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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 1952

2,569 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 52 of 129

True Leader May Resume Racing

Maitland Mercury · Monday 26 May 1952 · page 6

SYDNEY: True Leader, one of the most outstanding sprinters in Sydney, may resume racing next Saturday…

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Mining Man Dies on Golf Course

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 May 1952 · page 2

CESSNOCK. — Mr. Sam Wilkinson, 49, assistant superintendent of J. and A. Brown Abermain Seaham…

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Rugby League Breeze Aids Manly In 33-12 Win

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 May 1952 · page 3

After trailing 23-nil at half time, Singleton Seniors were defeated 33-12 by Manly-Warringah at Howe Park yesterday. Manly took full advantage of a strong breeze in the…

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Tennis

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 4

There was no competition tennis played last Saturday, and at a meeting earlier in the week it was decided to play the…

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Associates' Golf

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 2

Sunday's bisque competition: Mrs. Jeffree, 4 up; Mrs. Laney, 3 up; Mrs. Holdsworth, 2 up; Mrs. Bluford, Mrs. Ryan, Miss N…

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Maitland Park Bowls

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 5

The president’s trophy competition of Maitland Park Bowling Club resulted in a win for Noel Lambert…

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Bowls At The Terrace

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 5

RAYMOND TERRAGE: Over the week-end the local bowling club had a very busy programme. On Saturday…

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English Cricket

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 3

LONDON : A the forceful innings of 116 by Don[?] sole [?] knocks by Trevor Bailey (67) and…

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Golf. Week-end Games

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 4

Salurday, par, "A" grade, A. Holdsworth, 2 up; W. Atkinson, 1 down; D. Page, K. Bluford, 2 d; S. Holdsworth, 4 d; G. Bailey,…

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Tennis Club Resents Statements

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 2

At a meeting of the Tall Rutherford American Tennis Committee members expressed [?] of statements at…

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Tennis. "A" Grade Matches

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 2

Park I v. Waratan: Whalan, Glasby v. Davidson, Callaghan 6/0, v Flint Walker 6.0: Lachlan, [?] v. (a [?] pairs)…

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Football. Muswellbrook "Given" Winning Try

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 4

Muswellbrook were given their winning try by the referee on Sunday in their match against Aberdeen. The visiting team,…

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TENNIS: Another Howard Cup Maid Next

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 5

Players of Maitland District Lawn Tennis Association will meet Mercury Carlton at Maitland Park court on Sunday next in the fourth round of the Howarth Cup competition…

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Popular Mine Executive's Death Collapsed While Playing Golf

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 3

Popular colliery executive, Mr. Sam. Wilkinson, who collapsed and died while playing golf at the…

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Football. Muswellbrook's Close Win. Winning Try Disputed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 3

Before n largo crowd at Aberdeen on Sunday Inst Muswellbrook "A" and junior teams defeated Aberdeen,…

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Greyhound Racing: Events At Newcastle Down Straight Course

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 5

Greyhound racing of Newcastle will be down u straight course for the first time on Saturday, when events will be conducted over 440 yards. Newcastle Jockey Club…

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Rugby League. Kurri Still Heads Point Score Beat North in Hard Game

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 4

Kurri retained its lead in the Newcastle competition on Saturday by defeating Northern Suburbs by 17 points to 13 at the Kurri League 'Ground after a hard game…

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T.T. Racing at Cessnock Good Meeting on

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 3

Despite the weather the tourist trophy events conducted by the Cessnock Motor Cycle Club at the…

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Greyhound Racing. Flong Takes Final of 32-Dog Stake. Whyalla View's Two Wins at Long Odds

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 4

Whyalla View, owned and trained by S. G. Griffiths, of Newcastle, who scored a dual victory at Friday night's…

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Bowls

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 2

The following will represent Singleton Red Pennant team v. East Maitland No. 3 team at Miller Park on Saturday…

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