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Sport, 1939

2,081 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 105

Coursing Cuff Junior’s Speed Outpaces Smart Field Krueger Toes Takes Sprint Six Favorites Win at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 4

Unwinding a dazzling burst of speed, the brilliant Cliff Junior “stole” the hare from his rivals in the Albury Stake, fourth division,…

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Brilliant Debut In Shield Cricket Barry Scott, 7/33 N.S.W. Routed; All Out for 120 SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 6

Making his debut in Sheffield Shield cricket, Barry Scott, the University fast bowler, routed N.S.W. on a perfect wicket at the…

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Tennis Mitta Valley

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 6

Mitta Blues and Eskdale S met at Mitts court. The home team won by 18 games. Scores: Men’s doubles: A. Barker and C. Hodgkin d G. La…

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Juvenile Boxing School at Chiltern

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 4

Well-known in Chiltern for his phil[?]nthropy, Mr. D. Wills, of Baker street, has commenced a boxing school for lads. Tuition is free and the…

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Cricket District Competitions

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 3

Under warm, but pleasant weather conditions, the Deniliquin district cricket competitions were continued at the week-end…

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Holiday Bowls on the Albury Green

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 6

Five rinks were occupied on the Albury bowling green in afternoon tea games yesterday. Dunlop and Grose had a fine contest. Grose led early…

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England Successful in Speed Racing

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 4

Avenging its defeat of last week, England defeated Australia by 31 points to 21 in the third speedway test at the Sydney sports ground…

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Coursing Mary Fontenoy Wins Hurdle and Stake at Wagga Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 7

Wagga Coursing Club held a meeting last evening. Results.— Maiden Stake: Lady Shane 1, Jerry’s Choice 2, Just So 3. Betting: Evens…

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Cricket. Victoria v. New South Wales

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 3

Low scoring has characterised the second match between these States this season, which was begun at Sydney on Saturday The home team…

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Davis Cup Tennis Quist and Bromwich Win Australian Doubles

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 4

At the Kooyong courts on Saturday the Davis Cup pair, Adrian Quist and John Bromwich,won the Australian doubles championship in straight…

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Cricket Rutherglen District Association Results of Saturday's Matches

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 4

Saturday's fixtures saw the above competition draw a step nearer the end of the home and home matches, and with the finals in sight,…

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Feeble Batting in Shield Match Victorians on Top Scott Bowls Well Again Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 5

Victoria consolidated its position in the Sheffield Shield match, against N.S.W. to-day, and requires only 79 runs to earn full…

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Captain of Rutherglen football Team Married Uncle of Bride Assists at Ceremony

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

The marriage was celebrated at St. Stephens Church of England, Rutherglen, on January 21, by Rev. E. Hankinson, uncle of the bride,…

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Were Relieved When End Came Poor Display of Tennis In Singles Championship Bromwich Wins Title Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 5

The standard of play in the final of the singles championship was sorely disappointing. Certainly the hot muggy weather…

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Wangaratta Athletic Carnival in Pictures

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 8

Top: Champion cyclists took part in some sterling finishes at the Wangaratta athletic carnival yesterday. From left to right, “Billy” Moritz, all-round champion of Australia, who won the five-mile Australian championship for the second time in succession;…

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Wangaratta Gift Goes to City Runner G. A. Lawson’s Narrow Victory 12,000 at Athletic Carnival Big Wheel Race to Berrigan Rider

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 8

Amid great applause, G. A. Lawson, of Richmond (Melbourne), won the final of the rich Wangaratta Gift last evening in record time. A crowd estimated at 12,000 saw the programme. Lawson gained victory by only a foot from D. J. Lyons and H. J…

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She Did Not Like a Fat Husband Wanted Him to Regain His Athletic Figure

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 6

Like many a former athlete, this man began to put on weight as soon as he was forced to give up his usual exercise, and his wife was not…

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Bowls

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 3

The thid round of the rinks tournament was played on Tuesday evening of last week, under cool conditions. Results were as follow:…

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Pastoral Hotel Swimming Cup

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

The race for the Pastoral Hotel Challenge Cup will be staged at the Albury baths again to-morrow night during the points score carnival of the…

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Jerilderie Races

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 3

The Jerilderie Jockey Club held a successful meeting on Wednesday last, when fair fields were the order with some interesting racing…

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