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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Eight Consecutive Wins At Burragorang Races Imperialist Equals Record

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 1

After his "hat trick" on Boxing Day, at Burragorang Races, Imperialist, owned by local sportsman Alf. Maxwell, is entitled to the honour of "King Racehorse of the Valley." The popular chestnut has now registered eight consecutive victories on Burragorang course, which equals the local…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 8

The holiday round of golf competitions began ion Christmas Day with a stroke handicap. The day was excellent for low scoring and the course…

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District Cricket. Second Round Commences

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 8

Several of the lower teams were responsible for excellent performances in the second round of Camden District Cricket Association’s…

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Swimming Pool

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 1

Mr. Sidman as a citizen of Campbelltown, with the permission of Mr. Morton drew the attention to the Minister that Campbelltown was…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon the course was on the heavy side following on the bounteous rain of the previous night. A stroke handicap was…

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District Cricket. Warriors Down Camden. Campbelltown’s Great Win. Owen Dowle’s Century

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 8

Camden’s defeat by Warriors and Campbelltown’s sensational outright victory over Camden Park were the high lights of Camden District…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon’s hot weather did not deter P. E. Payten from returning a very good score. The event was a Stableford par…

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District Cricket Camden Challenges Campbelltown’s Position. Saturday’s Play

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 8

Further series in the second round of the Camden District Cricket Association’s competitions Were commenced on Saturday last…

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CYCLING. Results of races held last Saturday are as follows:— SENIORS

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 8

1 mile handicap; Reg Rutter (90 yards), 1st. Smith (50 yards), 2nd. Gordon Helmaa (120 yards); 3rd…

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Next Saturday's Racing

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

The programme for next Saturday is the final race in the point score competitions, the distance will be 4 laps (approximately 1 mile) for both…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon an 18 holes eclectic handicap was decided. Conditions did not favour good scoring for although the weather was…

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Rovers Cricket Club

The Campbelltown News · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 5

The above club had an easy win over a strong Hurstville team an Sunday owing to the accurate bowling of W. Best and Dr. Jones who bowled…

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District Cricket Campbelltown Beaten. Chas Barrett’s 144 Not Out

The Campbelltown News · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 8

Although defeated on the first innings, Campbelltown maintains its lead in the Camden District Cricket Association’s first grade competition…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 8

Anniversary Day was the occasion of a match unique in local bowling history. The newly formed Liver-pool club visited Campbelltown, and…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 8

On Monday last, Anniversary Day, in hot weather a Stableford par handicap was decided and resulted in a tie between W. Farrow and P…

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District Cricket. Rovers Cricket Club

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 5

The Rovers had another good win over Auburn 1st Grade by 194 runs to 129 runs. G. James top scored with 56 including 3 sixers, G. Tuck…

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District Cricket Leading Senior Teams Are Being Pressed. Gordon Butler’s Century

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 8

The improved Warriors and Menangle teams are pressing Campbelltown and Camden in their respective senior competition matches, while…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 8

Local golfers are having a spell from competitive golf, the humidity rather than the heat proving the stumbling block. However the…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 8

Last week’s cool weather has had a [?] effect on the bent grass the greens, clearly demonstrating, at this grass of fine texture does…

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Tennis. Campbelltown Night Tennis Association

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 5

Further gradings for the championships are as follows:— LADIES. A Reserve: Miss [?], Mrs…

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