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Sport, 1941

1,208 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 61

Bowls Championship Play Jewell and Kelly Win Their Rounds

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

A grade championship play was continued at Armidale bowling green on Saturday. E. W. Jewell defeated A. Andrews…

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New England Cricket Colts, College I, Uralla in Winning Positions

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

Three matches in New England Cricket Association's A grade competition were commenced on Saturday…

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CRICKET Stubbron Defence Opening Batsman Plays an Hour Without Scoring Keen Play Between Two North Teams Arrangements for Town to Way Little Plain

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 6

Playing for the North Bluet against the Greens on Saturday Skipper Eric Delbridge decided to fill a vacancy in the team at an opening batsman. He went to the crease with the object of tailing the shine…

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Swimming. Competitions at the Week-end New Swimmers Do Well

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

With the advantage of ideal weather conditions swimmers assembled in strong force at the Beardy pool on Sunday…

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Bowls New Green Promises Well The Week's Play Some Interesting Games

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

Put all your soul into every bowl, And what you've got of brains; And concentrate, or as sure as fate, It's little you'll get for your pains…

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Tennis Mixed Doubles 85 Pairs Compete Association Fixture Successful

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

The mixed doubles tournament conducted by the Glen Innes and District Tennes Association at the week-end was one of the most…

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Golf Town Club the Opening Day Course in Fine Order Deputy Mayor Performs Ceremony

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 7

"I have always noticed that people who play golf on Sunday seem to go to work in a good humor on Monday morning." said…

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Week-fnd Sport in Town and Country Golf Season Opening Many Good Scores Great Win for O'Rourke and Miss Hunt Cullen-ward Wins Col. White's Trophy

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

In the presence of 120 players and non-players. His Worship the Mayor (Ald. W. J. Watson) officially declared the 1941-12 season…

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Football

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 6

Mr. G. Woodward, secretary of Group 5 Referees' Association, has received a circular from headquarters stating that it has not gone out of existence,…

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Uralla Golf Club

The Uralla Times · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 4

Mr G. R. Mallam (President), Mr and Mrs Rea, Mr and Mrs Dun, Mr and Mrs Starr, Mr and Mrs Balfour, Miss Wallace, Dr. Armstrong, Messrs…

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Challenge Bowls Veterans v. Youth

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

At Armidale bowling green, on Sunday, the challenge matches veterans v. youth members will be played. All games are 25 ends…

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GOLF Official Opening on

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 8

On Saturday afternoon the members will play an 18-hole par handicap commencing at 1.30 p m. The starter for the afternoon will…

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Members' Golf Card of 77 Wins Stroke

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

The stroke handicap conducted by Armidale Golf Club on Wednesday was won by J. Cahill. His card was 81[?] The runner-up was W…

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URALLA Annual Meeting of Golf Club Successful Year Reviewed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 3

Reporting to the annual meeting of Uralla Golf Club, the secretary (Mr. A. Starr) said that, despite the changed conditions, last season had been…

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Boxing Sabatino Loses to Westbury on T.K.O. In Helpless Position When Referee Stops Fight SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

Allan Westbury (10.7½) defeated Atilio Sabatino (10.13) on a technical knock-out in the sixth round at Leichhardt Stadium last night…

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Cricket Win For North Guyra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 4

North Guyra defeated Elderberry by 18 runs on the first innings at North Guyra ground. North Guyra J. Wells, e Lockyer,…

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Members' Golf Card of 23 Points Wins Stableford

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 4

A Stableford par handicap played by members of Armidale Golf Club on Saturday was won by G. P. Cronin, with a card of 23 points…

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CRICKET Little Plain Winners of "A" Grade Premiership Fifth Season in Succession Centuries on Saturday to W. Lowrey and J. Finney

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 3

For the fifth year in succession the "A" Grade cricket competition has been won by Little Plain. Saturday marked the conclusion of the competition for this season, but for some weeks now the Little Plain team…

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Tennis. Easter Tournament Preparations Well Forward

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 6

Arrangements are well in hand for the running of the annual Easter tennis tournament in April., At the present time…

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Bowls Consistency Singles Matches Played New Green Progresses

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 2

While games we've won and feats we've seen. Remembrance will recall; The friendships made upon the…

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