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Sport, 1938

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Tennis Quist and Bromwich Win Australian Doubles

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 4

Adrian Quist and John Bromwich (Australia) won the Australian doubles championship yesterday, defeating the German pair, Von Cramm and Henkel…

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Car Stolen at Adelong Found Considerably Damaged Owner at Swimming Pool

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

On Sunday afternoon a Dodge car belonging to Mr. C. G. Watson, of Tumut, was stolen from Camp-st., Adelong, whilst the latter was…

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Boxing Braddock to Retire Farr and Baer May Be Matched

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 4

James J. Braddock has announced that he is retiring from boxing. "I won my last fight, and I think I can still beat most of the outstanding…

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Wet Weather Richmond Races Postponed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 6

The Harold Park trots, which were to have been held to-day, and the Richmond races, which were set down for to-morrow, were…

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Carnival Dates S.W. Swimming Clubs Temora, February 9. West Wyalong, February 23

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 4

The programme for the South-Western championship events for, the different carnivals is as follows:— Temora: 400 metres men's freestyle…

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Narandera Greyhound Racing Club Entries for To-morrow (Wed.) Night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 4

Maiden Stake, 480 yards, 1st heat: Lassie's Gift, Westminster, Crowing Hen, Pegg, Fontenoy, Master Karney, Ron Pinga, Lady Harmer, Miss…

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Greyhound Racing Club Hospital Benefit Meeting Raises £50 Meeting of Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Narandera Greyhound Racing Club was held on Friday evening, there being present Messrs. P. Longobardi…

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MR. A. E. Cooper Team for Melbourne Races Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 6

Mr. Alan E. Cooper intends taking an active part in the Melbourne autumn racing carnivals. His horses, Mananui, Bofield and Early Bird,…

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Football League Change Sought Conference to Move for Change in Selection

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

Country representation on the N.S.W. Rugby Leagues and Board of Control selection committees will be discussed by the Country Rugby…

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Tetanus Fatality While Playing Cricket Milbrulong Boy's Death Coroner's Comments

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 5

Lurking dangers from wounds by nails and wires and the need for seeking early medical advice if the wounds obtained suggested possible…

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Tennis Quist and Bromwich Win Australian Doubles German Pair Defeated Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 6

Adrian Quist and John Bromwich (Australia) won the Australian doubles championship to-day, defeating the German pair, Cramm and Henkel, in…

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Mr. W. Smith Honoured Presented with Life Membership Medal by Adelong Swimming Club Services As Treasurer Eulogised

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

At the conclusion of the Swimming Carnival at Adelong on Sunday, Mr. Percy, Boston, club secretary, presented their…

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Cricket Melbourne Matches 15-Year-old Player Scores Pine Century Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 4

Remarkable contrasts in scoring were seen in district cricket games on Saturday, when the ninth round was completed on good wickets…

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Greyhound Racing Nine Events to Be Run To-morrow (Wed.) Night Class Dogs Are Engaged

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 3

Excellent entries have been received for the Narandera Greyhound Racing Club's next weekly meeting to be held to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Football Kangaroos Win Last Match Handed £2000 by French Authorities Refusal to Obey Demand From Australia Lyons

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 6

The Australian Rugby League team defeated a team from the south-east of France by 25 points to eight. With commendable promptitude, the…

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Athletics Wangaratta Gift Won by A. W. WHITTAKER

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 6

A. W. Whittaker, of Wangaratta, last night won the Wangaratta Gift…

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Swimming

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 4

Young Juniors, whose ranks have been reinforced as a result of the return of Dave Hall, have issued a challenge to Cootamundra in the hope of…

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Boxing Moran to Advise Stuhley

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 4

Former world's Junior lightweight champion, Tod Morgan, is to supervise the preparation of Young Stuhley for his fight with Fred Henneberry at the…

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Boxing. Tommy Fare Annoyed Braddock's Retirement New York

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 8

The English boxer, Tommy Farr, is disgruntled regarding J. J. Braddock's retirement. He believes that Braddock's action is a temporary ruse to…

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Bowls Australian Carnival South Australians Win Pairs Title Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 8

Hutton and Mildren ((South Australia) won the pairs championship at the Australian bowls carnival to-day, defeating Courtney and Clift (East…

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