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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1950

1,172 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 33 of 59

Club Tennis Tournament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 July 1950 · page 1

The West Wyalong Tennis Club conducted a Club tennis tournament in three grades yesterday, for both men and…

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Bright Tennis, St Maiys Tourney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 July 1950 · page 2

Excellent tennis was witnessed at St. Mary's mixed doubles Club tournament conducted yesterday of West Wyalong…

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Tennis Star Pays Tribute to Dead Sportsman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 July 1950 · page 2

The late Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw was a grand sportsman, former Davis Cup player, Fred Kalras, of West Wyalongsaid to-day…

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Junior Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 1

The National Fitness Committee is interesting itself in the conduct of a one-round football competition among junior players round…

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Bowls

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 2

Evergreen Laurie Cathie wins A grade singles championship from Chris McVeigh in easy fashion. The green was in a very heavy condition which was a slight handicap to Chris, but I don't think it made any difference on the day, as Laurie played…

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Associate Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 7

West Wyalong Golf Associates will play a nine holes flag competition on Sunday, for a trophy given by Mrs. Frank…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 4

Once again the social and dance at the Club House in aid of the furnishing fund proved to be a very enjoyable function. The Associates are to be congratulated on the supper, and pleasant touch given to the room by tastefully arranged Vases of flowers…

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Table Tennis Association

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 2

A men's tournament (teams to consist of four payers) will commence on next Tuesday, and the mixed tourney will commence on…

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Football. Weissel Cup Victory

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 3

For the first time this season, and for only the second time ever, Grenfell has become the. proud possessor of the Erie Weissel Gold…

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Football Condo Defeat Peak Hill 7--5

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 4

Condo retained the Johnnie Walker Cup on Sunday last by defeating Peak Hill 7--5 after a very good game. Play was open and from a spectator's point of view a pleasure to…

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Special Meeting of League Football Club Friday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 2

A special meeting of the West Wyalonp Rugby League Club will be held at the Club Rooms at 7.30 p.m. to-morrow, Friday…

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Golf Championship to Mrs. Anstey Mrs. Menzies Wins B. Grade

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1950 · page 1

Mrs. B. G. Anstey yesterday won the West Wyalong Golf Associates' Championship in the final match with Mrs. D. M. Inglis, finishing 6 up and 5 to play…

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TENNIS Matches Next

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 10

Nelson Park dub has three matches set down for Sunday, one being against Parkes Railway. Only six ladles were selected, but the…

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FOOTBALL Win Over Manildra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 6

The Eugowra-Goolagong team were the victors at Manildra on Sunday last, scores being 15-2. Scorers were; Sparkes (2 tries),…

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FOOTBALL Star Junior Teams to Play

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 July 1950 · page 10

Peak Hill and Forbes, leading teams in the group under 18 competition, clash at Spooner Oval next Sunday, at 3 p.m…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1950 · page 2

Sixty-three entries have been received for the winter threes competition which is a splendid nomination for this event…

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Rugby League Teams for Tumut

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 July 1950 · page 2

West Wyalong Rugby League Club will send two teams to Tumut on Sunday next to take part in the…

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Surprise Results in Quarter-finals of Golf Club Title Rounds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 July 1950 · page 1

Surprises in the quarter-finals of the West Wyalong Golf Club Championships were the elimination of Ben Sharrock and Jack O'Brien…

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Bowls

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1950 · page 2

The selection and competition committees have made the draw for the winter three competition, which will commence next Saturday…

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Golf Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 July 1950 · page 2

As the season progresses, it is pleasing to see the various events more keenly contested, and more players competing. This was instanced on Saturday afternoon when 21 players competed in the 18 Hole Stableford. Rev. W. Strong made no mistake about winning…

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