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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Cricket Teams

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 3

The following will represent Glendon at Glendon next Saturday: E. Taylor, C. Taylor, A. Crow, M. Shearer, D. Shearer, M. George, L. George, C…

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Sydney Cricket Ground Increasing Accommodation

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 2

It is planned to increase the size of the stands at Sydney Cricket Ground so that they will accommodate a total of 80,000 persons. Proposals for the…

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Week-end Sporting Fixtures Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 3

A Grade.—Singleton v. South Singleton, at Howe Park, St. Patrick's v. Methodist (St. Patrick's ground). B Grade.—Nundah v Glendon…

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BOXING Blatch Retains Title Win for Bishop Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 8

Before a crowd of 10,000 at the Sydney Sports' Ground last night, Alf Biatoh (9.7) retained the lightweight championship…

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Night Tennis Men's Sealed Handicap Second Round

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 8

The junior teams, Edmunds and Henry and Wright and gulliver, put up outstanding performances when the men's division of this…

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Tennis Stars Juniors in Action SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 7

The young tennis stars or Australia were seen in action at the Rush[?] Bay ground to - day when the junior tennis matches for the wilson and…

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Huge Profits Dog Racing in Sydney SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 7

The Now South Wa[?] Trotting Club, which contr[?] in the mo[?] aron, has made a hugo profit from the dog meetings, and some…

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To Win Again ? Larstep In Chief Event Greyhound Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 9

A comfortable winner in a similar event last week, Larstep is expected to repeat the performance in to - night's Maitland Stake. Last week she quickly his the front, and led for the remainder of the…

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White Ball Latest Cricket Proposal LONDON, January 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 1

The plan of the [?] Ly[?] captain of were[?] country cricket Club, for the use of a white ball in cricket, which was dis[?] on…

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Turbine and Korimako Races at Victoria Park Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 2

Following are results of the meeting at Victoria Park to-day:— Brush Hurdle Race.—Bracken (14/1) 1, Napacre (3/1) 2, Wattle Day (12/1)…

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Suggestion to Use White Cricket Ball Inspiration From America

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 1

Inspired by the use of a white ball for baseball in America, the Hon. B. J. Liittlejohn, captain of Worcester (Eng.), bus proposed a similar…

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LOTTERY—COURSING (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

Sir,—Thousands of votes were lost by Labor candidates at the last elections because they introduced the State lottery and mechanical coursing. The…

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Rain Interferes Tennis at Cessnock CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 7

Play in the the Cessnock night tennis championships was postponed last night owing to rain. There will be no play to-night…

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Dog Racing Power Plus Scores Again Flying Innis Wins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 9

Although easily defeated by Larstep the previous week, Flying Innis turned the tables in the Maitland Stake at last night's Maitland greyhound meeting, and won by a comfortable margin. Larstep and…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 7

The following players, will play against East Maitland in the Blue Pennants to-morrow:— M'Grogan, Knodler, Coughlan, Ogilvy…

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Bowls. Exciting Final

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 10

The final of the competition for a trophy given by Mr. J. E. Lowe (Muswellbrook) was won by Bert McKenzie, who defeated R. Simpson. The…

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Dog Racing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

Cessnock Show and Sports Club announced a meeting for Saturday and Monday, January 30 and February 1. There will…

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Cricket

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

Victoria Park team to play Muscle Creek at Victoria Park on Saturday next:—C. Lonergan, F. Lonergan, H. Wilkinson, C. Flanagan, C. Cantle, C…

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Night Tennis

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 2

Results of matches in the night, tennis competition played during the week are as follow: St. Joseph's after a very interesting…

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Mechanical Coursing. Another Match Race To-morrow

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 9

Following is the draw for the Muswellbrook Mechanical Coursing Club's meeting to be held on the Showground track to-morrow:—…

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