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Sport, 1951

2,002 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 101

Swimming Splashes

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 12

After the hustle and bustle of last week’s olympic carnival Albury interest will revert to the point-score series, the…

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BOXING Hassen to Defend Title

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 12

MELBOURNE; Wed.: Light weight champion Jack Hassen will defend his title against Frank Flannery at Sydney Stadium on…

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Bowls Locals' Success at Berrigan

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

Some half dozen pairs of bowlers participated in the pairs' event at the annual Berrigan tournament on Saturday last, most with…

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Court Sequel to Swimming Party Open Finding Is Returned Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 3

A finding that Miss Valerie May Coleman, 27 of Atchison street, St Leonards, was drowned in the Hawkesbury river on January 13 was returned at a coroner’s inquiry at Windsor today…

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Tennis Sedgman, McGREGOR Beat “Old Firm” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 12

Youthful Victorian pair, Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor, broke the grip of John Bromwich and Adrian Quist on the Australian doubles title at White City courts today…

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[?] 2 Gate at Corop Regatta

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 7

[?]crowd estimated at 2000 £112 admission at Lake [?] at Corop on Monday, [?] Echuca and Deniliquin…

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CORRYONG Tennis Weekend

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 8

For the Australia Day tennis over 300 entries were received. Events not completed will be concluded at the weekend. Following…

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Tennis Notes District Competition

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 4

The following have been selected to represent Corowa Blacks against St. Mary's at Wahgunyah on Saturday" -- Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Oswald,…

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To the Editor Yackandandah Shire and Swimming Pool

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 15

Sir,—With reference to Mr Geoff Wallace's complaint that part of the revenue of the Yackandandah Shire Council is being used to…

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Increased Interest in Challenge Relays at Tuesday Night Swimming Carnivals

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 2

Favoured with good weather and large entries, Deniliquin Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club on Tuesday…

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Cricket Pearson to Lead Country Side Against Englishmen at Euroa

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 4

Anticipations that Corowa's A grade skipper, Bill Pearson night lead the country team against the M.C.C. at Euroa on 20th and 21st…

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Next Saturday’s Albury Races

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 February 1951 · page 20

Excellent nominations have been received for Albury Servicemen’s annual fixture at Albury racecourse next Saturday. Weights will appear in…

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Professional Tennis Four of World’s Best Players Here Tomorrow

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 February 1951 · page 18

Four of the world's greatest tennis players will be seen in action in Albury tomorrow afternoon in a series of tournament matches under the auspices of the Albury and Border Lawn Tennis Association…

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[?] Coursing Corowa Meeting Abandoned

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 5

Corowa Coursing Club‘s fixture [?] for tomorrow evening has been abandoned because of insufficient nominations. The club…

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Football Ground Improvements

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 2

Further improvements to the Rutherglen football ground were discussed at a meeting of the Shire Council. The engineer (Mr…

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Tennis Player Loses £100

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 3

“Dinny” Pails, Australian professional, and “Pancho” Gonzales, members of the touring American professional…

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GOLF Ferrier in 12th Position

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 15

TUCSON (Arizona), Sun.: Jim Ferrier was in 12th position at the end of the third round of the Tucson Open Golf tournament yesterday…

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Gonzales, Pails Outstanding In Professional Tennis

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 14

A crowd of 1000 thoroughly enjoyed the display of first-class tennis at the Albury Lawn Tennis Association’s grass courts yesterday afternoon by the touring professional troupe. Highlight of the afternoon was undoubtedly the singles match between…

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Weekend Tennis Brighton’s Pennant Win Mainly Due To Girls’ Play

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 15

Fact that the girls won every set of the women’s doubles ensured Brighton Juniors’ C grade pennant win over Glenly in the Albury and Border Lawn Tennis Association’s…

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Swimming Jany Sets New 220 Yards Time

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Mon.: French swimming champion, Alex Jany, established a new Victorian record for 220 yards at the Olympic Pool tonight with…

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