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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Sport

Sport, 1942

1,392 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 70

Leading U.s.a. Tennis Men Reprimanded

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 6

NEW YORK, Sun. (A.A.P.)— The United States Lawn Tennis Association has reprimanded three ranked players—…

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Bowls Leader Defeated B.H.P. Down for First Time

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 6

B.H.P., until Saturday undefeated in the Newcastle District Bowling Association's No. 1 pennant competition, was beaten by…

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Carrington Has Lead In C. & S. Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 6

As a result of Saturday's play in the City and Suburban cricket competitions, Carrington, the A grade leader, increased its lead by…

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Suburban and District Allow Football at Connolly Park

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 3

Connolly Park, Carrington, is big enough for use as a Rugby football ground, the Town Clerk (Mr. Wells) has informed Carrington branch of the…

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No Umpires for Cricket After 6 P.m

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 6

District cricket umpires will not be available after 6 o'clock in next Saturday's one-day matches…

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Country Swimming Championships

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 6

To decide the 21 championship events listed for the N.S.W. country swimming titles carnival to be held at Cessnock next…

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"Juniors Run Club" Waratah Rugby League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 6

"It is wrong that a junior organisation should have control over a senior body," said Mr. R. Soreng last night at the annual meeting of the…

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U.s. Censures Tennis Stars

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 6

NEW YORK. Monday (A.A.P.). —The United states Lawn Tennis Association has reprimanded three ranked players—Frank Parker,…

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No Cricket on Holiday Not Enough Players

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 6

The Colts v. The Rest match. arranged by the Newcastle District Cricket Association to be played next Monday, has been cancelled. Not…

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N.j.c. Races Another Ten Event Programme

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 6

By "Valais."—Newcastle Jockey Club's Anniversary Day race programme is likely to extend over 10 races…

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N.J.C. Has Received 170 Entries for Foundation Day Races

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 6

(By "Valais"): Racing, equal to the standard or any mid-week programme in Sydney, can be expected at the Newcastle Jockey…

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New Zealanders Win Many Important Australian Races Great RACEHORSES—By "Cardigan" (No. 9)

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 January 1942 · page 6

How often has the question been asked when a New Zealand horse has won an important race at Flemington or Randwick: "How is it that New Zealand horses win so many of our big races?"…

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Tennis Fixtures for Next

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 6

(By "Forehand") The final of the special mixed doubles has been included in the tennis draw for District Park on Saturday, Semifinal fixtures have also been included in the programme…

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Kefford to Meet Comins in Final District Bowls Title

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 8

Fours led by A. E . Kefford, National Park Club and C. Comins, Hamilton, will meet in the final of the Newcastle District Bowling…

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Surf and Swimming Premier Swimming Club

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 10

The Premier Swimming Club's second race in conjunction with the Peter's Ice Cream trophy was over 100 metres. Results were: First heat: J. Neville [?]…

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Kurri Bowls

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

The following teams wil Irepresent Kurrl Bowling club in the Hunter River District pennant competitions on Saturday: Blue Pennant: v East Maitland…

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Mid-week Bowls

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 8

F. H. Dawson of National Park, sends down a bowl in the mid-week competition…

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GOLF Waratah Club

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 9

Waratah Golf Club will conduct an open par competition for the H. Jefferton trophy at the Cockle Creek links on Saturday…

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Greyhound Racing Newcastle (Saturday)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 10

Newcastle greyhound draw for Saturday afternoon (first race 1.45 p.m.) is: — Maiden Stake (480 yards): Weons Gem. Bright Spangles Golden Cuddle…

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Cricket Fixtures for

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 9

Newcastle District Cricket Association fixtures and umpires for Saturday are; — DISTRICT SECTION First grade: Wallsend v Wickham at…

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