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Sport, 1938

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Greyhound Racing New Regulations Public Not to Be Admitted to Trials

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 3

Recently amended regulations controlling the holding of trials in connection with greyhound racing have been issued from the Chief…

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TENNIS Bromwich Defeats Cramm in Straight Sets Championship Semi-final Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 5

J. Bromwich defeated the world's No. 2 singles player, G. Cramm, in straight sets in the semi-final of the Australian men's singles…

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Athletics West Wyalong Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 5

After running a dead-heat with K. I. Smith (Sydney), in the final of the Anniversary Gift at the West Wyalong sports meeting on Wednesday…

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The Swimming Classes Many Children Proficient

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 2

The swimming classes conducted by members of the Wagga Beach Life Saving Club and arranged by the Wagga Municipal Council concluded…

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Bowls Matches Albury At Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 14

Six rinks from the Albury Club visited Wagga on Wednesday for the return match for the Afforestation Club. The thunderstorm interrupted…

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Greyhound Racing Amended Regulations

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 16

The secretary of the Wagga Greyhound Racing Club (Mr. F. L. Woodhouse) has received the following new regulations under the…

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Wagga Greyhound Owners Discuss Wagga Racing

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 16

A meeting of the Riverina Greyhound Owners and Trainers' Association was held at Wagga last night to discuss matters affecting their…

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Rosen Ill Races Incorrect Weights Issued Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 10

A misunderstanding resulted in the incorrect weights being issued for the two divisions of the Juvenile Handicap at Rosehill tomorrow. It was…

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Haydn Bunton Says "Get All You Can From Football"

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 11

"Football is only a seondary consideration," Haydn Bunton, former captain and coach of Fitzroy, said to the players at a farewell smoke…

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Dog Owners Meet Wagga Racing Reviewed Control Op Trials Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 10

A meeting of the Riverina Greyhound Owners and Trainers' Association was held at the Ritz Cafe last night. There was a large attendance, the…

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Stan Sly Testimonial Match To-morrow at Cricket Ground

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 14

As a tribute to the splendid services rendered cricket,in Wagga by Mr Stan Sly, the Wagga Cricket Association has arranged a…

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Tennis Cramm and Henkel Enter Doubles Final Australians Go Down in Great Battle Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1938 · page 10

The German pair, Cramm ana Heaikel, entered the final of the Australian doubles championship to-day when they defeated the Australian…

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Swimming

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

Swimming carnival at Gundagal next Sunday! The entries should be in by Wednesday: and it is hoped that a lot of Cootamundra swimmers will…

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Bowls

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 3

The President’s handicap singles is creating a great deal of interest amongst the bowling club members. George Leddy, playing…

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Swimming Splashes

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 3

The Gundagai swimmers are having their best season for several years, and are winning their share of events at every carnival. W…

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Adelong Swimming Carnival

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

Yesterday; the annual carnival of the Adelong Swimming Club was held in the Adelong swimming pool. The weather was ideal, and a good crowd…

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Greyhound Racing

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

The former champion hurdler and good Hat performer, Easterbrook, is dead. He broke his neck at Quandialia…

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Bowls "C" Grapers Win Again

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

Cootamundra "C" grade bowlers strengthened their grip on the "C" grade pennant by defeating Temora on the latter's green by 23 points…

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Carnival Dates S.w. Swimming Clubs

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

Temora, February 9, 1938. West Wyalong Feb. 23. 1938. The programme for the South-western championship events for the…

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Tennis Budge the Champion

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 January 1938 · page 4

Donald Budge, world singles champion, overwhelmed John Bromwich in the final of the Australian men's singles championship on Saturday at…

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