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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Sport

Sport, 1952

794 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 40

Lamont's Win Tennis Final

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 2

Lanionls won the final of the St. Mary's Night Tennis competition, defeating Mildil in the final…

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Social Day for Golf Associates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 8

West Wyalong golf associates will commence their playing season on Saturday afternoon with a nine holes…

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Golf Club Working Bee This

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 1

An "e[?] bobbing" working bee will be held at the West Wyalong Golf links on Sunday morning next at 9 a.m…

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Tennis Tourney a Great Success Despite Rain Two Titles to Elridge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 7

Although rain continually marred the West Wyalong Tennis Club's Easter tournament over the week-end, most of the championships were concluded. The weather was fine and…

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Rugby Union

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 9

Next Saturday the club will visit Orange to play the Emus in first and reserve grade, at Wade Park. Players please note that transport…

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Racing Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 10

The locally owned and trained mare Ivy Blue, in winning the first division of the Improvers' Handicap of 5 furlongs on the…

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Rugby League Notes Local Doings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 9

Keen rivalry always exists between Forbes and Parkes Leagues, but when the occasion demands their sportsmanship is…

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Rugby League Forbes v. Parkes Next

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 10

Opening games of the Rugby League season in Forbes will take place on spooner Oval next Sunday, with Parkes supplying three…

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Bogan Gate Races Wednesday, April 23

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 10

Nominations for the Bogan Gate race meeting closed on Saturday last with a total entry of 69 different horses for the six races…

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Golf Associates hold First Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1952 · page 3

Thirty two golf associates played in the first foursomes of the season on Saturday afternoon, and others…

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Molong Bowls Postponed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 6

Forbes members are advised that the proposed trip to Molong on Sunday next has been set back to the following Sunday, May 4…

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Injury At Football

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 1

Mr. Ron. Smith, of Salisbury, sustained possible concussion during a football match at Spooner Oval last Sunday. Mr. Smith was…

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Tennis Notes Nelson Park

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 6

Winners of the Prior Cup tournament at Nelson Park courts on Sunday, in which forty players participated, were Messrs. H. Biggs…

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Rugby Union Notes Forbes Defeat Emus 11-3 In Final Trial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 6

In the final trial match before the commencement of the competition, Forbes defeated Orange Emus, 11 points to 3, in a…

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Cricket Grand Final Y.C.W.'s Easy Win

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 6

The grand final of the cricket season between Capstans and Y.C.W. was played under semiwintry conditions, not quite so…

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Associate Golf

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 2

West Wyalong golf associates Will play a 12 holes stroke com[?] petition on Saturday afternoon for a trophy given by Mrs…

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Livening Up of Rugby League Team Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 6

The West Wyaloug Rugby League team will definitely have to 'spark up' if it is to defeat Boorowa in the Group Nine fixture at the Recreation Ground on Sunday afternoon…

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Group 9 Junior Football

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 6

Group [?] is starting an under [?] [?]mor [?]balt competition, and Temora, Bar[?]man and West Wyalong [?] consti[?]e zone…

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Poor Crowd But Good Racing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 4

Although attendance was poor at the dog racing on 14th April, fields were good and some close finishes were seen. It really is a shame that these meetings are not better patronised, as it is good entertainment and hitches…

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Official Deplores Lack of Public Support Reports on Greyhound Coursing Gub

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 1

An inspecting official from the Greyhound Racing Control Board, Mr. Armitage, visited Condobolin early in the week and attended the dog meeting conducted on Tuesday night. Mr. Armitage Mid that on the whole the…

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