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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1931

3,949 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 198

Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

In the match against Fullerton Cove, played at Raymond Terrace on Saturday, the local team showed their true from and secured a decisive…

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Scare at Swimming Pool

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

A scare was created at the Aberdeen swimming pool on Thursday night when a number of women spectators on the bank screamed out that a young…

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Tennis Results

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 4

The competitions Arranged by the Cessnock District Tennis Association were advanced another stage on Saturday. Results :-…

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Exciting Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 4

The first grade cricket match, between Bellbird and Abermain at Bellbird, on Saturday, provided a finish which was, perhaps, the most…

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Cricket Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

The finish of the "A" Grade match between Abermain and Bellbird on Saturday was a memorable one. Abermain, in their first innings,…

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Swimming Notes. Carnival on 7th. February

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere in this issue, the Muswellbrook Amateur Swimming Club is holding another carnival at the White…

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Country Week Tennis Carnival. Teams Matches

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

The annual country week tennis carnival commenced on Tuesday, 6th. inst., and the teams' matches finished on Tuesday, 13th. inst. The effect of…

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Cricket Law. the Wide Ball

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

The question of what constitutes a wide ball has often been argued by players. The answer is given in the following article by Mr. H…

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Thrilling Racing At Maitland Speedway Blake and Dean Win

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

The appearance of, the State's champion dirt track riders at Maitland Speedway on Saturday night attracted a record crowd for the season…

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"A" Grade Cricket Easy Win for East End

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

The match between East End and Cessnock concluded on Saturday afternoon, providing a thrilling finish…

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Clubs Protest Against Tax Minister Approached "Racing Being Killed" Far Reaching Effect

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 7

A representative deputation from racing clubs and associated bodies waited on the Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling) yesterday, and besides emphasising the disastrous effects of the 10 per cent, betting tax strongly opposed the licensing of…

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Boxing Mack Wins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 7

At the Theatre Royal, Tamworth, last night, Tooti Mack, 8.8 (New castle), gained a points decision over Norman Roy, 8.12 (Tamworth), in 10…

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Cricket

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 2
Also in Singleton Argus

An interesting match is to take place on January 26, on the Muswellbrook showground, when a local team will contest against a very strong…

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Golf Notes a Fishy Tale

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 7

At times one hears a remarkable golling anecdote that takes some swallowing, and there is always the club goof who will regale you with…

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News in Brief Tennis Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 4

Tennis enthusiastis are reminded by advertisement elsewhere that entries for the A, B and C gent's and ladie's doubles close definitely on Thursday,…

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CRICKET West Indies Team

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 5

Northern cricket enthusiasts will have an opportunity of seeing the West Indies Cricketers in action on the Sports Ground, Newcastle, on…

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CRICKET Umpires for

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 2

The following umpires have been appointed for the competition matches commencing on Saturday next, 24th unst.:—…

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Racing Loss Gosford Club Vital Meeting Sydndy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 5

During the past few months the Gosford Racing Club was incurred losses on its meetings, and the directors t-day decided that on the…

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Miniature Golf No Sunday Play in Singleton Mayor's Casting Vote Settles Issue

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 8

The following notice of motion by Alderman J. W. B. Waterhouse was on the business paper at a special meeting of Singleton Municipal Council last night:— "That the resolution passed on…

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