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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1947

2,995 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 5 of 150

Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

Following are the P.P.U. teams to play No. 1 v. No. 2 on the Association wicket at the week-end:— No. 1 team: R. Bird, A. Eveleigh…

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Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

Boys' Club team for to-morrow: A. Saunders (captain), R. Sounders, E. and M. Hayes, D. Irwin, S. Lanesbury, C. Schuemacher, F…

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Tennis Postponed

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—Overnight rain, caused a postponement of to-day’s Australian tennis championship elimination round at the…

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Coursing Muswellbrook Draw for To-morrow

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

Maiden stake, 300 yards: Smoky Coon, Bronze Shade, Nell's Dream, Honeymoon Girl, Hep C[?] Dalmainey, Caroona Lad, Shark's Best…

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Women’s Cricket

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

BRISBANE. Friday.—NSW. dismissed Queensland for 64 in the first inings in the women’s interstate cricket match to-day…

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Something Like Cricket

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

Spring Ridge, playing against Wallabadah on Sunday last, closed at 4.15 for the loss of seven wickets for 268. With two hours' play left…

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Boxing Another Main Bout for Anlezark

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

Cessnock Southpaw Mick Anlezark has once again been billed for a main event at the Newcastle Stadium,…

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International Tennis Stars. Muswellbrook Visit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

Tennis players throughout the district are enthusiastic over the approaching visit of renowned playeis, Tom Brown (U.S.A.),…

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Talbert Shines In Exhibition Tennis

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Friday. — The American, Bill Talbert, was the star performer in the internationals’ exhibition match at District…

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R.S.L. and Bowls Evening. Saturday, 25th JANUARY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

The local sub-branch of the R.S.L. has received an invitation from the Muswellbrook Bowling Club to be present at a bowls evening, to be held…

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Sporting Notes Coursing Chief Havoc Breaks Track Record in Exhibition Run

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

A very fine sporting gesture was shown by Chief Havoc's owner, Mr. K. Millerd, who allowed the idol of greyhound enthusiasts to give an…

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Rugby League Items of 210 INTEREST George Grills To Coach Yass Team

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 8

Followers of the Rugby League [?] who were expecting to see that fire forward, George Grills, play with the Cessnock team this coming health, will…

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Third Round of Singleton Cricket (By “On Cover”)

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

SINGLETON, Friday. — The third round of the competition games will be commenced on Saturday next…

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Tennis Stars to Play at Muswellbrook—tom and Geoff Brown, Sidwell and Worthington

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 5

The Muswellbrook Tennis Association has been advised that Tom Brown, member of the US Davis Cup squad, Geoff Brown, Wimbledon…

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Racing Sidelights Silent May Take Out Cup Has Good Recent Form. Deed and Homeleigh Dick Next Best

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 8

Punters will have plenty of racing to occupy their attention at the Canterbury meeting to-morrow. With the Maiden Stakes being divided into three…

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Warkworth at Head of Points Cricket Table A.s.s.c.c. Heading B-graders

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 3

With 19 points, Warkworth is at the head of the points-table in the Singleton and District Cricket Association's A-grade…

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Quirindi Rugby League

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 18 January 1947 · page 3

QUIRINDI: Quirindi Rugby League Football Club has made an early start in preparation for the coming season which Is…

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Proposed Country Swimming Association

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 4

CESSNOCK, Monday. —Cessnock Swimming Club is to seek the support of country district swimming association for its…

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Non-competitive Cricket

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 3

Cardiff defeated A.S.S.C.C. by 57 runs on the first innings at Albion Park yesterday. Cardiff 211. (Blake retired 67,…

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Gosford Races in Doubt

Maitland Mercury · Monday 20 January 1947 · page 4

GOSFORD, Monday—It seams unlikely that the scheduled horse meeting on the Gosford race course on February will be…

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