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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1950

1,172 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 30 of 59

Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 2

The A grade singles championship was finalised at the week-end. On Saturday Alee McClelan, who had journeyed from the Snowy…

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Football

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 2

A record crowd is expected to see the match against Dubbo on Sunday. At the moment Condobolin is unbeaten and Dubbo is second in the Group…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 4

The next few weeks will hold a full programme for golfers. On Sunday next, the 18th, the qualifying rounds over 36 holes will be played in the Club Championships. This is divided into three Grades, the…

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Tennis. St. Joseph's Club

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 5

Next Sunday Harden play at Grenfell for the Esplin Cup. I expect a very good match. The following have been selected:…

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Good Tennis assured Milby Sportsmen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 5

West Milby Tennis Club will play inter-Club games this year, and present indication are that members…

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Burcher Team Loses Tennis Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 8

Burcher tennis team lost a match which they played at Ungarie in the district-competition by 12 sets…

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Football. Another Brilliant Grenfell Victory

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 2

Grenfell's supporters last Sunday were once again treated to a wonderful display of football when the local side defeated Junee 17-7…

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Tennis De Luxe Lower Lachlan Championships

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 June 1950 · page 2

Such is the reputation gained by the local Tennis Club on their annual Lower Lachlan Champions hips, that this year's big event was attended by leading players from all parts of the State... they, like the spectators, were not disappointed, and were given a…

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Town Tennis Tourney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 8

The handicap events in the annual tennis tournament will be played at the weekend, weather permitting,…

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BOXING National Fitness Boys Go to Cowra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 1

On May 26 a contingent of boys from Forbes made the trip to Cowra for a boxing tournament and were successful in annexing…

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FOOTBALL Visit of Molong Teams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 6

Two local teams (Eugowra-Goolagong) will play two Molong teams at Eugowra next Sunday Teams were not available when…

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Tennis Notes Visit of Forbes Team on

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 6

Teams to play Nelson Park, at Eugowra on Sunday next, are: No. 1: Max Rawsthorne, Bob Tremble, Keith Hoswell T…

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FOOTBALL Wellington to Play at Forbes Next Sunday's Games

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 June 1950 · page 8

It has been a long time between home games--and wins for Forbes Rugby League this season but a favorable change…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 3

On Monday the club competition committee staged a pairs competition in which 40 players participated. With ideal weather…

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Golf Associates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 2

The first L.G.U. Medal Round was played on Wednesday in good weather. A splendid field contested this important event, which…

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Novelty Football

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 4

A football match between old players and present day players took place at Bribbarce recently in aid of the funds of the Bribbarce…

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Tennis Tourney Comp.. Winners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 6

"Drop Shot" publicity officer for St. Mary's Tennis Club, West Wyalong, announced today that a pair of lady's stocklugs…

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Golf

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1950 · page 2

The Western District Golg Association Foursomes Championships which were held on the Grenfell course on the King's Birthday…

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Golf Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 June 1950 · page 7

I read in an American magazine recently where golf is a game where you drive a little white ball from one place called…

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Boxing-legalised Murder

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1950 · page 3

Boxing should be abolished in schools and for amateurs generally, says Dr. Arthur II. Steinhaus, past president of the American Academy…

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