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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1942

1,693 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 85

Cessnock Golf Club

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

A Stableford par competition conducted by the Cessnock Golf Club on Saturday resulted:— B. Waldin 17, 35; L. Murdoch 16, 30…

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Patriotic Racing Club

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 2

A meeting of members of the above will be held at the School of Arts on Wednesday next at 8 p.m…

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Kurri Rugby League Close to Coach Team

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

Kurri Kurri Rugby League Club has elected W. Close playing coach for next season. Close has played all his…

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Singleton Golf Club Discontinuance of Competitions

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 3

SINGLETON Tuesday.—At the annual meeting of the Singleton Golf Club, held last night, a was decided to recommend to the…

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Racing Sidelights. Good Start for Bookmakers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

Bookmakers received a splendid kick off at Randwick on Saturday when Marcovelian won the first event of the day, the Maiden Handicap…

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Bowls. F. Allen and J. Lowe Lose Title

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

After registering five successive victories in the "Cock o' the Walk" competition, F. Allen and L. Lowe lost the title to R. Gardner and A…

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CRICKET A. Thompson and C. Coady in Good Opening Partnership. Victoria Park Leads Muswellbrook. Bowman Park Lose Three for 55 Against Muscle Creek

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 10 February 1942 · page 4

A. Thompson and C. Coady, who opened the innings for Muscle Creek, against Bowman Park, were associated in a good partnership for the first wicket, scoring 60 runs before a separation was affected. Victoria Park have lost three of their side, but have already established a lead over…

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Saturday’s Cricket

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 6

SINGLETON Wednesday. — The final round of the A grade knockout cricket competitions will be played at Singleton next…

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Annual Meeting Of Singleton Golf Club Outspoken Criticism Regarding Associates' Activities Successful Year Under Adverse Conditions

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 February 1942 · page 4

In spite of many difficulties chief of which were the impact of war and the continued abnormally dry season, Singleton Golf Club, it was revealed at Monday night's annual meeting Shad experienced a successful year…

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Opening of Maitland Tennis Season

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 5

At last night’s [?]nual meeting of the Maitland and District Lawn Tennis Association it was decided that the 1812 season should…

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Tennis to Continue at Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Thursday.—Cessnock Tennis Association will continue it swinter competitions during this season, it was decided at…

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Coursing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 7

Following is the draw for the greyhound meeting to be held on the Muswellbrook Showground track to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon,…

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Cessnock-cricket

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK, Friday, —St, Andrews loaders of the Cessnock cricket competition have been so hard task in the match against…

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Junior Swimming Notes. Membership Now 69

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 8

Racing and diving handicaps were held at the week-end, and resulted as follow:—FIRST HEAT…

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Tennis Association Annual Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Cessnock District Tennis Association was held at the tennis pavilion on Tuesday night. The officers elected for the…

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No Golf Competitions. Singleton Decision

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 5

At the annual meeting of the Singleton Golf Club, it was decided to recommend to the Hunter River Golf Association that it considered…

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Australian Swimming Championships. Thelma Chapman Represents N.s.w

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 3

At the Brunswick Baths, Melbourne, Thelma Chapman will contest the 110 yards Women' sJunior Chaampionship…

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Victoria Park Races To-morrow Selections

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 6

TRIAL HANDICAP.—First division: Widden, Comet, Alluring, TRIAL HANDICAP.—Second division: Take Care, Royal Land,…

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Golf Club and Council. Water Account Dispute. Black-out Stops Discussion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 1

The waterworks committee reported at Wednesday's meeting of the council having met Messrs F. F. Smith, R. K. McClintock and J…

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SPORT and SPORTSMEN- The "Scouts'" Review in the Sporting Spotlight. (By "The Scouts.") Honor Roll. Bowls: R. Gardner, A. Wod, O. Hasler, P. Robb, J. Holdsworth, E. W. Shaw. CRICKET: F. Lonergan, A. Thompson, C. Flanagan, H. McCoy, J. Hooper. Bowls. Title Lost After Extra Head Played

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 8

After registering five successive wins, F.[?] Allen and J. Lowe had the "Cock o' the Walk" title wrested from them, although they put up a…

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