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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1937

4,832 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 242

Star Rugby Union Player Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 2

There are rumors that Aub Hodgson, the crack Rugby Union forward, intended playing League football during the coming season and that he…

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South African Motor Racing

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 3

Suth Africa—with its annual International Grand Prix car race and other big motor contests looming ahead—is evidently out to create a…

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Boxing and Wrestling Bouts in Melbourne MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 6

Don Melville, 9.3, of Sydney, defeated Norman Woodcroft, 9.2. of Melbourne, on a technical knock out in the sixth round in the main 10-round boxing contest at…

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Speed Coursing Question of Legality in S.A. ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 9

An eminent King's Counsel states that speed coursing is perfectly legitimate, so it is still likely that Adelaide will have dogs in opposition to the trots which…

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Sir Harry Lauder At Merewether Golf Links

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 4

Although he confesses to having been an enthusiastic golfer earlier in his life, Sir Harry Lauder, the famous Scottish comedian, did not go beyond making a few…

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Better Days Ahead Country Racing Improves Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 2

Country racing is going ahead, according to several trainers who returned to Sydney during the week-end…

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Largest Hall for Tennis Sweden's "Davis Cup" Final Stockholm

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 8

At Alvik, on the border of Stockholm, the world's biggest tennis hall is nearing completion. It is expected to be ready for the first final early…

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Dog Racing Dispute Future of Sport in Jeopardy Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 2

The future of dog racing in New South Wales is in jeopardy. So strained are the relations between the New South…

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Cricket First Day's Play Newcastle v. England Secretary's Opinion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 9

In a short report of the Newcastle and Northern Districts team v. England match presented at a meeting of the Newcastle District Cricket Association last night,…

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Bradman's Total Second Highest Scorer in Test Cricket MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 5

Don Bradman's 56 not out in the Test match in Melbourne to-day brought his aggregate to 2784 runs for Test matches against England. He has made the runs…

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For the Motorist Racing Thrills Classic Event in South Australia Severe Test of Skill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 10

What was, without doubt, Australia's most classic motor racing event, was conducted at Victor Harbour on December 26 and 29 by the South Australian Centenary Celebrations Committee It was estimated that there were 40,000 spectators…

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Swimming and Surfing

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 2

Stoney Creek Swimming Club will hold its annual carnival on Saturday, when the principal event will be the 50 metres northern district championship…

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Greyhound Racing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 9

Arrangements are being made to revive greyhound racing at Cessnock on January 23. Mr. W. Hannell will be retained as judge, and the other officials will…

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Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 6

"Oh, a magnificent drive straight off his toes. It has crashed to the fence." Times without number the announcers on the wireless talked…

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Speed Coursing Test Betting Legality ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 8

It was decided, at a meeting of applicants for shares in the proposed speed coursing club, to complete arrangements for the first meeting to be held in…

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Rugby League Star to Marry Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 2

Cliff Pearce, Western Suburbs Rugby League international centre three-quarter is to be married to Miss Jean ODonnell. on January 16…

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Baths and Beaches Carnival Plans Swimming Association Meets

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 11

At a meeting of the Northern District Swimming Association, held last night at the Ocean Baths, it was decided to charge 1/ admission to all sections of the baths…

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Three Meetings in a Week Muswellbrook Coursing Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 2

Three successful race meetings were held by the Muswellbrook Coursing Club last week. All were well attended, and nominations were large…

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Not Trainer Jamieson Racing Circular Issued Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 2

Circulars offering special selections, particularly for Ascot to-day, have been broadcast under the name of Jamieson's Racing Enterprises. The…

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Play and Players C. and S. Cricket Prospects

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 2

Competition games will be returned on Saturday. In A grade Stewarts and Lloyds will meet Reid Park on Sports Ground No…

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