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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1940

702 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 36

Night Tennis Competition

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

Another large crowd was present last Friday night at the C. of E. courts to witness some excellent exhibition matches…

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Exhibition Tennis by Noted Players

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 1

Fred Kalms. former Davis Cup player. Edgar ("Poss") Mu[?]ro. inter-state representative, Earl Sieler and W. L. Willis. Country Week stars…

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Tennis Tournament at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 3

The West Wyalong Tennis Club, will conduct an American System handicap tournament on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday next. Full…

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Big Cricket. Easter Sunday. Town v. COUNTRY

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

The following team has been selected to represent the Town in the match against the Country, to be played on Easter Sunday…

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Cricket Dispute Regarding Umpire's Decision Head Body Gives Ruling

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

In order to secure a definite ruling in regard to a cricket controversey at West Wyalong, following an Umpire's decision in a recent…

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Touring Team to Visit West Wyalong Big Cricket Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

West Wyalong and District Cricket association has made arrangements for a touring side of first class cricketers to visit West…

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Poor Patronage At Swimming Club's Championship Carnival Loss Shown J. Read and K. Ruttley Are Double Chamoions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 4

Poor public patronage was afforded the Forbes Swimming and Life Saving Club on Wednesday evening when it conducted its annual club…

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Ungarie Tennis Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 4

Tennis fans are becoming enthusiastic and are checking up on the[?]quipment for the 1940 season. A grand opening day is planned on…

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Rugby League Breach. Former Kangarro Leader

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

The former international, Wally Prigg, with R. Robinson, of the Central Newcastle Club, is organising a breakaway from the Newcastle and…

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Night Tennis Play Quandialla, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 9

A match was played on the night tennis court, Quandlalla, on Monday evening. The game provided a deal of excitement, and at the conclusion of…

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Greenethorpe. Cricket. Greenethorpe v. BUMBALDRY

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 3

Once again proving the versatility of the Greehethorpe batting side the local team soundly trounced Bumbaldry in a match for Shannon Cup…

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Big Cricket On Friday Next Parkes Coming Here

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

All arrangements are complete for the visit of the touring cricket team from Parkes which is to meet an Association team at…

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Big Cricket. Easter Sunday. Notes on the Players

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

M. Chivers (Grenfell Juniors and Banks) is an aggressive right hand batsman who has compiled over 1000 runs for some seasons past. He has…

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Cricket

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 5

Country versus Town at Caragabal on Sunday next in aid of the Patriotic Funds:—Country: R. Napier (captain), C…

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Local Coursing Big Meeting Tomorrow Night

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 2

After a little spell, owing chiefly to the hot weather, the local coursing club starts off again with the promise of outstanding success tomorrow night…

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Church of England Tennis Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 2

The church of England Tennis Club held a point score tournament in aid of the local Patriotic Appeal, the proceeds to be handed to Mr. J…

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Cricket Dance At Anona Hall

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

A very pleasant eevuing was sp[?] at Anona Hall on Wednesday [?] when a dance was held in aid of [?] Dundas Cricket Club. There was [?]…

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Batsman Is Out Obscure Cricket Rule

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

In order to secure a definite ruling in regard to a cricket controversy at West Wyalong, following an Umpire's decision in a recent…

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Swimming Club Dance For Patriotic Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

The West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club a[?] organising a gala dance, to be held in the Masonic Hall, West Wyalong on Thursday, April…

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Greyhound Coursing. Attracts Good Attendance. Half Faith Wins Double

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the Condobolin Coursing Club's meeting on Friday night, when a programme of seven races was…

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