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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1937

4,302 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 216

Bowls

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 3

In the Blue Pennant, Malcolm Brown promoted to skip vice Jock Ogilvy, led his .men" to a good victory. Bob Lunney and his men know too much for…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 3

Sid Barnes, of Petersham, played sensatioal cricket in the grade cricket competition on Saturday. He scored 190 not out against North Sydney in…

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Cricket Accident'

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 4

An incised wound to the top lip was received by Norman Moore, 19, of George-Street, last Maitland, yesterday morning, when he was struck with…

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Gale in N.Z. Big Regatta Affected Wellington, (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 1

The heaviest gale and the worst rain for many years lashed Auckland Harbor for the Anniversary Day regatta, Dozens of small craft capsized,…

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BOXING "Bluey" Burns Injured at Newcastle Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 7

"Bluey" Burns (9,8) broke throe bones in his right hand with, the first punch of his contest with Hughie Mehegan (9-6) at the…

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The Cipher Wins Harold Park Stakes Greyhound Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 7

Beaten a head by Weltown in a similar event a fortnight ago, The Cipher scored a meritorious win in the Harold Park Stake on, Saturday night. Phar Pariel was favorite, and The Cipher shared second…

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Tennis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the District Park Tennis Club will be held at the Soldiers' Club room on Tuesday next, 9th February, at 7.45 p.m…

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Cessnock Swimming Point Score

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 3

E. Bland and E. Phillips each scored 21 points in the monthly silver spoon point score competition of Cessnock Swimming…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 2
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser

Victoria Park team to meet Muswellbrook on the Showground:—C. Lonergan, P. Lonergan, C. Flanagan, H. Wilkinson, G. Hallett, C. Robb, Rev…

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Tennis Afternoon

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

A tennis afternon and scone competition will be held at Shaw's courts to-mprrow (Wednesday) afternoon under the auspices of the, A.H.C, Guild…

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Tennis Titles

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 2

V. B. McGrath won the tennis championship of Australia, defeating J. Bromwich in the final at Rushcutter Bay, 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, 2-6 6-1. Miss…

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Coursing Notes Silver Dell's Double

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

Mr. Ernie Hogan from the north western district, visited the Maitland meeting last Wednesday, and had the honor of winning a double with…

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Dismal Jimmy Cricket Writers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 6

At the end play in the test match on Saturday there was a general moan from the Australian cricket writers. The game…

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Merriwa Football Club. Annual Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 5

The annual general meeting of the Merriwa Football Club, held on Tuesday night last, was one of the most enthusiastic ever held here, and…

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Open Golf Title San Francisco, February 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

Lawson Little defeated Noil Chrislian at the 20th hole to win the 5000 dollar (£A1250) prize in the match play for the open title…

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Further Complications. Dog Racing Dispute at Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 3

The position with regard to a resumption of "tin hare" meeting's at Cessnock is still complicated…

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BOXING Wilson Beats Eldridge TECHNICAL K.O. MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

The Victorian middleweight champion, Jock Wilson (11.8) was lucky to escape disqualification, although he obtained the decision…

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Night Tennis. Final Round To-night the Fixtures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

Both the ladies and men's divisions of the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Associations sealed handicap tournament will be completed this…

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Football Soon Maitland United Busy Search for Talen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 6

With the cricket season advancing Into the second round football enthusiasts are again beginning to discuss the chances of the Maitland United…

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