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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1945

2,261 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 114

Boxing

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 6

Given fine weather, there should be a large crowd at the Sports Ground tonight to see the inauguration of boxing in Cessnock…

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Bowls

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 2

Although the Aberdeen bowlers are not showing a great deal of enthusiasm in the game, there are a few keen players. Messrs. W…

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Kurri Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 8

Kurri Ladies' Bowling Club held a most successful Gala Day on Saturday, when progressive fours were played. Visitors were present from Cessnock…

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Cessnock Bowls

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 8

The Cessnock pair. Ross and Peart, were easily defeated by East Maitland in the semi-final of the Hunter River pairs championship. The final will be…

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Tennis

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 1
Also in The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder

The excellent opening matches of the competition last Saturday and the resultant enthusiasm created among players and followers…

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Coursing. Draw for

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 5

Following is the draw for the Muswellbrook Mechanical Coursing Club's meeting to be held at the Showground to-morrow, commencing at 2.30 p.m.:…

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Boxing Titles in Mexico

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 5

MEXICO CITY April 18. — In the first championship boxing match in Mexican history, 28.000 spectators, who crowded into a…

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Rugby League Cessnock v. WESTS

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 6

The 1945 Rugby League season. officially starts to-morrow (Saturday), and Cessnock followers will see the…

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Saturday’s Mixed Tennis Competition

Maitland Mercury · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 4

As a competition has not been played In the Maitland district for some years here are a few reminders for gold players and…

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Football. First Round of Competition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 5

The first round of the competition will be played at Bowman Park on Sunday next. The Muswellbrook Wanderers' teams will meet two teams…

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Junior Rugby League Three Games at Sports Ground on

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 5

Followers of Junior Rugby League football will be well catered for on Sunday, when three games will be played at the Cessnock Sports Ground…

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Canterbury Races Selections for To-morrow

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 5

Novice Handicap, 1 mile 1 furlong (1.15).—Generator, Ascertain Great Scot. Two-year-old Handicap, 6…

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Opening of Football Competition Sunday's Local Matches Should Be Keen

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 5

It is appropriate that opening matches in Singleton of Singleton and District Rugby League football competitions…

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Racing Sidelights Craigie Should Win Again. Small Field in Lord Mayor's cup

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 April 1945 · page 6

It looks as though Craigie has frightened a number of horses out of the Lord Mayor's Cup, run at…

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Junior Rugby League Competition Opens To-morrow

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 21 April 1945 · page 5

A record number of teams will take the field to-morrow afternoon in the various competitions conducted by the Maitland…

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Singleton Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 April 1945 · page 3

SINGLETON Monday.— Scores in local rinks on Saturday were: Adams, O’Bryan, J. Ryan, W. Henston, 23 v Nelson, Boyle, A…

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Kurri Golf

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 April 1945 · page 4

KURRI KURRI Monday.— A mixed foursomes played by Kurri golfers, on Saturday resulted; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Maillerl 70½…

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Sporting Newcastle Races

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 April 1945 · page 4

The winners at Newcastle meeting on Saturday were: First Division Restricted Welter, Smart Alick (5 to 1); Second Division Restricted…

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Maitland Mixed Tennis Competition

Maitland Mercury · Monday 23 April 1945 · page 4

After a lapse of four years, MDLTA resumed competition play on Saturday. Weather conditions were ideal…

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