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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1940

2,965 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 149

May Be Surprise for Champion World's Boxing Title Bout at New York Godoy Is Roughest of All

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 12

The heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Joe Louis, will defend his title again to-night (Newcastle time, to-morrow American time) at Madison…

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"Too Good for Boys" Move to Debar O'Brien School Vacation Cricket

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 8

Should C. O'Brien, of Waratah-Mayfield Club, who has scored a double century and two centuries in successive innings in first grade cricket, be allowed to play in…

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Cricket for War Funds Shield Team May Meet Rest of Australia SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 11

The New South Wales team, which won the Sheffield Shield will meet a team to be known as The Rest, in a match to be played on Sydney Cricket…

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Open-air Boxing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 11

"Tiger" Morgan, 9.7, of Kurri Kurri, defeated Jackie Judge, 9.0, of East Maitland, on points over six rounds in a boxing contest at East Maitland open-air…

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Local Swimming Stars to Oppose Kendall and Ryan

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 10

It is probable that four local swimming champions will compete against Kendall, Ryan and Valentin at the Ocean Baths to-morrow night. BRUCE BROWNJOHN, Jack Flana…

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Ipswich Races Postponed Brisbane

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 10

Became of the state of the track following heavy rain, the Ipswich Amateur Turf Club's, meeting, which was to have been held to-day, has been postponed until Monday…

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Singleton Cricket Fixtures SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 10

The following games in the Singleton and District Association Cricket competition, will be concluded next Saturday…

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Loss on Year Newcastle Jockey Club Smaller Surplus From Coursing

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 14

The annual report of the committee of Newcastle Jockey Club, made available yesterday, states that the net loss on horse racing in the 12 months ended…

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Not Concerned Cricket Officials and Softball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 10

Officials of the Newcastle District Cricket Association are not seriously concerned about the introduction of softball, a game like baseball but played with a…

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"Cannot Dictate to Us" Newcastle Rugby League Attacked Cessnock Alderman Critical

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 11

Newcastle Rugby League's inquiry of Cessnock Municipal Council about the terms and conditions of the letting of the Sports Ground for next season was…

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Leading Tennis Players to Visit Dungog Dungog

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 14

L. Schwartz, A. Huxley, W. Edwards, and J. Crawford, it is expected, will visit Dungog about Easter to play exhibition games. Schwartz visited Dungog at…

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Fogo's Rink Wins Fours Title to Wallsend Bowls Final Close Game

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 15

W. Smith, O. Lowe, D. Lowe, and W. Fogo, of Wallsend Club, won the Newcastle District Bowling Association's championship by defeating A. Woolmer,…

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A Grade Men's Singles Final Tennis Draw For

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 10

The men's A grade singles championship will be decided at District Park court on Saturday, when F. Forward (holder) meets…

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C. AND S. CRICKET Leaders Meet On

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 10

The City and Suburban A grade match between Central and Stewarts and Lloyds, beginning at No. 2 Sports Ground on…

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Football Codes to Confer Use Of Cessnock Sports Ground

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 10

A conference is to be held at Cessnock next week to arrange a basis for the snaring of the Cessnock Sports Ground by the Rugby League and the Soccer Association…

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May Be Record Winter Tennis Entrants Draw for Next

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 15

The winter teams' competition this season promises to be one of the most successful held by the Newcastle and District Lawn Tennis Association…

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Pennant Bowls on Saturday Draw for Dec. 9 to Be Played Fixtures for All Grades

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 9

The pennant bowls competitions will be resumed on Saturday, when games originally set down for December 9 will be…

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District Cricket Will Have Effect on Points Table Wickham Plays Waratah

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 10

The result of the match between Wickham and Waratah-Mayfield in the 11th series of district cricket fixtures commencing…

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Rummage Has Bright Prospects at Victoria Park Engaged in Two Races; Should Win Either SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 14

Rummage, who is engaged in two races at Victoria Park on Wednesday, should win whatever race is selected for her. E. McMenamin, who will be the rider, rode her when she finished fourth in the Philip Handicap at Randwick on January 29…

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Champions May Meet Here Special Race for Dunn and Ryan Athletics in Aid of War Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 15

It is hoped that the first meeting this season of B. L. Ryan and B. Dunn, the outstanding sprinters in Australia, will be at the athletic meeting to be held…

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