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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1934

5,628 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 250

British Football London, January 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

Following are the results of British football matches played to-day— Association Cup, third round, replay: Northampton Town 1 goal, Southampton…

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On Golf Links Disabled 'Plane Descends SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

An R.A.A.F. Moth aeroplane from Richmond, piloted by a Citizens' Air Force trainee, made a forced landing on the Mosman golf links to-day. He skilfully…

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Boxing at the Stadium Foster and Barry Meet To-night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

Both aggressive fighters, Norm Foster and Buster Barry are expected to supply plenty of exciting fighting when they meet…

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Net Practice For Bowlers CRICKET HINT—(Copyright)

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

NET practice for the bowler is just as important as for the batsman. It is here that he can practise something new, provided always…

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Fishmonger Champion How He Keeps in Training New Boxing Star London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 1

Harry Mizler, aged 19. ex-amateur and Olympic champion, who has won the British lightweight championship, retains his job…

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Tennis Stars In The Making Bromwich at 15 Years Shows Great Promise Review of Country Carnival Problem for Perry and Co. Foundation Day

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 2

As a result of recent developments, Australia's tennis prospects, both for near fixtures, and for a long time ahead, have brightened materially. We have Crawford's bright condition, McGrath's triumphs,…

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Tennis Tourneys

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 8

A draw-for-partner tournament will be conducted on Avonica tennis court, Adamstown, on Friday (Anniversary Day). Play will commence at…

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Golf Maitland Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 9

Owing to the oppressive weather very few golfers played in the third round of the President's point-score competition on Saturday afternoon. Best cards returned for an 18-holes…

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Tennis Championship Play

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 9

Final matches, in some of the championship events conducted by the Newcastle and District Lawn Tennis Association provided exciting play on Saturday…

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Hunter Bowls Blue Pennant Games

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 9

The Hunter River District Bowling Association's Blue Pennant competition was continued on Saturday afternoon. The defeat of Kurri Kurri by East Maitland, at Kurri Kurri, will…

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Few Moves In Bowls Tables

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

Ideal weather prevailed for the A.B.C. pennants on Saturday. The results made little change in the A grade…

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Boxing Newcastle Stadium Foster Outpoints Barry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 11

Norm Foster, 10.2, proved too good for "Buster" Barry, 9.7½, in the principal boxing contest, of 12 rounds, at the Newcastle Stadium on Saturday night. Tommy…

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Wickham St. James' Tennis Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 10

There was a good attendance of members of St. James' Church of England Tennis Club, Wickham, at the annual meeting. It was disclosed in the annual…

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Cessnock Night Tennis Forward's Double Win

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

Tennis with a touch of brilliance was played before Cessnock tennis enthusiasts in the night tournaments at the association courts last night…

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Cricket Match at the 'Terrace

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

Raymond Terrace gained another victory in the B grade competition in the Maitland district, their opponents being Paterson. The latter team, batting…

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Golf Macartney's Team Match at Cockle Creek

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

The international cricketer, C. G. Macartney, led a team of golfers from the Roseville Club against a team from the Waratah Club on the Cockle Creek links…

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Grandstand for 1000 Newcastle Tennis Proposal Association Report

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 7

The record of a year's achievement in all branches of its activities, is contained in the annual report of the…

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Taking The Wide One CRICKET HINT—(Copyright)

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 5

IN this case good footwork is most necessary. Immediately it is noticed that the ball in its flight is wide on the off and inclined to swing…

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Aid. Bower Seeks Re-election Vice-president of Tennis Assn."

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 8

Alderman Alex Bower, at present secretary of the Grahame Park Tennis Club, will seek reflection as vice-president of the Newcastle and…

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Cricket Bonus Deduction of Exchange Players Disappointed Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 7

Candidates, for the Australian cricket team are stated" to be greatly disappointed at the decision reached by the September meeting on the Australian Board of Cricket…

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