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Sport, 1939

4,940 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 52 of 247

RACING sidelights. Gold Rod for Westmead is Working Well on Track. Delmestor and Petouchio Tote Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

With eight races to be run off at Rosehill to-morrow, punters will have a busy time trying to find . the winners…

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Trial Match Cessnock Rugby League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 2

Cessnock Rugby League will begin the season on Sunday in a trial game with Western Suburbs, at the Cessnock Sports Ground. The coach (Ross…

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Boxing Young Defeats colin Fitzjohn SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 9

The Pacific Coast Chinese, Kui Kong Young (8.5) completely outclassed the Australian, Colin Fitzjohn (8.6) at the Sports Arena last night, the referee stopping the contest in the third round after Fitzjohn had been down twice…

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Great Success Swimming Carnival at Singleton Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 2

There was a record attendance at the novelty swimming carnival and band concert conducted at the Singleton swimming baths last…

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Team Building Football Problems Players' Rights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 9

As to-morrow will see most of the clubs with visions of Rugby League supremacy setting the aspirants for team honours to their…

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CRICKET Quirindi Inter-School Days QUIRINDI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 9

The recent splendid rains have brought the Quirindi total registration since January 1 to 680 points, made up with 265 in January, nil in…

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Lawn Tennis Carnival at Easter Large Entries Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 4

Already 90 visitors have entered for the tennis tournament to he played over Easter on the Howe Park courts at Singleton…

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ATHLETICS The Stawell Gift

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 9

T. L. Roberts, the 1934 winner, is virtual scratch for the Stawell Easter Gift (130 yards) on April 8 and 10. A product of the Riverina, he is off three…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

In the Singleton Club singles championship Heuston defeated Godfrey 31 to 27, Gates defeated Hinton 31 to 25, Hawkins defeated Pollack…

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Newcastle Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 10

Kanowna's win in the 680 yards Maiden was full of merit, but, the very hot favourite, Macovani, must have felt the weight of his name, and…

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BOWLS Maitland v. Tattersall's

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 7

To represent West Maitland v Tattersall's Club on Thursday, at West Maitland: A. Taylor, E. Allones, H. Atkinson, H. Sparke, G. Watters, C…

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SWIMMING Singletonians In Sydney SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

Peter Elliott finished third in the under 14 backstroke championship' of New South Wales at the International carnival at North Sydney on…

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TENNIS To-night's Fixtures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 7

To-night's draw in the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association's men's and ladies' doubles night competition is as follows:—…

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Albion Park Tennis Club's Opening

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

A happy assemblage gathered at the Albion Park tennis courts on Saturday afternoon for the official opening of the 1939 season. The…

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Swimming Mr Ern. Murray Wins the Cawood Cup

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

The Cawood Cup, decided over events held on Friday night, and also at the baths yesterday, was won by Mr Ern. Murray, the popular and…

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Boxing Velasco Beats Richards On Points NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 8

Making his last appearance at Newcastle under his contract, Filipino Joe Velasco (8.12 3/4) defeated Max Richards (9.0), of Queensland, on points in the main 12 rounds boxing contest at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night. It was an…

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Carnival Night at Swimming Baths Large Crowd Provided with Splendid Programme

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

The twice postponed swimming carnival, organised by the Town Band and Swimming Club, took place on Friday night after…

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New Track No Ban is Proposed Dog Racing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 8

In the reports of the annual meeting of the National Coursing Association, statements were attributed to the chairman of the committee that…

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Non-competitive Cricket Maeranie v. Mt. Olive

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

Maeranie defeated Mt. Olive on Saturday at Mt. Olive. The winners scored 174 (E. Burley retired 54, R. Brooker retired 38, H. Sattler retired…

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Albion Park Tennis Courts Officially Opened (Contributed) SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

There was a happy assemblage at the Albion Park tennis courts on Saturday afternoon for the official opening of the 1939 season…

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