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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1941

2,983 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 61 of 150

Rugby League Morpeth Should Win Against South Cessnock and Waratah

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 8

Morpeth-East Maitland’s rapid improvement has earned for the club the distinction of playing at headquarters against South Newcastle. Morpeth’s outstanding displays this season against such great sides as Kurri, North and Cessnock have…

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Lawn Tennis Prospects And Comment Saturday’s Games

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 8

In every grade there will be one outstanding match in to-morrow’s series. Games will be closely and strenuously contested…

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KURRI and Weston News Tennis Presentation of Trophies

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 2

At the social and presentation of trophies of Kurri Kurri District Tennis Association, Mr. T. Mcwett presided over a good attendance at the…

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Merry Evening at Annual Tennis Dance Balloons Pop To Strains Of Waltz

Maitland Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 6

While the financial return may not be as pleasing as in recent years, the East Maitland Park Tennis Club’ 16th annual…

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RACING Sidelights. Kama Best Bet for Moorefield Engdged in 3-year-old Handicap. Lady Neith and Loyal Lad Place Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 7

The Three-year-old Handicap should prove one of the most attractive events at the moorefield, meeting…

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Classic Winners Aged Owner’s Coursing Success

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 7

The litter brothers, Missouri Mon and Mindamil, which divided the New South Wales Derby owned by Mr. T. Mc Lennan, of Carabagal, a 70-year-old…

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Rugby League Morpeth Meets Leaders Reserve Grade

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 5

Owing to the Maitland Show Ground having been engaged for patriotic sports this afternoon, the Rugby League match between…

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First Round Primary Schools Football

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 5

Scoring 10 minutes before full-time West Maitland beat Homeville by three points to all in the first round of the Maitland district, primary…

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Dog Racing Wednesday’s Meeting Maitland Draw

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 5

Following is the draw for the Maitland greyhound racing on Wednesday night:— Telerah Stake, 433 yards (7.45):…

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U.S. Tennis Tribute to Australia (A.a.p. Service) New York, May 28

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 6

The tennis authorities announce that an Australia Day will be observed at Forest Hills on June 6 with a professional round-robin…

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GOLF Branxton Notes

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 5

Ivan Heuston, captain of the Po[?]onoskl Cup team, turned on the fire works to be in 87 at Singleton on Saturday…

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Moorefield Races

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 3

Following are results of the meeting at Moorefield on Sturday:— Brush Hurdle Race.—Bringa, Shot Gun, King's Cross. Winner, 12 to 1…

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Golf Competition Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 2

[?] cards retuned in the par competition were [?] Alp[?] worth 18 12 up T Gollins [?] H. Deans 14, square; A. D. Barton 13, square;…

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Golf Bettington And-pogonoski Cups

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 3

Branxton defeated Singleton in the Bettington Cup at Branxton on Saturday by 7 matches to 2. Scores— J. Bercini 1 V. Bv R. Foggo O, H…

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Branxton Golf Club Notes (Contributed.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 2

Ivan Heuston, captain of the Pogonoski Cup team, turned on the fireworks go be back in 37 at Singleton on Saturday…

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Broken Arm Accident At Football

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 5

While playing football at East Maitland on Saturday afternoon Jack R[?]ardon, 1s Pastrycook ,of Vincent street Cessnock suffered a fracture…

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Lawn Tennis Maitland Ladies Beat Cessnock Close Match

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 7

The return ladles' match between Maitland and Cessnock proved a reversal of form, Maitland winning by 19 sets to 17…

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Agricultural Sports Club Hold Social Presentation of Cricket Trophies

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 3

The Agricultural Sports Club held a very successful social evening at Mr Lyons residence on Saturday night. The occasion was…

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Singleton District Lawn Tennis Mixed Double[?] Handicap at Howe Park Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 2

Matches were [?] conteated in the mixed doub[?] handicap tournament commenced on Howe Park tennis courts at Singleton on…

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Football in Rain Wet Ground and Heavy Ball Affect Play Cessnock Still Leads

Maitland Mercury · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 7

Wet weather conditions again spoiled all matches from a spectator's point of view. Many ground were so bad that players had difficulty in keeping their feet, therefore nullifying fast, Open football…

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