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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1940

1,970 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 99

Tennis. Quist Enters Final Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 8

With a straight sets victory over McGrath, Quist advanced to the final of the Australian singles championship at White City…

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An Appeal to Cricket Leaders

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 7

"Boundary Line" writes: It is much to be regretted that players in all teams in the Mid Richmond competition have lapsed into a state of "don't…

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CRICKET Lower Richmond Team BALLINA

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 8

The following team has been selected to represent Lower Richmond against Clunes in the lnterdistrict fixture at Ballina on Monday: A. McConnell (capt.), R. Fenwick,…

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Cricket. Interdistrict Fixtures Second Round Draw

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 11

The second round of the first and [?]cond grade interdistrict fixtures will be played on Monday, January 29. The draw is as follows:—…

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National Tennis in Heat Quist Beats McGRATH

Tweed Daily · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday:—The Australian lawn tennis championship tournament was continued to-day with the temperature above the…

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Cricket Wanderers Should Have Eighth Win Good Position In Match With Wiangaree Preview of Fixtures for To-morrow

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 8

Requiring only another 36 runs with six wickets in hand to pass their opponents fatal of 139, unbeaten leaders, Wanderers, appear almost certain to register another win over Wiangaree when the eighth matches of Kyogle Association's A grade competition are…

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Review of Tweed Heads Coursing Fields

Tweed Daily · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 2

Three heats and the final of a £30 handicap will be included in the 10 races to ,be conducted to-night by the Tweed Heads…

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BOXING. Richards-Henneberry Bout SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 12

The fight between Ron Richards and Fred Kenneberry for the middle-weight championship of the British Empire will take place at Sydney on…

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Mech. Coursing Master Tullera at Lismore To-night

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 8

Master Tullera, who beat Lulham and Kavo Malea in a similar race last week should make a bold showing again to-night in the…

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Bowls. Twin Towns Play President's Fours on

Tweed Daily · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 2

The Tweed Heads bowling green will be open for social play this afternoon and to-morrow afternoon. The green will be in use all day on…

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Racing at Randwick Discussion On Challenge Form

Tweed Daily · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 2

Three runners for a hurdle race at Randwick is a poor response for the liberal prize-money that the Australian…

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Lismore J. C. Races To-day

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 8

The fields are reasonably good for the first day of the Lismore Jockey Club's Anniversary meeting, which will be held this…

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Cricket Joint Leaders Meet To-day

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 8

With Northern Star and Alstonville, joint leaders in the club championship, meeting this afternoon, more than usual interest…

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Casino Races on February 3 CASINO

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 8

Entries for the Casino Turf Club's meeting on Saturday, February 3, close at 11 a.m. next Tuesday. The programme comprises a maiden handicap, three division…

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Brisbane Races Bahwing and Warwick at Ascot

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1940 · page 8

Good fields will contest all but two races at the first day of the Q.T.C's. anniversary meeting at Ascot this afternoon. Bahwing…

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Bowls. Murwillumbah Club

Tweed Daily · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 5

Social games layed on the Murwillumbah Bowling Club's green on Saturday resulted: T. Proudfoot, Kay, Fisher. Hynes 22 v…

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BOWLS Lismore Matches

Northern Star · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 3

Games played on the Lismore green resulted:—Championship singles: Blair 32 defeated Wicks 20; semi-final: J…

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Mech. Coursing Maiden Performer's Speed

Northern Star · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 3

Bon Flyer, a maiden performer, by the former Northern Rivers' champion, Bonall, gave one of the most impressive performances…

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BOXING. Unable to Continue BRISBANE

Northern Star · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 8

Allan Holmes (8.8) was unable to continue at the end of the eighth round of his fight with Jack Baxter (8.9). He was affected by the heat,…

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BOXING Richards May Retire BRISBANE

Northern Star · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 10

Ron Richards the Australian triple champion, may leave the glove game after his contest with Fred Henneberry in March. Before meeting Sabatino…

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