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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1941

2,235 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 112

Maitland and District Swimming Classes for Children

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 9

The Secretary of the Maitland Amateur Swimming Club (Mr. K. Varley) said yesterday that any child wishing to learn to swim should communicate with him…

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Suburban and District Regatta Club's Gesture Praised Boolaroo President Explains

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 9

Profits from the Anniversary Day regatta at Speers Point, organised by Speers Point Regatta Club, would go to the fund of the Boolaroo Farewell and Reception…

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Interstate Cricket O'reilly on the Spot Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 6

The Interstate cricket match between New South Wales and Victoria began at the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day…

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Caesar Wins Challenge Stakes at Randwick Beau Port and Astrid in Two-year-old Races Third Success For Newcastle SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 25 January 1941 · page 6

Caesar, winner of the Carrington Stakes at his last start, came with a lone run to win the A.J.C. Challenge Slakes at Randwick this afternoon. Caesar, second in the race last year, beat Flying Knight by a head, with Yuletide a close third, just…

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Many Upsets At Belmont Regatta

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 5

The south-westerly gale played havoc with skiffs taking part in the Belmont Skiff Club's Anniversary regatta yesterday. This picture was typical of many upsets. Barnes moves up to take an easy catch to dismiss Harvey off…

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District Bowls Title

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 5

There were few surprises in the qualifying round of the district singles championship on Saturday…

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Record Entry for Bowls Title

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 5

The first three rounds of Newcastle District Bowling Association's singles championships will be played to-day. There were 149 entries for the title. This was a record…

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Cricket at Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 6

Bowman Pork secured an outright win over Muswellbrook and Victoria Park a first innings win against Muscle Creek in the competition matches…

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Increased Racing Attendances Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 6

Racecourse attendances continue to reach high levels, and the crowd at Randwick this afternoon was of such proportions that racebooks were sold…

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Dog Racing Protests Not Discussed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Secretary of the Greyhound Racing Control Council (Mr. L. G. Arthur) said to-night that the protests by the Maitland, Gosford and Dapto clubs…

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Hard Tussle in Tennis Title

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 5

Mrs. Walton and Miss McGill defeated Mrs. Riley and Miss Kennedy, 7-5, 2-6, 8-6, in the women's A grade tennis championships on Saturday. The first set, won by…

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Cricket Fixtures at Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 6

One A grade game in the Hunter River District pennant competition will be played next Saturday between West Maitland and Lorn Pork, at Lorn…

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Records at Athletic Championships

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 6

A record was broken and two others equalled at the Northern District Amateur Athletic Association's championships at Newcastle Sports Grounds on Saturday…

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Bowls Tournament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 6

A progressive tours tournament Conducted by the East Maitland Bowling Club yesterday was won by a rink comprising R. Garland, W. Stewart. K. Guy (East Maitland), and F…

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Belmont 16 Ft. Sailing Club's Third Regatta

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 8

The third annual Anniversary Regatta was continued yesterday at Belmont. when the races for the Gunyah handicap. Weerona scratch race, and…

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Champion Bowls Fours First Round

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 8

The Newcastle District Bowling Association played the first round of the fours championship at the B.H.P. Club's green to-day…

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Close Matches in Bowls Title Play

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 7

There were many single point victories in the three rounds of the Newcastle District Bowling Association's singles championship yesterday. The day's play…

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Increased Attendance at Randwick Races

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 7

SYDNEY, Monday.—The attendance at Randwick races to-day was so large that race-books were sold out before the first race. To-day's attendance was estimated…

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Tennis Stars to Play in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 8

The Newcastle District Tennis Association will hold an exhibition tennis match on February 20 at District Park In aid of the Newcastle and District…

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Red Thespian Has Had 108 Races

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 7

Red Thespian, who finished third yesterday in the Kurnell Handicap at Randwick, has raced on 108 occasions. THE unlucky chestnut's next race will be In the Armidale Cup on…

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