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Riverina · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Bowls

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 5
Also in Cootamundra Herald

On Wednesday afternoon, a return pairs match was played between Whiticker and Leary versus B. Turner and L. Ryan. A very well…

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Local and General SWIMMING

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

Entries for Cootamundra's monster swimming carnival closed last night, totalling nearly 200. This is further proof of the unusual interest being…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

The following will represent the Ex-Students against Temora Juniors on] Sunday next for the Ryan-Inson Cup The match will start at 10.30: J. P…

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Tennis Australian Titles

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

Harry Hopman caused a complete upset In the Australian Tennis Championships yesterday when he defeated the holder or the title, Adrian Quist…

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Golf Wagga Country Club

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 8

Owing to seeding and topdressing the Wagga Country Club's green will be Closed against play untill further notice. However, the secretary…

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Football Projected Sunday Competition

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

The following letter has been received from the Wagga Rugby League:— “With reference to the…

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Cootamundra Races Big Increase in Membership

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

It is expected that by the time the Cootamundra Turf Club's big cup meeting comes round on February 10 and 11, the total membership will…

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Cricket Australian Team Fit Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 7

According to information received by the cricket officials here, all the members of the Australian team will be fit for the fourth Test match. Bradman…

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Our Racing Letter King’s Many Winners. Anniversary Meeting Prospects

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 3

Jack King’s winning five races at the two major Sydney meetings last week is a further instance of how luck comes with a flood…

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Test Cricket "Has Outived Its Usefulness" Jardine's Opinion London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 7

The opinion that international cricket had "outlived its usefulness" was expressed by D. R. Jardlne to-day, when he addressed the English…

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Tennis Australian Titles Hopman Defeats Quist Sensational Battle of Tactics Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

Harry Hopman caused a complete upset in the Australian tennis championships to-day when he defeated the holder of the title, Adrian Quist, in…

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Football Rugby League Cootamundra Pastime Club

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 8

At an enthusiastic meeting held at Cootamundra on Monday night it was decided to form a club to be known as the Cootamundra Pastime Rugby…

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Bowls

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

On Sunday next the Narandera Bowling Club will entertain four rinks form the Wade (Leeton) Club. The players who will take part in the…

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Swimming Notes

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

The Committee of the Swimming Club have been kept busy this week, preparing for the championship carnival to be held at the lake on…

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Tennis

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

A position unique in the annals of lawn tennis in this country was created yesterday when two "freaks" qualified to meet in the final of the Australian…

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Adelong Swimming Carnival

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

The annual swimming carnival of the Adelong Swimming Club is to be held in the Pool on Monday next (Anniversary Day), commencing at…

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Cycle Racing Wednesday Night's Racing

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

The bicycle club which was formed recently under the auspices of the Narandara Athletic Association made an auspices start on…

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Bowls Junee Club

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 5

The Junee A grade bowlers, consisting of three rinks, journeyed to Ariah Park on Wednesday to play in the Southern Slopes Pennant…

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