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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Sport

Sport, 1950

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Cricket. a Grade. Camden Park v. CAMPBELLTOWN

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 3 January 1950 · page 2

After dismissing competition leaders (G[?]mden park) for 84 runs Campbelltown collapsed in their first innings, being all out for 29. Camden Park…

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Tennis

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 6

Following are the gradings of the Campbelltown. Night Tennis Association for the championships :— GENTS…

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The Oaks Races

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 4

The results of races held at The Oaks on Saturday, 31st December, are as follows:— Maiden Handicap:—…

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Bowls Boxing Day Competitions

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 6

On Monday 10 pairs, all from Picton, competed in the pairs competition listed for that day. Two pairs each won three…

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Golf Notes

Camden News · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 10

A stableford event was decided at Pomare on Saturday last and resulted in a win for Charlie Luscombe who scored 37 points, while Alan…

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Cricket Thirlmere Launch Deadly Attack Tahmoor Batsmen Perplexed

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 4

A devastating attack launched by Thirlmere bowlers had Tahmoor batsmen in a state of perplexity on Saturday, when…

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Athletics

Camden News · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 5

Thursday night last proved to be one of the most successful nights this season for the combined athletic and cycling clubs. The weather was…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 6

Now that the festive season is over the local players have again settled down to serious bowls with the one view in mind of all members, to have…

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Tennis

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 6

Campbelltown Night Tennis results for the week-ending 18/1/50 are as follows:— A GRADE…

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Cricket Bat Competition

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 4

The Camden District Cricket Association cricket bat competition was won by Reg Gartrell of Mount Hunter Club. The competition was drawn by…

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Golf

Camden News · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 8

John Evans scored 37 stableford points to win the club event played at Pomare on Saturday last. However, he was closely pressed by Alan…

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Country Amateur Boxing Championships

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 3

The Amateur boxing championships to commence at Camden on Tuesday night, 2lst February, will be the first boxing…

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Bargo Younger Set News Thirlmere's Close, Win In Tennis Match

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 1

On Sunday last the long delayed tennis match between Bargo and Thirlmere Younger Sets eventuated…

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Athletics

Camden News · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 3

Another excellent night's sports were enjoyed by a large and enthusiastic crowd at the weekly athletic and cycling carnival on Onslow Park…

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Bowls

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 6

Last Saturday the Pennants were again played. The B Grade had a very easy win over Picton, and the C Grade (Blue) were too good for…

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Tennis

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 6

Campbelltown Night Tennis Association results for week-ending January 20 are us follows:— A GRADE…

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St. Peter’s Tennis Club

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 6

The members of the above club held a very successful Xmas Party on the 17th December in the Masonic Hall. There was an attendance of about…

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Golf

Camden News · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 8

Returning a card of net 67 Bern Slattery won the stroke event decided at Pomare on Saturday last. Claude Whitfield and Arthur Pinkerton shared…

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Tennis Championships Concluded

The Picton Post · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 3

In warm weather and bright sunshine the championships were brought to a successful conclusion last sunday…

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Bowls Pennant Match Campbelltown v PICTON

The Picton Post · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 6

Campbelltown B Grade Pennant team scored their second victory of the series on Saturday last when they defeated…

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