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Sport, 1937

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Bowls

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 2

On Saturday last a sweepstakes Was conducted at the Narandera bowling greens. Seven pairs participated, and the competition was won by W…

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Cricket

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 2

A match between teams representing the R.A.O.B. and Messrs. Richards' and Co.'s store was arranged for Sunday next, but owing to the later…

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Burlesque Tennis by Weight with Mandolin

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 6

A burlesque tennis match between Mr. R. A. Hill, shire engineer of Wedderburn, and the licensee of the Wedderburn Hotel, (Mr. W. N. Lawson)…

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At Wagga To-nights Meeting Nine Races Provided

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 2

The first night of the Wagga Greyhound Racing Club's new year meeting will be held at the cricket ground to-night when a programme of nine…

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Boxing Barney Ross' Manager Suspended Boxer Should Meet Garcia New York

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 6

Sam Pian, manager for Barney Ross, was suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission for failure to sign Ross up to defend his…

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Greyhound Racing the Fight for Control New Body's Strong Position

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 January 1937 · page 2

To-day, January 1, 1937, has a special significance to owners and trainers of greyhound dogs racing at speed coursing meetings in New South Wales, as…

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Bowls Competitions

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 16

Members of Bolton Park Club held a progressive rinks tournament yesterday. Ibbotson's rink won all seven matches defeating rinks led by…

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Bowls Rinks Tournament at Bolton Park

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 3

A very enjoyable day was spent yesterday at Bolton Park, where members of the Bolton Park Bowling Club conducted a progressive rinks tournament…

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Queensland Racing Improved Attendances Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 8

In the opinion of Mr. P. J. O'Shea, chairman of the Q.T.C., the passing of Queensland's new Racing Act has had a wonderful effect on racing generally…

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Wagga Golf Club Water Scheme for Fairways

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 12

The growing popularity of golf in the Riverina is compelling the clubs to improve the playing facilities for members, and to endeavour to…

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Easter Golf Tournament at Wagga Country Club

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 12

The Wagga Country Golf Club has decided to open its season earlier and combining the opening with an open tournament on the Easter holiday…

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Golf in Riverina Course Improvements Early Start Expected

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 12

Golf in the Riverina is essentially a winter game, but in recent years the season has extended from early autumn to well into the Spring. The…

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U.S.A. Tennis Rankings New York

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 2

The newspapers give the national tennis rankings as follows:-- Singles! Budge, Parker, Grant, Riggs, Mangin…

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Greyhound Racing Henty Boy—little Queen at Wagga Hurdles to Waisey Font and Tim's Pick

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1937 · page 3

A big crowd saw the opening night's racing of the Wagga Greyhonna Racing Club's Ground last night. There…

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Loss to Wagga Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 3

N. Taylor, who has been a very successful opening bowler for the Wagga representative team, has notified the Wagga selectors that he will not be…

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Golf Rules Limit to Number of Clubs Used London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 1

The rules committee of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, St. Andrews, announces that it will recommend to the annual meeting of the club to beheld…

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Player Blinded Strange Accident on Foot-ball Field London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 1

Alex. Finney, Bolton Wanderers' left back, has been the victim of one the strangest accidents which ever occurred on a soccer field. Playing…

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Sensational Cricket in Third Test Match in :•• I Australia on Top Both Sides Declare Darlings Brilliant Trio Sievers' Success on Sticky Wicket MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 3

Hurried in after Bradman had very tactfully closed Australia's first innings at nine wickets for 200, England struggled for runs on a sticky wicket when the third Test match was resumed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground…

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Gundagai Coursing Club

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 6

Notwithstanding counter attractions at Wagga, Tumut and Temora, the Gundagai Coursing Club held a very successful meeting on, Boxing Night…

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Bowls Weight Control and the Hay Diet a Christmas Interlude

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 6

Thank goodness the Christmas shopping is over; not only because I am free for another year from the encumbrance of having to rack my brain…

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