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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1936

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Dog Racing

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 3

Mr Stewart Paget's blk and win dog All Hazard won the Johnnie Walker Cup at Muswellbrook oh Saturday night. As the dog started at…

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Cricket Teams

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 3

The following team • will represent Glondonbroolc next Saturday ut Nundali: B. Bendoicli, R. Burley, E. Hassott, H.'.Staplcton, H. Porram, K. Staploton,…

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BOWLS Blue Pennant Games Some Surprises

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 7

Saturday's series of games in the Hunter River District Bowling Association's blue pennant competition caused surprises, the…

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Cricket

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

The following will represent the Reds v. Blues for the Speirs Shield, on Victoria Park on Saturday:— J. Morris (capt), K. Shelton, L. Tetley, A…

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Cricket Chatter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

Hats off to Geoff Ball, who makes a serious business of knocking down wickets without respect to persons. playing for Mitchell's Flat against St…

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Tennis. Park Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 5

The following matches will be played on Saturday night next:—Men's singles championship:—7.30, J. Irwin v. S. Guinane; 8.30, Madden and Mrs…

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Bowls the John Young Shield

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

The Dungog Club has now received official word of their success in the above competition. This was a state wide competition for the club getting…

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Dog Racing Maitland Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 9

In the second division of the Hinton Stakes, to be run at the Maitland greyhound meeting to-morrow night, Silverette has been substituted for…

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Golf Law—holding in One

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

The Casino Golf Club has introduced a royalty for those who hols out in one, following the now practice at some city clubs. It was decided at…

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Rugby League Offer from England Wanted Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 9

An effort is being made by an English club to secure D. Brown, the Sydney player who last year captained the Australian team that toured New…

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BOXING Jones Beats Richards Tame Contest Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 9

In the main 16 rounds contest at the Sydney Stadium last night, the American Tommy Jonas (10,9) outpointed Ron Richards (11.4½), The decision met…

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BOXING Sydney Sports Ground Easter Monday Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 1

Charles Lucas, promoter of the charity boxing contests at the Sydney Sports Ground, said that there would be another bout there on Easter Mo-…

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Night Tennis Handicap Events Bright Play

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 9

Some bright play was witnessed by a small crowd at Datson's courts last night in the various handicap events of the Maitland…

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CRICKET Hunter Association the Fixtures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 9

Following are the fixture of the Hunter River District Cricket Association for Saturday, the games to be played on the wicket of the…

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Late Start Friendly Cricket Two Matches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 9

After a late start, the Maitland Friendly Cricket Association's competition was continued on Saturday. Scores i only two…

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ARMIDALE Regal Star for Cup Wednesday's Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 9

Punters are set a hard task selecting the winner or to-morrow's Armldale Cup, and, although weighted with, 9.8, the topweight, Regal Star,…

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CRICKET W. Anable's Bowling Feat: 7 FOR 15 J. Lewis 76 Not out Best Score. Good Partnership Totals

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

Features of the day's play in the second round of the local district competition on Saturday last included the splendid performances of the reserve…

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Athletic Club Forthcoming Sports Commitee Meets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 6

Mr. A. F. D'Ombrain (vice-president) presided over a special meeting of the committee of the Maitland District Amateur Athletic Club, held…

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Swimming

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 3

Seniors.—2oo Metres Freestyle Handicap for the Neweastle L. & Ç. Shield. Juniors.- 100 Metres Freestyle Handicap for the "Argus" Cup…

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Swimming

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 2

Following are handicaps for events at the Municipal Baths to-morrow night:— Senior 150 Metres for "Airzone" Cup.—J. Bedford ser., T. Elliott lsec.,…

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