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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1948

2,798 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 45 of 140

Tennis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

To-night's exhibition should prove to be one of fast moving, brilliant tennis Goelf Brown has command of more pace and power than most of the…

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Rugby League Results

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

Results of yesterday’s rugby league matches were: First grade. Northern. Suburbs 10 v Kuril 7; Lakes United 19 v…

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Football

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

At the showground yesterday three games were played by the local and visiting teams in aid of the "Back to Muswellbrook" funds. Muswellbrook…

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Associate Golf

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

Cessnock associates will take part in a par competition to-morrow. The draw is— Mrs. Lane v. Mrs. Wilson; Mrs…

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Tennis Draw

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 3

Tennis draw for to-night: Bonaire v [?] V.O.W. v Labourers men’s O grade final Thursday night…

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Two Injured at Football

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

Two slayers were injured during a Rugby Union match at corn Park yesterday afternoon They Were Keith-H Hogan, 18,…

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Rambling Around Kurri Golf Links

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 5

Kurri Bettington Cup Captain, Sain Searston, who took a complete holiday from golf over the off season, has made a grand start for the new…

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Bicycle Club’s Races

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

In the Maitland Bicycle Club’s race ever Rutherford course, 12 miles, 26 started, and the result was: Stan Harder (2.10) 1; max…

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Cricket Averages "A" Grade

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 6

Premiers, St. Andrew (56 points); runners-up, Wollombi 40 points; bating averages, L. Mayes 47.8, J. Haw[?]tion 26.7 Bowling average: C. [?]…

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Columnist to Continue Racing. Melbourne, Tuesday

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 2

Columnist who was to have been retired at the end of the present season is to remain in training for racing when the Royal Family visits…

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Football Competition. Upper Hunter the Draw

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

May 2: A grade: Aberdeen v. Merriwa; Scone v. Singleton; Muswellbrook, bye. B grade: Murrurundi v. Jerry's Plains; Scone v. Singleton;…

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A Splendid Effort. £150 Profit Anticipated from Last Night's Boxing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

It is anticipated that last night's boxing and wrestling exhibition, promoted by Mr. E. Cretan, in aid of the "Back to Muswellbrook…

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Thrilling Games At Sports Ground Large Crowd Attend Junior Rugby League Fixture

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 4

As previously predicted, there was a very large crowd In attendants at the Sports Ground on Sunday to witness the second series of games in…

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"Back to Muswellbrook Week" Highlights of Celebrations Exhibition Tennis. Splendid Display by Visitors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 1

Before a crowd of some 300 spectators an exhibition in singles and doubles was given by W. Edwards, P. Bennett, G. Brown, and G. Worthing…

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Bowls

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 2

The Dungog Bowling Green has been well patronised over the holidays, although there have been a few absentees, as is usual when there is a long…

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Football

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 1

Scone juniors and second grade visited Muswellbrook on Monday last, both thirteens suffering defeat, the juniors by 18 points to…

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Big Night of Boxing

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 4

Boxing enthusiasts are promised one of the best nights yet offered in the north in the hill to he presented at the Lyceum…

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Tennis Cards Outstanding

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 5

Score cards for a number of matches in Maitland District Tennis Association’s Saturday afternoon competition are…

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Daily Mail Golf Tournament

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 1

LONDON, April 26.—Ryder Cup players Dai Rees and Reginald Horne shared the lead with rounds of 68 at the end of the…

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Northern Pigeon Racing Flights

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 28 April 1948 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Maitland Homing Pigeon Club, Mr. J. Avery gave a report on the N.R.P. Federation meeting held at…

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