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Sport, 1953

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Racing Fixtures

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 4

January 31: Wingham. February 7: Krambach (at Wingham)…

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Cricket

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 2

Wingham Firsts to play at Mondrook to-morrow (Saturday): M. Witchard (capt.), W. McDonald, N. Witchard, G…

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BOXING Controversy Over Title

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 2

There is every indication of a packed house for the next boxing programme to be held in the R.S.L. hall on Saturday night, 7th February,…

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Cricket Notes

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 1

Wattles team to play Ward's River on Saturday: S. West, J. Relf, A. Slade, R. Bolton, C. Atkins, Jim Wratten, J. McIntyre, J. Yates, Jack…

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Spotlight on Sport Speedboat Racing Likely for Taree Speedboat Racing

The Northern Champion · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 12

which thrilled spectators at the Aquatic Festival, might; easily become a regular Saturday afternoon fixture here…

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Country Week Bowls--teams From Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 5

Three rinks from the Kempsey Club will participate in the Country Week Championship to be played in Sydney on February 16, 17 and 18. THE rinks will play as…

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Old Buffers' Cricket GRESFORD v. GLOUCESTER

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 4

On Thursday, 22nd instant, Gresford-Vacy veterans played on the park here a return match due to Gloucester. "Played" is scarcely the…

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Sydney Racing Review Elegant Lad Should Run Underwood Cup Distance

The Northern Champion · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 11

SYDNEY, Friday.—Though Elegant Lad has net previously won beyond a mile, he is in such splendid form that he is expected to win the nine furlongs Underwood Cup at Canterbury…

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BOWLS. Newcastle District Association and Representatives of the N.S.W. Bowling Association Visit Taree and Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 2

It was a memorable occasion for the District Bowling Association when 28 members of the Newcastle District…

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Sportlight Races Without Bookies

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Sunday 1 February 1953 · page 12

It is to be hoped that the fad of a race meeting without bookmakers dies as quickly as possible…

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Cricket Semis on Saturday Week

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Sunday 1 February 1953 · page 12

Matches in the second grade-semi-finals in the M.R. District Cricket Association's competition will not…

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Centenary Regatta at Frederickton

Macleay Argus · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

Frederickton Aquatic Club's Centenary Regatta, held on the ideal course fronting McMahon's paddock attracted a record crowd on Saturday, and cheering crowd's…

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Good Catering at Regatta

Macleay Argus · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

The luncheon and afternoon tea service at Frederickton centenary regatta was first class, and much…

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Kempsey Swimming Big Future Forecast

Macleay Argus · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 5

During the N.S.W. Country Swimming Championships at West Wyalong, the Kempsey girls' team reached an all-time high in their performances…

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Manning Boats Prominent at Frederickton Regatta

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 3 February 1953 · page 8

Four Manning River Vee-Jay Club representatives at Frederickton's Centenary Regatta over the week-end gained two first places, two seconds and one third in the three handicap events sailed…

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Wingham Races

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 3 February 1953 · page 2

Very hot weather last Saturday was responsible for a reduced attendance at the Wingham. It may also have…

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BOXING Sickness Causes Change In Main Bout

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1953 · page 2

A last minute change in the boxing programme at the Gloucester stadium next Saturday night has occurred due to the…

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CRICKET Storm Aids Peters Keep Burrell Ck. Score Low

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 3 February 1953 · page 8

Contributing factor in Burrell Creek's low score against Peters on Saturday was a heavy thunderstorm, which held up play for 30 minutes and soaked mats and outfield…

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Swimming Record

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- In a brilliant swim, Judy Joy Davies tonight established a new Australian record when…

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Marathon Tennis

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 5

NEW YORK, Tues -- In a marathon 2½ hours professional tennis match in Pennysylvania yesterday,…

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