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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1938

4,536 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 227

Tennis. Jack Crawford to Appear

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 6

All eyes are on the Easter tournament, following the announcement that Jack Crawford will be a competitor…

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BOXING Ganzon Beats O'Connor SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 9

Filipino Tommy Ganzon (9.0) defeated Mike O'Connor (9.1), the Victorian featherweight champion, on points in a 12 rounds contest at the…

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Coursing Club and Show Committee. Variation of Agreement Sought

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

The matter of the agreement between the Coursing Club and the Show Committee was discussed at a meeting of the latter body held…

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Scone and District Hardcourts Tennis Association

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of members of the above, held on Thursday last. Mr. P. Sullivan was voted to the chair…

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CRICKET. Hunter Association Final Series

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 9

The concluding series of games in the Hunter River Cricket Association's first and reserve grade competition will be…

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Cricket Fixtures. Last Series of Games

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 7

The last series of games in the Hunter River District Cricket Association's 1937-38 competitions will basin, on Saturday. Following are the…

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At Maitland. Races in April £500 PRIZEMONEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 9

Prizemoney totalling £500 is being offered by the Maitland Race and Sports Co for a two days' race meeting to be held at…

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Cessnock Dogs Long Distance Races CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 7

Because it was considered that dogs drawn in the outside boxes were at a disadvantage in 660 yards races, due to the nearness of the first turn,…

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New Club House Howe Park Tennis Club SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

Mr. T. Simpson, contractor, of Singleton, started work last week on the erection of a now club house for the Howe Park Tennis Club, the…

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Singleton & District. CRICKET Saturday's Highlights Bates Fine Innings Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

Pere Bates scored at a very even pace on Saturday when getting his double century. He reached the first 100 in 75 minutes; and completed the…

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Bowls. E. Peel and A. Vincer. Another Double "Cock O' the Walk" Win. A. Colefax Again Wins in Hunter River Singles Championship

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 6

E. Peel and A. Vincer repeated their performance of the previous Saturday by registering a double success in the "Cock ' the Walk" at the local green…

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RACING Sidelights. Wise Boy Should Win Again Selected for Rosebery Welter Handicap. Silpana and Don Caesar Good Tote Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 7

A fairly even lot of horses are engaged in the Flying Welter Handicap at Rosebery to-morrow…

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Athletic Association

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

....A public meeting will be held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening to consider the advisability of forming an Athletic Association in the town…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

Red Pennants.—Singleton, v. Lorn 11., at Lorn, Combined rink games…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

The following players travel by car at 1 p.m. on Saturday to play in the Red Pennant at Lorn:— C. Andrews, J. Ryan, Knodler, Shaw…

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Cricket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

"A" Grade final.—Bulga v. St. Patrick's (showground). Umpires—J. Horadam and P. J. Watson. Reserve Grade.—Victoria Square v…

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BOWLS Lorn Park Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 8

G. Mallaby and I. Vercoe defeated F.Bambach and h. J. Scobie : 31-14 in the club pairs on Thursday night. They kept…

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BOWLS Job Hudson Cup

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 9

'Lorn v Newcastle City at New-1 castle on Tuesday night, 22nd lnst., 'at 7.30 -p.m.: H. Ribee. P. Norrie, J. W. Scoblo, I. Vevcoe; L. Mahor, J…

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Cricket Team

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

The following will, represent Victoria Square v." Glendon at Albion Park on Saturday, 19th and 26th March. Players are requested to be…

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