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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1937

4,302 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 216

Bowls Another Red Pennant Success. Muswellbrook Beats West Maitland II

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 1

Muswellbrook's team journeyed to West Maitland on Saturday last and engaged the No. II team from that club in a Red Pennant fixture,…

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Gosford Races To-day's Results Daleful Wins Again

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

There were only three starters in the Flying Handicap at Gosford on Tuesday, v Daleful, Alantis and Burden. The Latter had a three…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

Blue Pennant:-Singleon v. Lorn Park, at Lorn. Red Pennant.—Singleton, bye…

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Golf

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

Singleton Club's stroke competition for Summer, cup. The links are now in excellent order…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

Geelong's first innings against the English cricketers ended for 161 runs, Robins capturing 5 wickets for 36. With a lead of 121, the Englishmen…

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Swimming Baths Committee To Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 5

In a minute to the West Maitland Municipal Council last night, the Mayor, Ald, E.E. Morris, stated that of late, probably owing to the…

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Cricket Teams

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

The following will represent Victoria Square V. Jerry's Plains at Jerry's Plains on Saturday next. Oars leave Percy Hotel at 1.15 p.m. sharp:—…

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Swimming Club Formed At Dungog DUNGOG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 7

At a public meeting at which a great deal of enthusiasm was displayed by the large number present, the Dungog Swimming Club was formed and the…

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BOXING Humphreys Wins Dull Contest Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 7

In a contest marred by holding and scrambling tact[?] Dick Humphreys (10.6) was awarded the decision against Jack McNamee (10.5) in the…

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Lawn Tennis. Australia's Davis Cup Team

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

There were no surprises in the Davis Cup team, which was announced by the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia on Monday night. It is as follows:—…

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Week-end Sporting Fixtures Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

A Grade.—South Singleton (165) v. St. Patrick's (two wickets for 19), at Showground. Methodist. (101) v. Bulga (eight wickets for 117) at…

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Night Tennis two Matches Played Courts Dam

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 7

Owing to heavy rain on Monday night play in the first series of Matches in the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association's…

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Bowls

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

The following team will meet City on the Raymond Terrace green on Saturday; Pryce, E. Smith, H. J. Smith, Windeyer; Foot, Wattus, Feeney, Robinson; Payton…

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Maitland Tennis Suggestion For New Grading Association's Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 8

It was contended at the annual meeting of the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association, held at the West Maitland School of Arts last night, that the local A grade competition was becoming top-heavy, while it was difficult to obtain…

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Spring Boy Wins Maitland Greyhound Racing Happy Roger Surprises

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 9

Running to the front when the field settled down, Spring Boy set up a good lead and held it to record a Comfortable victory in the Campbell's Hill Stake at last night's Maitland…

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Coursing

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 1

Draw for Muswellbrook to-morrow night: Maiden Stake, 480yds: Jean Divot, Gipsy's Mate, Merrico, Tringo Boy, Lady Carrington, Sea Miss, Ezy Day,…

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Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 1
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle, Singleton Argus

Cessnock Bowling Club fixtures for to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon are:— Cessnock (Blues) play East…

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