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Sport, 1931

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Tennis

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 3

The match on Saturday between St. Mary's B and Wahgunyah resulted in a win for the former by 4 rubbers 9 sets 73 games, to 4 rubbers 8 sets 79…

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Bowls Night Play Re-commenced

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

The electric light bowling was successfully re-opened last Friday night and a very enjoyable game resulted as follows :—…

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Cricket “A” v. “B” at Deniliquin

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

At the cricket ground on Saturday, “A” and “B” teams opened their match in the Saturday competition. Batting first “B” team were dismissed for 59…

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Boxing

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 2

A fine programme of boxing has been arranged for next Wednesday night at the Austral Grounds. See advt…

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Albury Racing Club

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of members was held at the Show Society's rooms on Monday evening. Apart from the committee the only member present was…

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Cricket Teams

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 2

The following, will represent the Town Club in their match against Lake Moodemere on the former's wicket on Saturday: C. and A. Burrows,…

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Cricket Gossip

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 3

A hurricane innings by Jim Morley last Saturday at Gooramadda made the Goors, boys think it was Guy Fawkes Day for Morley served up a…

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Xmas Tennis Tournament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 2

Intending competitors in the St Mary's. Tennis Club's tennis tournament are reminded in this issue that entries close with the hon, secs., Miss…

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Boxing Lawson Draws at Wagga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 33

A fair crowd at the Wonderland Stadium, Wagga, saw Keith Lawson, 10.6, Riverina welterweight champion, fight a 15-round draw with Bert…

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Marathon Golf in Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 14

S. Gard, a member of the North Brighton Golf Club, played 12 rounds and four holes on his club links, on Sunday Gard claimed that he had…

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Bowls Visit of Echuca Club

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 2

To-morrow (Saturday) the Echuca bowlers will be visiting Deniliquin. The following teams have been chosen to represent the local club:—Guy…

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Lawn Tennis Victorian Championships

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 46

Championship games were completed at Kooyong (Vic.) on Saturday. Craw­ford, despite his bad foot, scored an­other win in the singles championship…

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Birthplace of Cricket

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 27

Hambledon, in England, is often called the cradle of cricket, for on its pitch the first match ever played took place. This was in 1750, and hard by…

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Corowa Cricket Club's Healthy Financial Position

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 3

The Corowa Cricket Club is in the happy petition of having paid off all its debts, both old and new, and having a Handy balance still…

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The World of sport Showing Good Form Rutherglen-lake's Senior Four Preparing for Lake Regatta

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 3

Rutherglen Lake's senior four crew has been showing good form and are expected to give a good account of themselves at the…

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Cricket Weekly Notes Combined Country in Action

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1931 · page 38

The impression gained by spectators attending the match at Newcastle between Combined Country and South Africa was pleasing, and the dismissal…

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To Play Oaklands Corowa Cricket Club Stages Match on Boxing Day

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 December 1931 · page 2

The fact that the Melbourne [?]C. could not send a team to Corowa this year to participate in the annual match, has…

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Inter-state Cricket. Victoria v. QUEENSLAND

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 December 1931 · page 3

This match was begun at Melbourne, on Friday, when Queensland, batting on a good wicket, only scored 200 (Cook 44, Sides Z4)…

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A Boxing Feast Three 8-Round and Two 4-Round Bouts Nicholson and Grant in Main Fight

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 December 1931 · page 1

The fact that Wednesday night's bill of fare to be served up at the Austral Grounds consists of three eight-round and two…

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Tennis

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 December 1931 · page 3

The usual fortnightly club tournament held at the Berrigan courts last Saturday week, resulted in the men’s handicap doubles being won…

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