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Sport, 1939

3,974 stories in Riverina's papers · page 43 of 199

Boxing Len Harvey Wins Empire Title London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 12

Len Harvey won the Empire Heavyweight title when Larry Gains retired' in the 13th round of their contest to-night…

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St. Patrick's Races Postponed Until

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 12

A decision was reached yesterday afternoon by the committee of the St. Patrick's Day Racing Club to postpone the meeting which was…

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Wagga Golf Club The Annual Meeting Members Enthusiastic

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 7

Judging by the enthusiasm of members at the annual meeting on Monday night, the season ahead should be a record. Never have conditions…

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CRICKET No Play In Wagga Matches

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 16

Owing to the heavy rains severely effecting all wickets in Wagga, the Association executive decided to cancel all matches to have been…

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Off Till Wednesday St. Patrick's Day Races

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 14

At a meeting of the Committee of the St. Patrick's Day Racing Club yesterday afternoon, it was decided to postpone the race meeting set down…

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Golf Challenge Match CONNORS V. Von Nida Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 14

C. Connors led Norman Von Nida 2 up at the end of 18 holes of at £50 challenge match over 36 holes…

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The Golf Season Splendid Opening Condition Promise Record Season

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 7

Golfers throughout the Riverina are jubilant over the excellent conditions following the rain, and there is activity amongst clubs to get the…

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Cricket O'fabrell Cup Wagga v. NARANDERA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 12

Under present weather conditions it ts very doubtful whether the O'Farrell Cup match to-morrow between Wagga and Narandera will be played…

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Boxing Collapse in Third Round Boxer in Serious Condition Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 4

Alter receiving a terrine battering Colin Fitzjohn (8.6) bantamweight champion of New south Wales collapsed at the end of the third round…

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Racing to Resume Wagga Greyhound Meeting on Thursday Next

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 16

Following a break of several weeks owing to the electricity restrictions, the Wagga Greyhound Racing Club has decided to resume racing on…

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Greyhound Racing Wagga Club to Race Next Thursday Night

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 12

The Wagga Greyhound Racing Club will resume night racing next Thursday, March 23. The wet weather slightly impeded the progress of the…

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Albury Gold Cup Races on April 21 AND 22

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 14

The Albury Racing Club will hold its gold cup meeting on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22, and following the splendid rains and the…

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GOLF Country Club Opening Annual Meeting on Tuesday. Opening on April 1

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 14

The Wagga Country Golf Club will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday evening next, and the official opening of the season will be on April 1…

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Bowls Pennants Final

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 8

The following teams have been selected to play for Wagga against Narandera in the B pennant finals on Wednesday next at Bolton Park: Hunter…

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Greyhound Racing

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

The Young dog, Kingly's Son, won at Harold Park on Saturday night, starting at 10's…

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Cricket

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

Owing to the rain, there was no cricket at Cootmundra during the week-end…

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Swimming Nakama Wins Championship Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

The Hawaiian swimmer, Nakama, won the 440 yards championship in 4.52 1-5 sec. He won by one foot…

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Wagga Club Night Racing Next

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 6

The Wagga Greyhound Racing Club will resume night racing next Thursday night. The operation of electric lighting restrictions has prevented the…

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Boxing New Manages for Ron Richards Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 8

In future Ron Richards will be managed by Jack Munro, former Stadium manager, according to an announcement made by Munro last…

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Temporary Lighting Installed at Cricket Ground

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 6

The installation of an electric light plant was yesterday completed at the Cricket Ground by the Wagga Greyhound Racing Club. "The generator…

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