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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1934

4,196 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 210

Bowls

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

A most enjoyable day was. spent on 26th inst., Singleton's four rinks rolled up in full force about 10.30 a.m., and play was started almost…

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Tennis

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

The tennis tournament on the Convent court on Friday was very successful. Despite the heat there were many players engaged. In the A. grade…

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Football

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

A meeting of members of Dungog Magpie Football Club will be held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night next at 7.30 p.m. The Secretary,…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

New South Wales appears to have the Shield within its grasp. Kippax declared at 8 for 672. The chief scorers were Fingleton 145, Brown 205,…

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BOXING Henneberry beats Shade Return Contest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 7

Fred Henneberry (11.2) received a points verdict over American Dave Shade (11.3½) in their return contest of 15 rounds at the Rushbutters Bay…

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Rugby League Country Organisation Champion Team Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 7

The New South Wales Country Rugby Football League met in Sydney yesterday and decided that a tour of country districts be made by…

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New Racing Club Formed at Singleton

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 4

At a meeting held at Singleton on Wednesday last it was decided to form a jockey club. Messrs. W. R. Day (Denman) and…

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Night Tennis Frank Forward Wins Final

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 4

In the final of the Cessnock night tennis championship on Sunday night, Frank Forward defeated George Ryder, 6-2, 6-3…

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Country Football. Recognition for New League

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

The New South Wales Rugby League last night decided to grant affiliation to the new Country League…

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Country Body Granted Affiliation N.S.W. Rugby League's Decision

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 3

The New South Wales Rugby League last night decided to grant affiliation to the proposed Country, Rugby League of New South Wales,…

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McGRATH'S VISIT Date Approaching Tennis Treat

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 5

The visit to Maitland on Monday night next of Vivian McGrath, the prodigy of the tennis world, accompanied by Moon, Thompson, and Bruce…

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Dungog Bowls President's Trophy Final Hancock's Win Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 7

The final of the night bowling handicap event of the Dungog Bowling Club for the trophy donated by the president (Mr. J. Fleming) was…

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Cricket Fixtures Postponed Rain Prevents Play

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 1

The Cessnock Cricket Association was prevented from commencing the eighth round of its "A" Grade competition on Saturday, owing to rain…

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Out for 12 MONTHS Racing Inquiry BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 5

Major Phillips (owner) and J. Paterson (Jockey) and the mare, Top Weight, were disqualified for twelve months for alleged improper practices…

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DUNGOG Cricket Forfeits Players Annoyed Dungog

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 6

There were no first grade cricket matches played last Saturday in the local competition, Memorial Club and Underbank…

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Last Day Shield Cricket Early Wickets Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 5

Kippax was able to play when the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria was resumed to-day. This morning O'Brien took strike…

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Man Stabbed At Cricket Match "Hill" Dispute Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

As a sequel to an argument on the "Hill" at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the interstate cricket match, Thomas Buckland, 46, of Strathfield,…

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COALFIELDS A.R.C RACING Officials Appointed Tote May Be Dispensed with

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 4

The following officials have been appointed to control the racing in this district under the Cessnock district A.R.C. rules, the first meeting…

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Back to A.R.C. FOLD Coalfields Racing Clubs Released From A. J.C. AFFILIATION

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 3

The three coalfield racing clubs, Pokolbin, Bellbird, and Rosedale—which recently decided to revert to racing under A.R.O. rules, have…

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Swimming Carnival Visit of Balmoral Team. G. Black's Record in Backstroke Race (37 seconds)—55 Yards Handicap won by E. Bowen. Balmoral Wins 220 YARDS, 55 Yards Invitation, Teams' Race and Senior Diving and Polo Events. R. McNEILL WINS 110 Yards Freestyle Handicap

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 1

The swimming carnival hold in connection with the annual visit of the Balmoral Club members took place on Saturday night last. The attendance…

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