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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1938

4,536 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 227

Tennis Tour Request from Japan TOKIO, January 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 1

The Japanese Lawn Tennis Association is inviting Australia to send Davis Cup players on a tour of Japan this year…

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SINGLETON Cricket Competition Players' Form Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 2

J. Appleton is probably the most consistent batsman playing cricket in Singleton district. In recent matches he scored 137 not out against Braux…

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Bowls. J. E. Lowe and A. Whitehead "Cock O' the Walk."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 6

E. Peel and —Colefax had the "Cock o' the Walk" title wrested from them on Saturday afternoon by J. E. Lowe and A. Whitehead, after…

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RACING Sidelights. New Tip Selected for Rosebery H'cp Silk Felt and Babili Likely to Fill Places

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 6

The Whole of nine horse nominated for the Rosebery Handicap to-morrow have accepted for the race…

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Greyhoud Racing Six Favorites Successful. Biddy Simms Snatches Victory on Post In Main Event. Princess Gold and Lady Yarrawa Were "Turn Ups" for Books. Bob Cullen, Sun Rose and Shampoo Win in Exciting Finishes —Baerami Dogs Successful in Three Events—Four Winners from No.. 1 Box—Tiny Tyrone Again Successful

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 January 1938 · page 3

With three winners in Biddy Sim ms, Whirling and Lady Yarrawa, Baerami owners took the honors at last Saturday night's meeting of the local Mechanical Conrsing Club. Mill White and Bob Cullen…

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Cricket Teams

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 3

The following will represent Milbrodale v. Warkworth, at Bulga, on Saturday:—A. Hayes (capt.), R. Hayes. R. Partridge, C. Upward, E…

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HOOFBEATS Newcastle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 7

The Newcastle Jockey Club will hold its next meeting on Anniversary Day, Wednesday, January 26. The principal race is the Anniversary…

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Tennis Club's New Pavilion Construction Postponed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council last night, following, consideration of tenders, the commencement of the…

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Golf Club Request to Council SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

At the meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council last night a deputation was received from the Singleton Golf Club…

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Might Not Wins Racing at Rosebery. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

Following are results of the meeting at Rosebery to-day,— Novice Handicap.-Dastur (15/1) 1, Lorn Val (20/1) 2, Bianconi (7/2)…

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Amended Act Children Under 18 Barred Greyhound Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 7

One of the clauses in the Racing (Amendment) Act, to which approval was given last week, prohibits any person under the age of 18 being, for any purpose, on a racecourse…

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Golf Club Improvements Council Agrees to Assist the Club

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

A deputation of committeemen of the Singleton Golf Club, consisting of Messrs C. H. Dunlop, K. O. Warburton, W. C. Walker,…

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Sheffield Shield Cricket Queensland V. South Australia

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

In the match at Brisbane between Queensland and South Australia, South Australia made 398 and declared with eight wickets for 287…

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Betting Shops Effect on Cricket "Deplorable" Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 8

The deplorable influence of betting shops on cricket in South Australia was emphasised by cricket secretaries in evidence before the…

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Australian Cricket Team Selection Towards End of Month

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

If present arrangements are adhered to the Australian cricket team for England will be selected and announced in Melbourne on January…

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Goorangoola Picnic Spirit Prevails at Mixed Cricket Match

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

A very enjoyable and highly entertaining afternoon was spent at Goorangoola on Saturday last, in the form of a "mixed" cricket match by…

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Singleton and District Council Meeting Tennis Club House Building Delayed Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. F. E. Willcox) presided, and Aldermen T. C. Weedon, E. Partridge, J. Brittliffe, A. J. Dorsman, W. Lloyd, R. Tulloch and W…

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BOXING Football Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 11

The promoters of the boxing on East Maitland reserve have again been fortunate in securing an excellent programme for Monday night…

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Bowls

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 2

The following will meet City No. 1 on the Terrace green on Saturday:—Foot, Wattus, McInerney, Meredith, Markey Kime, Holwell, Windeyer, Payten, G…

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Golf

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 6

On Saturday next the Morpeth Golf Club will conduct an eclectic stroke handicap for which members will select their own partners. At…

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