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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1938

4,536 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 227

Tennis Newcastle Match

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

To-morrow night tennis enthusiasts should witness some first class tennis on the Aberdare Park courts when a Cessnock representative men's team…

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"B" Grade Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 6

After two overs had been bowled in the Cessnock Cricket Association's "B" Grade semi-final, between St Andrew's and…

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Racing Official's Death SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 8

Mr. Edwin Woodbury, secretary of the Menangle Park Racing Club, died at his horns at Strathfield, yesterday, after a long illness…

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SWIMMING Team from High School Trip to Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 6

Six boys representing the Maitland High School journeyed to Sydney during the week-end to compete in the combined schools swimming carnival,…

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BOXING Lightweights to Meet at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 9

Delaney and Foster are reputed to be in excellent condition for to-night's bout at East Maitland, and the result should be in doubt till the final bell…

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Rugby Union Committees Elected Trial Match Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 8

The management committee of the Newcastle Rugby Union decided last night that competitions in all grades should commence on April 16…

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Rugby League Resident Rule Kurri's Position Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 8

Mr. F. J. Ellis, delegate of the Kurri Kurri Club, stated at the meeting of the Newcastle Rugby League last night that unless the…

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Night Tennis Maitland Competition Two Grades

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 8

The Maitland District Tennis Association's competition were continued last night. B GRADE Vikings v Bonanza…

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TENNIS Permission to Play Board's Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 8

Until the next meeting of the Board of Control the undermentioned players have been granted permission by the Permit…

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Cessnock Tennis Teams for Wednesday Night CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 7

Cessnock District Tennis Association has arranged matches for men's and ladies' teams for Wednesday night on the Association Courts. The men will…

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Muswellbrook Golf Club New Clubhouse Opened. Visitors Commend Progressive Step

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Muswellbrook, Denman, and Scone golfers took part in the opening games to mark the official opening of the Muswellbrook Golf Season and the opening of the enlarged clubhouse on Saturday last. The opening was regarded as the…

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Bowls. E. Peel and A. Vincer. Sixth Successive Win in "Cock O' Walk,"

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Another double success, to make six in a row, was registered by E. Peel and A. Vincer in the "Cock o' the Walk" fixture of the local Bowling…

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RACING Sidelights. Lucky Kid's Chance Fancied for Progressive Handicap. Peg's Pet and Spearbine Good Place Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 6

Lucky Kid, which has only performed moderately since being brought back from Melbourne, where he ran a couple…

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Long Programme at Kensigton Races Aladdin to Win Open Flying Divisions Verwin for the Welter

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 9

Aladdin, who showed first class sprinting form prior to going for a spell, showed at Rosebery a fortnight ago that he is rapidly becoming fit, when he finished fourth to…

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Stevens Government Again Returned Muswellbrook Golf Club Public's Renewed Confidence Creates a Record Quietest Election on Record New Clubhouse Opened. Visitors Commend Progressive Step

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 5

Muswellbrook, Denman, and Scone golfers took part in the opening games to mark the official opening of the Muswellbrook golf season and the…

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ATHLETICS East Maitland Carnival the Programme

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 9

At a special meeting of the sports committee organising the combined athletic and games carnival to be held on the King Edward Park, Banks-st.,…

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Boxing

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 4

John Henry Lewis, the American negro light heavyweight champion of the world, has agreed to defend his title against Ambrose Palmer in…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 3

In the President's Cup, Glover plays Mantle. In the Club Singles, Chenoweth plays Penton, Lunney plays O. H…

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