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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1933

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Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 3

The men's 'Knockout final in the "C" Grade competition was decided on Saturday afternoon, and was won by Paxton. with 4 sets 35 games, as…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 2

Rumour has it that several prominent members of the local Barrett Shield combination have received tempting offers from clubs scattered over many…

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Greyhound Racing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 4

It was announced in Sydney yesterday that the Greyhound Coursing Association has secured a full draw for Wednesday night's meeting at Harold…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 2

Underbank defeated Stroud on Saturday last by 88 runs, a 6 point win. The following players have been selected to represent the A.'s against…

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Rugby Union African Manager

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 7

A former New South Wales representative Dr. W. F. Matthews, has been appointed manager of the Australian Rughby Union football team to…

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Tennis Championships

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 2

In the quarter-final of the Australian singles tennis championship V. McGrath (N.S.W.), defeated Vines (U.S.A.), world's champion, but lost to…

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Lawn Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 2

In the Australia championships, played at Kooyong (Vic.), McGrath created a surprise by easily defeating world's champion Ellsworth Vines…

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Pokolbin Races

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 4

The first meeting under A.J.C. conditions on the Pokolbin course is advertised for Monday, February 13th. Prize money is liberal for the five…

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Country Week Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 3

The finals of a number of important matches in the country week tennis carnival were played yesterday. Partnered by W. B. Warker, who…

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Allynbrook Races. Don Remy Fails

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 2

Races were held at Allynbrook on Saturday in aid of Halton hall. There was a fair attendance and those present enjoyed themselves. The weather…

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CRICKET. Hunter River v. Newcastle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 5

On Thursday, Hunter River District Association sent a team to try conclusions against Newcastle. The latter won by 5 wickets and 13 runs. The…

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Cricket South Cessnock v. ELLALONG

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 1

he ninth round of the Cessnock Cricket Association's "A" grade competition was commenced on Saturday. South Cessnock met Ellalong on…

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Bitter War. Future of Cricket?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 4

Dr. Eric Barbour, in a broadcast address, said that if the leg theory continues the teams will be full of fast bowlers…

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Control of [?] RACING Opposition to Proposed Board

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 5

On Sunday last Mr. J.P. [?] of the National Coursing Association visited Cessnock, and addressed dog owners on the question of the…

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Big Cricket. South Australia v. QUEENSLAND

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 2

In the shield snatch Queensland was dismissed for 129 and 192, Grimmett taking 6 wickets for 49 and 7 for 84 in the second innings. South Australia…

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MUSWELLBROOK Week-end Sport Cricket Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 2

In the series of the Muswellbrook district cricket competition games played on Saturday, first innings wins resulted, and those…

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Country Tennis Maitland Pair Wins Mixed Doubles Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 5

The final matches in the Country Week Tennis Carnival were concluded to-day. The matches took place two days later than scheduled owing…

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Ascot Races Bold Boy to Win Bonne Sante

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 7

The small Ascot track should suit Bonne Sante and this speedy mare is selected to win the first heat of the Flying. At her last…

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Big Cricket. England Defeats N.S. Wales by Four Wickets. Tate to the Rescue

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 3

Thanks to a breezy knock by Talc, England scored her second win against New South Wales at Sydney at the week-end. The wicket was damaged by…

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Sporting Notes A.J.C. Racing in Cessnock District Cessnock Club Has Bright Outlook. Splendid Course Will Come Into Its Own

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 January 1933 · page 4

IT is generally agreed that the Cessnock district will do well under A.J.C. but that the Cessnock Club in a particularly bright…

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