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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1939

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Singleton Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

The draw for the Singleton and District Cricket Association's competition on Saturday is:— A grade: St. Patrick's v Bulga…

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Champions in Title Tennis

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

Fallen star! Miss May Hardcastle, of Queensland, hits the turf after making a shot in the final of women's doubles championship at Kooyong With Mrs. Westcott she was beaten 7—5, 6—4, by Misses N. Wynne and T. Coyne. John Bromwich. who defeated Adrian Quist in the Australian singles…

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Championship Tennis Draw for

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

Several finals and semi-finals are included in the Newcastle Tennis Association's day championship draw, to be played at District Park on Saturday. The draw is:—…

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Swimming Jubilee Union Approves for 1942 MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 12

The Australian Swimming Union, at its annual conference to-day approved the proposal of a New South Wales delegate that a swimming jubilee should be held…

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Muswellbrook Cricket MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

The draw for the second round games of the district cricket competition, to be commenced on Saturday, is:— A Grade: Muswellbrook v Denman…

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Golf L.g.u. Summer Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 13

The open summer meeting of the Ladies Golf Union will be held at Moss Vale and Bowral from February 21 to 24. Any associate of the Newcastle Golf Club…

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British Football London, January 30

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 12

In a fourth-round replay in the Association Cup competition, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United drew 1 all, after extra time had been played…

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First Credit Balance for Years Tennis Officials Elected

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

Delegates to the annual meeting of the Newcastle Tennis Association last night were in high spirits—the…

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Tennis New Grandstand District Park Proposal "Successful Year" Annual Meeting Adjourned

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 13

A proposal that a grandstand be built at District Park courts at a cost of about £2000 was made to the annual meeting of the Newcastle and District Lawn Tennis…

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Lowe and Fogo Make Strong Bid for Title Fourth Round Win In Bowls Pairs

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

Play in the fourth round of the day section of the pairs championship yesterday was generally of a high standard…

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First for Years N.J.C. Shows Profit for 1938 Improvement in Racing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 12

For the first time for a number of years, Newcastle Jockey Club has shown a profit on the year's transactions. The profit is £65/2/2. This is disclosed in…

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Four Games to Complete District Cricket Wickham Is Safe for Title Keen Fight for Second Place

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 10

The tenth series of District grade cricket fixtures will commence on Saturday, after which there will be a further…

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

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 3

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 very pleased when…

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Merewether Golf Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 17

Merewether Golf Club will conduct stroke competitions for A and B grades on Saturday in conjunction with the fourth round of the Summer Cup and…

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Merewether Golf Club Fixtures

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 15

Merewether Golf Club will hold a stroke competition in A and B grades on Saturday in conjunction with the fourth round of the Summer Cup and…

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Speedway Racing Has Improved

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 16

Spectators at Speedway meetings nowadays enjoy the thrills and spills without the detraction of Interest caused by delays which were frequent…

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Speedway Racing Best Pairs Championship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 16

Greater Newcastle Speedways have arranged a long and attractive programme for Saturday night's carnival at the Showground. The feature will be the…

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Cessnock Standard Was High Rugby League Season Reviewed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 11

Although the Cessnock Rugby League Club failed last season to capture any of the major trophies, it reached the semifinals. Several players suffered injuries…

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Boxing Good Match Cohen to Meet Clarke Saturday's Stadium Bout

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 16

Harry Cohen, the popular Sydney boxer, will appear at Newcastle Stadium again on Saturday night. He will meet the well-performed West Australian,…

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Same Handicaps Motor Yacht Racing at Toronto on

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 16

Handicaps allocated for last Saturday's events arranged by the Newcastle branch of the Royal Motor Yacht Club will apply to Saturday's racing. Because of…

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