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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1932

4,151 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 208

BOWLS East v. West Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

On Saturday next 27th last., alxrin[?]e from West Maitland will play East Maitland on East Maitland green. East Maitland players, Scoles, Long…

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BOXING Lester on Points Maitland Bout

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

Proving too experienced for his opponent, Tim Lester (8,12), of Newcastle, comfortably outpointed Torry Keller (8.12), of…

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British Football London, Feb 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

Following in the draw for the third round of the Rugby League Cup, to he played on March 5. Dowsbury v Wakolfield; Leeds v. Leigh; Wigan v…

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BOOMING Boxing at Cessnock Saturday's Clashes Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 7

For many months the popular Cessnock sportsman, Aid. Bob smith, has provided revenue for the Cessnock Relief Committee. The Wentworth…

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TENNIS Maitland v. Cessnock Night Match

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

A large crowd was attracted to Datson's court last night to witness the match between Cessnock and Maitland tennis teams, and…

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CRICKET Africans' Tour Ends Our Test Chances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

After a most disappointing test season, the South Africans have finished the important matches of their tour in Australia,…

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SWIMMING Maitland Club To-morrow's Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 7

The Maitland Club will continue its points score competitions on Saturday, with a 440 yards handicap and a 50 yards handicap…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 7

The annual general meeting of the Aberdeen Golf Club was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening, with the president, Mr. H. Garside, in…

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Tennis

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 4
Also in The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder

The annual meeting of the Stroud tennis club was held at the School of' Arts on Thursday, 18th February. Mr. Hoad occupied the chair and presided…

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Bowls. Hennings Trophies

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

Results of the above competition:— W. Ireland and W. Kamage beat A. Woods and Jack Lowe 24-18; G. Baz and H. E. Glading beat A. Smith and…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 7
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser, Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

On Saturday last the Aberdeen B. team had a comfortable win against Gundy seconds at Gundy. Scores: Aberdeen 251, Gundy 95. For…

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Football Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

The annual general meeting of the Aberdeen Football Club was held on Tuesday last. The President (Mr, E. G. Horder) was in the chair, and there…

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Swimming Times. Too Many Disqualifications

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

According to the swimming writer in, the "Wellington Times" there should be some alteration in the existing system of timing, which leads to so many…

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"Swimming Pool—1d a Dip"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

"This place is so bad in wet weather that somebody, on one occasion shalked up on my fence, 'Swimming pool round the corner—1d a dip…

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Rugby League West End Slashers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

At a largely attended meeting of the West End Slashers' Rugby League Football team (third grade), held in Lewis' shop on February 23…

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Cricket Notes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 7

Muck interest is centered in the visit on Sunday of the Muswellbroolt club, who will meet the Merriwa club on the showground in an all-day match. The…

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