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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1932

4,151 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 49 of 208

Rugby League Start of Competition the Draw

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 7

In the opening round of the Newcastle Rugby League's competitions, to begin on April 9, Maitland United will go to Kurri…

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Unlicensed Racing Course Raided by Police

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 2

A strong force of police from Parramatta raided an unlicensed racecourse on the Horsley Estate, about eight miles from Fairfield, on Monday…

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Warwick Farm Next Week's Races the Entries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 7

Following are the entries for the Warwick Farm meeting on Saturday week: MAIDEN HANDICAP, 6 furlongs:…

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Tennis Stir Davis Cup Players Amateur Status London, March 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 5

The "Daily Express" says a crista has arisen in international tonnie vitally affecting the whole future of the Davis Cup…

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Crisis in Lawn Tennis Davis Cup Future Affected. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 1

The "Daily Express" says a crisis has arisen in international lawn tennis, affecting the whole future of the Davis Cup…

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Swimming R. Solman and G. Williams Dead-heat for Newcastle Lime and Cement Coy. Shield. W. Dalzell Wins "Argus" Cup

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 2

The Singleton Amateur Swimming Club concluded its season with a 55 yds free-style handicap for the seniors and a 35 yds free-style and diving handicap…

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Rugby Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 7

Arrangements have been made by the Maitland Rugby Union Club for a match with Newcastle Burf Club on Saturday next at Newcastle…

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Tennis

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 3

The [?] teams will present the Raymond Terrace Club on Saturday:— A reserve grade v Stuarts at Stuarts:— Mrs. Elkin,…

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Bowls Carnival Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 7

The final of the single-handed championship in the Bridge bowling carnival will be played this afternoon…

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Rugby Union Maitland Club Notes by "Rugger"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 10

With cricket definitely finished and the Easter holidays over, serious training has commenced. The boys were honoured last…

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BOWLS Singles Champion Cecil Comins Wins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 9

Cecil Comins, of South Newcastle, who captained the winning championship rink on Monday, and who was…

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Rugby League Morpeth-E.M. Club Team Building

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 9

Unfortunately the trial flame at Morpeth on Easter Monday lost a great deal of its significance when the arranged opposition—Eastern…

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Golf Notes Opening of Season HANDICAPS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 9

Playing consistent golf, Rev. C. W. J. Gumbley annexed last Saturday's event with 68 nett, while the steady L. G. Brown was well in the picture,…

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BOXING Edwards K.O.'s Walsh NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 9

At the Newcastle Stadium last night, Norm Edwards (9.4) knocked out Morry Walsh (9.13) in the main event scheduled for 12 sessions. The…

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Golf Hints The Iron Shots Follow Through'

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 10

"Some people make the mistake of believing that the follow through is unnecessary. As a consequence, their play suffers…

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The Entrance Easter Holidays Good Boxing the Entrance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 2

Since last writing we have again been favoured with maganificent rain and beautiful weather, with a few cold nights…

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Newcastle Trots Should be Success Leading Horses Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 9

The most successful trotting meeting should be held at the Newcastle Speedway grounds on Saturday next…

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Raymond Terrace Tennis Club Ball Splendid Success Raymond Terrace

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 2

The second annual ball of the Raymond Terrace Tennis Club was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Raymond Terrace, on Easter…

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In Car Smash Crack Tennis Player New Rochell (N.y.), March 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 1

Francis hunter, the well-known tennis player, received a fractured right log, shock, and other injuries on Monday nigh when the cur so…

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Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 2

An 18-hole stroke handicap was held on Saturday last, and was won by Mr. Chas. Brecht. Scores:—…

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