Tin Hare Races at Maitland Next Week
Though the transfer of the Maitland mechanical hare licence has not yet been completed, arrangements have been mode for trials and…
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Sport, 1939
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White Retires From Big Cricket Sydney
The International cricketer, E. O. S. Wh te has retired from first class cricket. It was officially announced to-day that he would not be available…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Seedings in Tennis Problems For Title Matches MELBOURNE
After Bromwich and Quist. the position in the seeded eight for the Australian tennis championships at Kooyong from January 18 to 30 may…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →N.Z. Tennis Title Play Wellington (N.z.)
In the New Zealand tennis championships Miss Hardcastle defeated Miss D. Miller, 6-2, 8-6, in the semi-final of the women's singles. Misses I and T. Poole…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Big Problem "Poaching" of Rugby League Players International Leaves Concern Felt in Newcastle
The loss of an international and a State player, who have been "poached" by Sydney clubs, has caused concern among Newcastle Rugby League officials, and…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Pennant Bowls Games Resume Tomorrow Points Are Evenly Distributed Legacy Club Trophy Day
After a spell of three weeks, all pennant bowls competitions will be in full force again tomorrow. The position in every…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cricket Receipts Lower Internationals Did Not Play SYDNEY
The absence of international cricketers from the New South Wales Sheffield Shield team affected the gate takings for the match against Queensland, which…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Nuffield Back in Work Prepares For Races In Autumn MELBOURNE
Dual Derby winner, Nuffield, has begun his preparation for the autumn racing. He returned to the track at Epsom yesterday, and with F…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Dog Racing Owners and Dogs Seven Disqualifications Sequel to Two Meetings Sydney
The first big development following the clash of greyhound racing meetings at Wollongong and Harold Park on Saturday night is the action of the Wollongong…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Strong Contenders for Country Tennis Titles Newcastle Teams Well Balanced Cessnock Is Not Without Chance
The No. 1 teams selected by the Newcastle Association to compete at the Country Week Carnival commencing in…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →English Critics Lament Drawn Cricket Tests Hammond's Action Criticised Should Take Risks, Says Cardus LONDON
English cricket writers continue to lament the drawn Test matches in South Africa, and criticise both Hammond's…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wallsend Athletic Club
Wallsend Amateur Athletic Club will resume its points-score competitions on the Crystal Palace football ground. Wallsend, to-morrow afternoon. A former…
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Club handicaps at Ocean Baths…
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Newcastle Bowling Association's pennant competitions. Club competitions and social fixtures…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Golf
Waratah Club: Four ball, par competition, at Cockle Creek. Steel Works Club: Par competition. Shortland…
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Newcastle District Association's championship matches…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Swimming Tour Nakama Wants Companion SYDNEY
The Hawaiian swimmer, Kiyoshi Nakama, does not want to travel throughout Australia alone. He is anxious to show his best form while on the tour, and…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Schoolboy Tennis Players From Queensland
Five Queensland State schoolboy tennis players waving farewell from the deck of the Duntroon as they left for a three weeks' tour of New South Wales. From left: J. Sutton, H. Agnew, C. Tickle, R. Blacker and K. Austin, Tickle, who is the Queensland State schoolboy champion, originally came from Sydney. He will not return to Queensland…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →The Distance, a Misused Racing Term
Some ancient sporting expressions have passed out of currency, because they do not fit with modern conditions…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Bowls Carnivals to Clash Next Year Sydney
Victoria has announced that the next Australian championship carnival will begin on Boxing Day, 1939. This will clash with New Zealand's Centenary carnival. When the last Australian carnival…
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