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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1944

1,887 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 79 of 95

Tennis Competitions "Under Cloud" Indignation Over Army Officer's Order Deputation to Thrash Out Matters To-night

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 18 October 1944 · page 2

A number of persons at a largely attended meeting of the recently formed Tennis Association last night expressed…

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Greyhound Racing Programmes for

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 5

Following is the draw for the greyhound meeting at Cessnock on Saturday: Neath Stake, 425 yards:…

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Sport & Sportsmen (By "The Scouts.") Tennis. Bowls

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 2

Muswellbrook retained the Austerity Shield on Saturday afternoon, but only after a stubborn resistance on the part of Denman, the challengers who gave…

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Cessnock Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 8

It has been decided to Commerce play in the Pennants on December 2. This year 14 teams have entered in the Red season. and six in the Blue. The…

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To-night's Boxing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 1

A full programme has been arranged for to-night's boxing and vaudeville entertainment in the School of Arts to assist the family…

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Revival of Boxing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 2

There is a possibility of a revival of boxing in Cessnock. Mr. Jack Drummond state state he has been offered financial support to stage open air…

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Tennis Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 3

The mixed competition advanced yet another stage last week-end. In the C. Grade, Demons defeated School for the first time. This brings the two teams…

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Kurri Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 4

The fixtures for to-morrow (Saturday) are as follows:— B. Grade Mixed: Bell Birds v. Butcher Birds; Magpies v. P.F.A.; Chester…

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Kurri Tennis Fixtures

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 3

KURRI Friday—Matches to be played in Kurri Kurri District Tennis Association competitions at the week-end are:—Saturday:…

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High School Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 2

On Wednesday, 11th inst., Cessnock High met Maitland High at Cessnock in the fourth round of matches. Cessnock were successful in defeating…

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Tennis Out at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 3

SINGLETON Friday — Tennis competitions will not be continued if arrangements cannot be made with the Brigadier of a…

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"B" Grade Cricket

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 6

Kind and Rugby League met in the first round of the Cricket Competition at Aberdare Park on Saturday afternoon. Both weather Condition and the State…

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Aberdeen Jockey Club Races

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 2

The races conducted on the local course by the Aberdeen Jockey Club on Saturday were most successful. Notwithstanding the…

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Refused to Meet Tennis Association Deputation

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 2

Following decision of Tuesday night's meeting of the Tennis Association to write a letter to the high Army officer who had forbidden…

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Cricket. Competition Opens on Sunday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 2

The Muswellbrook Army-Civilian cricket competition will open on Sunday next. Six teams have entered, and interesting games should be the order…

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Racing Sidelights Veiled Threat For Metrop. Mayfowl and Cream Puff Place Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 4

The Spring racing carnival will be continued at Randwick to-morrow, when the big attraction on the programme…

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Athletic Club's Appeal for Running Shoes. Track Is Ready

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 6

Where do running Shoes when their owners are no longer athleties? Members of Cessnocks newly formed athletic Club want to know the answer…

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Junior Tennis at Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 October 1944 · page 4

By defeating K. Dunn and then B. Compton, M. Wales, from Raymond Terrace, reacted the junior finals on Saturday…

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Bowls Semi-finals of Shaw Pairs Completed

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 October 1944 · page 3

Semi-finals of the Shaw pairs were played on Saturday afternoon, victories going to Robinson and Hawkins and C. Wake and Pepper. The…

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Golf Patron's Cup Won by Ray Burke

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 October 1944 · page 3

Following- his good score in the first 18 holes of the 36 holes Patron's cup, Ray Burke on Saturday returned a score of 34…

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