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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1941

2,983 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 150

CRICKET Umpire Appointments Hunter Games

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 9

The following umpires have been appointed for the competition matches commencing on Saturday, 16th inst.:—…

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Maisie Mack Prospects at To-night’s Meeting Greyhound Racing

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 9

The Maitland greyhound meeting postponed from last night will take place to-night. The decision to postpone the meeting…

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BOWLS Pennant Bowls

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 5

Dungog had a good win over Lorn on the letter's green in the Hunter River Association pennant games on Saturday. Rink scores were:…

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Pennant Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 5

West Maitland will visit Dungog on Saturday in the Hunter District pennants competition. The following rinks will represent Dungog: Searl…

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Golf Fairways

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 7

A mowing machine was employed on the fairways of the golf course to-day, and the course should be in first-class order for tomorrow's play. A par…

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Swimming Millard. Sisters at Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 8

In the 50 metres freestyle championship at the Northern District Women's Amateur Swimming Association's carnival held at Ocean…

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Sporting Horse Racing

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 7

Rosehill, Flemington, Albion Park. DOG RACING. Cessnock: Newcastle, Muswellbrook, Wentworth Park…

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Cricket Team

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 7

The team to represent Hyde Park "C", Grade against Paxton, at South Cessnock to-morrow, is as follows:—H. Barnard, C…

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Kurri Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 6

The Kurri Kurri and District Lawn Tennis Association's competitions will be continued on Saturday (tomorrow). The following are the fixtures…

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Coursing. Draw for To-morrow Night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 7

Following is the draw for the greyhound racing to be held on the Showground track to-morrow (Saturday) night:—…

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Mechanical Hare Coursing the Draw for Muswellbrook

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 8

Following is the draw for the meeting at Muswellbrook to-morrow nigth:— Maiden Stake 315 Yards.—Narara…

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Cricket. Association Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook District Cricket Association, held at the Soldiers' Club last night and presided over by Mr. A. S…

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Country Swimming Championships Cessnock Swimmers for Leeton

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 5

Provided a sufficient amount of money can be raised to cover the expense involved, Cessnock Amateur Swimming Club will…

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SPORT & Sportsmen in the Sportlight of the Week. Cricket: A. Mould, A. Connell, A. Thompson, W. Lawrie, K. Wilton, J. Spence, G. Peachey, V. Martin, J. Robb, W. Summerville, R. Hallett, L. King. GOLF: H. Binns. BOWLS: Denman; E. Peel, A. Vincer, F. Cross, L. Hallett, C. Brown, P. Robb, J. Lowe. Greyhound Racing: D. Benge, V. Wilton, E. Allen, D. Guilfoyle. CRICKET

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 6

The vacation stood local cricketers in good stead, excellent individual permances being the order in the one-day matches concluded on Saturday last…

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Country Week Tennis Wallarobba Boy in Final

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 2

D. McIlwain, a 16-year-old player from Wallarobba, with J. Matthews, reached the final of the men's doubles at the country tennis carnival at the…

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Races at Rosehill To-morrow Selections

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 8

Maiden Handicap.—First division: Casket King, Innisfail, Trade; Mark. Maiden Handicap.— Second division: Dionne, Crowon, Triton…

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CRICKET End of First Round Hunter Games

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 6

The last series of games in the first round of the Hunter River, Cricket Association’s first grade competition will be commenced…

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RACING Sidelights. Session a Safe Bet. Will Start Hot Favorite for Flying. Many Ways Best of Others Engaged

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 7

Thirteen horses have accepted for the Flying Handicap to be run at Rosehill to-morrow. The distance of the event is…

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Tennis Champion May Reside At Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 7

Aubrey Brogan, 18-year-old country tennis singles champion may take up a position with Mr George Ryder Captain of…

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Centuries Old Origin Of Cricket

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 January 1941 · page 2

Cricket appears to have been known as early as the reign of Henry VIII. It is thought by some that the word is connected with the…

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