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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1938

1,112 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 28 of 56

Boxing Davis v. CAIN

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 4

Next Saturday night, 25th June, in the Royal Hall, Condobolin, another great night of boxing will eventuate. On this occasion that well known…

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Is Football Doomed? Rover's Club. May Be Abandoned

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 5

Football in Condobolin is far from what it should be. The lack of interest and support by players and the public, generally,…

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Golf Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

Golf has been defined as a pastime in which elderly gentlemen chase a little while ball because they have grown too old to chase anything else…

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Tennis Notes Ungarie and District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 4

Ungarie second team was defeated at their own court by the Marne Tennis Club crack team, which is one of the strongest teams playing…

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Greyhound Racing At Ungarie Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 2

A greyhound racing meeting will be held at Ungarie on Wednesday afternoon next, the first event to take place at 2.30 p.m…

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Quandi. Tennis Thuddungra Too Good QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 8

Last Sunday, on the local courts, the home team suffered a reverse at the hands of Thuddungra representatives. Some good contests were played in…

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Big Tennis Nancy Wynne's Success At Wimbledon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

Three Australian women tennis players were eliminated in the first round of the singles championship at Wimbledon this week, namely. Misses…

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Ungarie Golf S. Ferrier Wins Stroke Competition Final On

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 4

On Sunday afternoon last, Ungarie Golf Club conducted a stroke competition, which was won by S. Ferrier, with a nett score of 63. He…

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FOOTBALL Quandi. Trounces Barmedman 15 Points, to QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 8

The Recreation Ground, Quandialla, was the scene on Sunday last of a match between the local representatives and the Barmedman Juniors. The…

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Tennis Carinya Wins In Week-end Match N. Park Defeated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 6

As briefly reported in our last issue, Nelson Park Tennis Club sent a team to contest a match last Sunday with Carinya, on the…

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FOOTBALL Week-end Clash With Wellington Forbes Determined to Win

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 12

Conquerors of the country championship Dubbo team, and holders of the coveted Johnny Walker Cup, Wellington footballers come…

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Tennis at Wimbledon Second Round of Women's Singles by Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 1

A cable from Londou states:—In the second round of the women's singles at Wimbledon, Miss Thelma Coyne (Australia) defeated Miss…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed TENNIS Matches in the Country BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 June 1938 · page 8

The local tennis players were defeated on Sunday by Bonnie Royal, 13 sets to 11. PINNACLE. Wed…

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Boxing. Davis-cain Fight

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 2

Another big crowd witnessed the boxing contest between Bluey Davis and Les Cain. The first round was even and then…

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FOOTBALL. Parkes Win Well at Warren. Scores: 13 Points To 10

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 5

Parkes had a good win over Warren Sunday week, defeating the home team by 13 points to 10 Parkes was considerably below…

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W. Wyalong Golf Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 1

A committee meeting will be held at Mr. Bowrings' office on Wednesday, 29th inst., at 8 p.m. Business: Club house and general. A. full attendance…

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TENNIS Weaver Cup Games Speck Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 1

Results of Saturday's play in the Weaver Cup competition were St. Laurence 1. defeated Town 1. by 8 sets 47 games to 1 set 42 games…

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Golf Notes Week-end Competition Condobolin Tourney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 6

It may be that some local members may have overlooked the payment of the annual subscription, and they are reminded that, if they remain…

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Delightful Football Forbes Shocks Wellington And Wins!

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 6

HANDLING meticulously, attacking tigerishly, and defending flawlessly, Forbes representative footballers clashed with Wellington, conquerors of the Dubbo championship team and present holders of the Johnny Walker Cup, on a sodden,…

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Full Boxes Ungarie Greyhound Racing Good Nominations Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 1

The Committee controlling the greyhound racing meeting to he held on the Ungarie showground on Wednesday afternoon of this week, advise…

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