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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1951

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(Advertisement.) Northern District Cricket Club

Northern Star · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 12

The undermentioned players have been selected to represent the above Club against Alstonville C.C. on SATURDAY, 27th JAN., and…

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Greyhound Racing 10 Races For Lismore

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 10

Good nominations have been received for Lismore Jockey Club's 10-event programme at Coleman's Point to-morrow night…

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Kyogle Rugby League

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 5

Annual General Meeting of the above League will be held in the Supper Rooms of the Memorial Institute on SUNDAY, 11th February,…

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Auxiliary Plant to Rescue of Swimming Club

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 4

An auxiliary lighting plant will allow Lismore Amateur Swimming Club to conduct a points score carnival at the baths tonight…

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New System for Rugby Country Week

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 8

Richmond League president, Dr. Hatfield, said yesterday that Country Rugby League this season intended to bring in a new system…

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Tennis C'ships On

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—The quarter finals of the Australian jubilee tennis championship, which have been three times postponed, will be…

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Victoria Cires Dull Cricket Display 147 Scored in 219 MINUTES

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Sheffield Shield competition leaders, Victoria, gave a dull display of batting against N.S.W. at the Sydney Cricket Ground today. At the end of the day's play,…

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Bowls Only Sport at Ballina

Northern Star · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 5

BALLINA, Sunday.—Owing to the weather conditions, all sport, except bowls, was abandoned at Ballina…

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Greyhound Racing Meeting Postponed to

Northern Star · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 6

Lismore Jockey Club will conduct a greyhound race meeting at Coleman's Point on Wednesday night if weather conditions are…

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Cricket Scores

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 5

Secretaries of home teams are asked to deliver score books to the "Examiner" office or 'phone results as soon as possible after the…

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Absentees in Cup Tennis Comps

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Several rubbers of the Linton and Wilson Cups could not beplayed today because some competitors were…

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U.S. Tennis Star Criticises Crowd

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—Visiting American tennis player Art Larsen figured in an incident during the Australian tennis championships at…

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Surprise Wins in Jubilee Tennis SAVITT-McGREGOR FINAL

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 8

SYDNEY, Monday.—Two surprises occurred in the semi-finals of the Australian Jubilee championships at White City today, when American Dick Savitt beat Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor beat the American…

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The Northern Star Sport Section McGregor Outc lassed In Tennis C'ships Savit Wins Final

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 10

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—American Dick Savitt outclassed Australian Davis Cup star, Ken McGregor, to win the Australian singles championship at White City today. Savitt won 6/3, 2/6, 6/3, 6/1…

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Sedgman, McGregor Take Aust. Tennis Doubles Title

Northern Star · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 8

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The youthful Victorian pair, Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor, broke the grip of John Bromwich and Adrian Quist on the Australian doubles title at the White City court today…

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The Northern Star Sport Section Remote Hopes for Saturday Cricket Decisions Soon on Other Sports

Northern Star · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 8

Lismore club cricket competition may again have to be suspended next Saturday. Sole chance for play depends on hot sun and a drying wind from…

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Greyhound Racing Eight Races For Casino

Northern Star · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 8

Although Casino Tattersall's Jockey Club twice postponed its entry closing time good nominations were received for an eight event programme, which…

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Play Possible in Lismore Cricket Today

Northern Star · Saturday 3 February 1951 · page 10

Despite heavy flooding, of ovals early this week, there will be play in Lismore District Cricket Association's club competition today. The association executive decided…

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Greyhound Racing Zealmore Is Casino Top Race Fancy

Northern Star · Saturday 3 February 1951 · page 10

Fast beginner Zealmore is fancied in the President Stakes (440 yds.) at Carrington Park, Casino,…

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F.n.c. Amateur Boxing Titles

Northern Star · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 9

Nominations for the second elimination trials for the Far North Coast amateur boxing championships close on March 2…

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