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Sport, 1938

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Pennant Tennis St. Patrick’s J. v. St. Patrick’s Il

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 7

St. Patrick’s II won by 12 sets 55 games to 6 sets 71 games. Details:— J. Mathews and N. Hardiman v. B. Seymour and G. Brown, 6-1, 6-1; v…

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Racing in Riverina Loses a Valuable Official. to Be Replaced by Two Men

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 7

The general view of members of the committee of Albury Racing Club when they met last evening was that racing in the southern districts had suffered…

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Albury Racing Club Mr. R.G. Ryan New President. Complaint of Higher Tax

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 6

At last evening’s meeting of the Albury Racing Club Mr. Reg Ryan was elected president. The retiring president (Mr. G. C…

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Shield Cricket Victoria Now Needs 303 S.A. May Force Outright Win. Bradman, Whitington Hit Out. ADELAIDE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 5

Making a fine recovery in the second innings to total 340 runs South Australia has every chance of defeating Victoria outright in…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 3

The weekly pairs competition on Saturday afternoon drew a good field, and conditions were ideal. The preliminary rounds saw Messrs…

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Tennis

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 3

The local Methodist team, who are evidently striking their best form, easily defeated the leaders in the competition. Green Swamp, on…

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Gerogery Tennis Club

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 5

[?] A grade team were at home to [?] Blues [?] Saturday, and were defeated [?] E. grade team, who [?] to [?]…

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Yerong Creek Cricket

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 6

Yerong Creek, 128 (M. Smeaton 31, Keen 19, Condon 17, Bunyan, 4/34; McNamara, 4/43), defen[?] Henty, 88 (Bunyan 20, O’Leary 13, McNamara…

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Interesting Swimming To-morrow Night’s Opening Club Carnival

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 5

Provided the weather Is fine, a big crowd is expected at the first “club night” of the Albury Amateur Swimming Club at the Olympic Pool…

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Tax on Racing Reduction Hoped For Albury Club’s View

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 5

The secretary of the Albury Racing Club (Mr, T. Barnett) believes that after the A. J. C. and representatives of N. S. W. Parliament have conferred on…

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The Bowls Carnival Australian Loses in Singles Win for Pairs Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 4

J. Low, the Australian representative in the bowls singles, was beaten to-day by F. Livingstone (N. Z.), 25-12 In the succeeding. round, however. [?]ow…

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Amy Johnson’s Future New Career of Motor Racing But Not Finished with Flying London, Feb. 7

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 3

Mrs. James Mollison (formerly Miss Amy Johnson), who was granted a divorce to-day from her aviator husband, told the “Daily Mail” that she…

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Fine New Track for Athletic Gala Officials Working Keenly Carnival Week Opening

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 5

Preparations for the big athletic carnival to be held In Albury next month are well advanced. A splendid track for the gift and other sprint…

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Jerilderie Golf Club

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Jerilderie Golf Club was held on Tuesday evening last. Present: —Messrs. R. Whittney (ch.), W. T…

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Tennis Wodonga Tournament Last Evenings Results

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

Following are the results of the play in the Wodonga tournament last evening:— Women’s Doubles. A Division: Misses Boyd and Backhaus d. Mrs Saggers…

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Forfeits in Boxing Due Notice Not Given Australians Win Wrestling SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

There were several forfeits In the Empire Games boxing to-day, due to the fact that contests being held to determine third place were conducted…

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Coursing Dog Out for Year Fought in Sprint at Narrandera Last Evening’s Results

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

At the Narrandera Coursing Club’s meeting last evening Young Karney was disqualified for 3 2 months for fighting In the Open Flying Stake…

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Easter Tennis Tournament an Appeal for Support To the Editor

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 3

Sir,—We would like space in your paper to place before the public some facts regarding an open tennis tournament we are holding at…

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Bowls Carnival South African Wins Singles N.Z. Wins the Fours Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

South Africa won the Empire Games singles howls title to-day, H. Harvey going through the five rounds undefeated. F. Livingstone (N.Z.)…

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Coursing at Wodonga Company to Spend £1200 Racing in Six Weeks

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

Wodonga Speed Coursing Club Pty. Ltd., comprising several prominent Wodonga and Albury sportsmen, held its first meeting on…

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