Challenge Fails Gill in Brilliant Form

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 3

South Grafton Wanderers retained the O'Keefe Cup after a sterling performance against Maclean in the first of the Cup challenge matches…

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Rugby League Junior Competition Season Begins at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 3

The Upper Clarence Rugby Football League commenced the 1941 season on Saturday in glorious weather. I was impressed with the cleanliness and general improvement…

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GOLF Coraki Visits L.C. Club Lower Clarence Wins Match Play

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 3

It has become an annual event and looked forward to with interest when we have the pleasure of a visit from the Coraki Golf Club. which took place over the week-end. These…

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Yamba Bowls

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 May 1941 · page 8

With ideal weather conditions and the green in perfect order, rink games were played during the week-end. Results:--…

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South Grafton Golf Club

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 6

On Saturday next the competition at South Grafton Golf Club will take the form of an 18 holes stroke, being the club qualifying round for the T.B.S…

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