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Sport, 1937

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Greyhound Racing

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 4

The Cootamundra Coursing Club will hold their next meeting on Fisher Park on Wednesday night next. Nominations close next Saturday, at 8…

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Cricket

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 4

The much talked of cricket match between the Diggers and the Town teams, took place on Sunday with the glass at the 100 mark, and with the…

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Boxing World Flyweight Title

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 4

The title-holder; Bennie Lynch, defeated the Filipino, "Small" Montana, for that world flyweight championship at Wembley on points over…

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Bowls Southern Slopes Competition

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

Three rinks of Junee A grade bowlers were to have gone to Ariah Park yesterday in furtherance of the Southern Slopes pennant competition, and Ariah…

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Nugget at Tennis Courts

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

While filling a posthole at St. Mary's tennis courts in Hannan-street, Kalgoorlie, Mr. A. Proud, jun., who was a meeting of a working bee, found a…

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OBITUARY Racing Identity SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 1

The death occurred suddenly, at Jervis Bay this morning, of Edward Moss, the well-known racehorse owner. Deceased attended a picture show…

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Booklet on Test Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

A very interesting and informative booklet on Anglo-Australian Test cricket entitled "Since Eighteen Hundred and Seventy-Seven," containing…

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Cricket Gundagai Team for

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 5

The following team will represent Gundagai against Nangus, at Nangus, next Sunday : A. Hogan, V., L.,. B., and P. Carberry, J. Sullivan, W…

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Boxing World Flyweight Title Lynch d. "Small" Montana London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

The title-holder, Bennie Lynch defeated the Filipino, "Small" Montana for the world flyweight championship at Wembley to-day on points over 15…

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Batlow Swimming Carnival Special Train Brings 300 VISITORS 141 Nominations; Total Takings, £85

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 7

The Batlow Swimming Club's annual carnival was held last Sunday in ideal weather. A special train ran from Cootamundra, leaving at 7 o'clock. It…

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Cricket Hill and District Association Hill v. METHODISTS

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

[?] being in recess during the [?] period, play was re-com[?] in the Bald Hill and district [?] competition on Satuday…

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Tennis Junior Interstate Tournament N.S.W. Successes Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

Junior tennis players from all States commenced matches, the White City courts to-day for, the Linton and Wilson cups. Playing for New South…

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"Tin Hare" Racing 10,000 Dogs in Training in This State

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 2

Perhaps no sport in the history of New South Wales received so many setbacks as greyhound racing. Yet, despite these reversals, it has grown…

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Our Racing Letter Heating Theory of Betting After 25 Years Practice

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

Had Panyong ran first instead of second in the maiden at Canterbury last Saturday, he would have landed one of the greatest coups of the…

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Cricket Test Takings Nearly £30,000 in Melbourne Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

A preliminary estimate of the takings at the third Test match is £29,657/16/, at which the M.C.C. will receive £12,500 less expenses. The Victorian Cricket…

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“Tin Hare” Racing's Remarkable Growth 10,000 Dogs in Training in This State

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

Perhaps no sport in the history of New South Wales received so many setbacks as greyhound racing. Yet despite these reversals, is has grown…

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Greyhound Racing To-night at Wagga a 10-Race Programme Many Visitors Engaged

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

To-night's meeting of the Wagga Greyhound Racing Club, to be held at the Cricket Ground, will mark the half-century of meetings conducted by…

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Victoria Park Races Oro's Handicap Turbine and Korimako Win Flying Divisions J. King Trains Three Winners Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 8

J' Accuse, 8.6 (J. O'Sullivan).. .. 3 Winner trained by P. Riddle Other starters: Assal, Fernacre, Verberry, Medallist Real Head, Glory…

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Bowls

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 4

With eager anticipation, enthusiasts awaited the result of the conversation between the bowls selectors this morning, when they were linked up by…

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Cycle Racing Two Races on Wednesday Night Next

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 1

Lovers of the "whirring wheels" are once again to have cycle racing in Narandera The sub-committee recently appointed by the Narandera…

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