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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1940

159 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 7 of 8

Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 6

Wars and rumours of wars droughts and water restrictions not withstanding, Campbelltown bowlers are well on the job. Coming events…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 6

Last Saturday afternoon a large field of members set out to contest the eighteen holes Stableford par handicap,the trophy for the contest…

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Tennis

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 6

Entries for the Campbelltown Night Tennis Association’s Mixed Competition will close with the Hon. Sec. Mr. L. Creamer, on Saturday, 21st Sept…

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On the Picton Golf Links On and off the Fairway

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 3

We hope you have missed our little pars, during, the last couple of weeks, but we don't want you to think that Stan is (or are) us, just because he's…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 8

Local bowlers were very pleased with themselves last Sunday afternoon after defeating two firstrate rinks from the Parramatta Bowling…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 8

Last Saturday afternoon hot weather prevailed for players in the eighteen holes par handicap held, as has been the case or months past on a…

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Tennis. Annual Meeting of the Campbelltown Night Tennis Association

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 8

The Sixth Annual Meeting of the Campbelltown Night Tennis Association held in the School of Arts, as on previous occasions was attended only…

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About Golf: Players' Guide

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 3

Some time ago I came across an old mean, on the back of which was reprimted a "Golfers' Guide" taken (Continued in next column)…

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Cricket

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 8

All who intend to play cricket this season in Campbellown are advised to reserve Sunday afternoon next for a practice game on the Premier Sport…

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About Golf: Players' Guide Ball Research

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 September 1940 · page 3

The ball flies further, and courses grow even longer, yet manufacturers go on experimenting with balls to make them travel further still…

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Benefit Tennis

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 October 1940 · page 2

There was a splendid muster of tennis players at St. Patrick's Courts on Saturday afternoon to take part in an Amercian tennis tournament, arranged…

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Golf

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 7

Last Saturday afternoon local golfers held an eighteen holes par handicap in warm sultry weather. Half way through pro[?]dings a few spots…

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Tennis

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 7

Entries are invited for a Mixed Competition which will close on Sunday, 13th October. Teams to consist of 2 Gent’s and 2 Ladies. Entry fee…

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CRICKET Opening Match of the Season

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 1

The team chosen to represent Picton against Bob's Range in the first match of the season to be played on Victoria Park wicket next…

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Tennis

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 6

The Committee, of the Campbelltown Night Tennis Association met last Wednesday week, to deal with the closing of entries for the forthcoming…

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Cricket

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 6

Details of last Sunday's match, Campbelltown v. Ingleburn,. are not to hand. Would sad kindly note !…

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On the Picton Golf Links

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 3

The hot, dry conditions made play very tiring over the week-end, and has taken toll of the greens, which have changed from bright green to brown…

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Picton Tennis Competition Championship Struggle Ashcroft Beats Sorby Notes, by "Roundsman Ii."

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 3

Sunday was really a beautiful day, even if rather on the warm side, but a day befitting the main attraction of the afternoon—J. Ashcroft versus A…

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Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 2

Picton cricketers gave Elderslie a terrible dressing last Saturday. The latter scored only 39 runs in their innings, the bowling of Jim Byrae and…

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Tennis Topics

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 3

Rumour has it these days that I am one of the most talked of persons about. Even the latest war news pales into insignificance on Wednesdays…

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