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Sport, 1939

2,081 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 105

Football Revival at Tallangatta an Association Formed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

The adjourned meeting at Tallangatta to further consider prospects of reviving football at that town and to ascertain the feeling of district clubs…

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O. and M. Bowls Finals to Be Played To-morrow

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

As the weather seems settled for the present, the Ovens and Murray Bowling Association’s final competitions, scheduled for last Saturday, will be…

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Hay Public School. O pening of New Tennis Court

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

The Hay Public School play grounds presented a very lively scene on Wednesday afternoon, when the first of the two tennis…

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Cricket Rutherglen District Association "B" Grade Final To-morrow

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

Chief interest in local cricketing circles on Saturday will be the commencement of the "B" grade final match between Wahgunyah Town and…

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Easter Tourney May Be Held by Albury Golf Club Annual Meeting Held

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 8

There was an excellent attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Albury Golf Club last night. The president (Mr. G. M. Stedman)…

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Ellsworth Vines Considering Retiring From Big Tennis Interferes with Family Life MELBOURNE--Thursday

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 5

An Australian friend of Ellsworth Vines, the American professional tennis player, received a letter from him stating that…

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Football Echuca League Cummeragunga Admitted As Sixth Team Mr H. B Douglas President

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

The application of the Cummeragunga aboriginal football club for admission to the Echuca Football League was accepted at its annual meeting at Echuca last week. The president (Mr. H. B. Douglas)…

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Cricket Finals To-morrow Jindera and United in B Grade a Grade Semi-finals Will Begin

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 6

The A grade cricket finals, which were postponed last week on account of the death of a player, Royce Kilroy, will be commenced to-morrow. It may be expected after the heavy rain that dead wickets will be the order of the day, and at the show ground at least the batsmen will…

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Tennis Easter Tournament

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 9

Players who have not yet entered for the annual Easter tennis tournament should inspect the sports ground. The prospect of an almost faultless surface…

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Davis Cup Tennis Tie London, March 24

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 10

Great Britain and New Zealand will meet m the second round of the Davis Cup competition at Brighton on May 11, 12 and 13…

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A Unique Compliment Paid to Golf Club Officials

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 4

The office-bearers, of the Albury Golf Club were paid a unique compliment by members at the annual meeting on Thursday night…

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Cricket Holbrook and District Final Round Begins To-day

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 2

In the Holbrook and District Cricket Association the final round for the season will be commenced to-day. Positions of clubs are as follow:…

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Football V.f.l. Should Help Weak Country Clubs President’s Sentiments at Chiltern Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 10

Mr. M. C. Huggins presided at the annual meeting of the C. and D. League held at Chiltern on Thursday evening. Delegates present were Messrs. F…

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Bowls on Albury Green Player and A. McDonald, Pairs Champions

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

All the clubs in the Ovens and Murray Bowling Association, with, the exception of Corowa and Beechworth, were represented in…

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Boxing an Epic Bout Hall Wins on Points Down Three Times For Count of Nine MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 6

Although he was down for three counts of nine, Joe Hallo 9.2. (Australia) recovered so well that lie gained a points decision over the American…

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FOOTBALL O. AND M. SEASON To Begin on May 6 Beechworth and Benalla Rumor

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

Following a discussion at the annual meeting of the Ovens and Murray Football League yesterday, Beechworth and Benalla clubs will be approached…

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Golf Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 1

At a meeting of the Corowa Golf Club Committee recently Me. W. T. Easdown was appointed secretary for the coming season…

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Easter Bowls Tournament

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

The combined Easter tournament being arranged by the Albury and Commercial Club Bowling Clubs is attracting great interest in the metropolitan…

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St. Michael's Tennis

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 3

The final of the ladies’ singles championship of St. Michael's Tennis Club, Which had been held over since October last was played on Sunday afternoon…

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Golf Links Open for Play

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 1

Deniliquin Golf Links will be open for play on Saturday, April 1, when an event for members and associates will be held The official opening will be…

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