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Sport, 1952

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Cricket Monday's Big Match Comments on Visitors

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 4

The public of Cootamundra will be given the opportunity of seeing first-class cricketers in action on Fisher Park next…

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Bowls— Night Bowls Popular

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 8

With the advent of the heat wave the bowling green has been deserted in the day time, but night bowls…

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Swimming Pool for Tumbarumba

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

The Council Chambers should be packed to capacity and the "Standing Room Only" sign may be placed outside the doors next…

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Coursing— Draw for Gundagai Dogs

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 8

The draw for the Gundagai dogs to be run on Saturday night is:— NOVICE STAKE, fourth…

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Boxing Next Thursday's Tournament

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 4

All the local boys who are taking part in next Thursday night's contests are topping off their training each night at the Boys'…

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Cricket Teams

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 1

Coomsley: R. Stevenson, C. McPherson, G. Arnott, B. Lyons, J. Weule, E. Baker, P. McPherson, F. Cuskey, R. Lyons, P…

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M.C.C. cricket

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 6

LONDON, Wed. (A.A.P.): The M.C.C. beat Central zone by nine wickets yesterday, scoring their fourth win in…

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Sporting Notes BOXING "Tommy Burnt Beaten for Title

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 3

In a watch that was staged at the Sydney stadium on Monday night last to decide the middleweight champion following the retirement of Mickey…

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Cricket— Interest Grows in Cricket Competition Seven Teams In Battle For Semi Finals

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 8

Interest mounts in the district cricket competition as seven teams battle for semi-final positions…

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CRICKET Match Against Wagga on Sunday Next

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 4

On Sunday next, 28th January, a Wagga cricket team will visit Narrandera and play a match against the locals on the sportsground. As…

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Cricket at Morundah Win for Narrandera Colts (Contributed)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 4

Narrandera Colts leant travelled to Morundah on Sunday last and an enjoyable day was spent by all concerned. After a gruelling afternoon…

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BILL McKELL on English Football French Adopt Different Style At Home

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 8

Main interest of Bill McKell, Goulburn representative footballer, during his recent trip to England with his…

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Local Tennis Junior in Country Week Miss Norma Marsh's Good Form in Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 2

Recently the Narrandera Tennis Club selected one of its promising junior players, Miss Norma Marsh, to go to the N.S.W. lawn Tennis…

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Near Split in Cowra Football Club Irate Members Walk Out Of Annual Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 8

Acting chairman, Mr. Charlie Keir, almost caused a serious split in the Cowra Rugby League this week,…

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Adelong Swimming Club

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 1

At a meeting of the committee of the Adelong Swimming Club on Monday last it wan decided to hold the annual…

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Riverina Boxing (By. "UPPERCUT")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 6

Tonight at the Riverina Stadium, Dickie Lowe (Riverina lightweight ch[?] and holder of the Kelso belt, will defend against the contender, Ray French, feathe[?]…

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Leeton Tennis Club

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 1

The American Tournament nominations are starting to come in now for next Sunday, with the weather forecast for cooler…

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Australian Rules Football

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 2

In this issue the Barellan Club invite applications for the position of Player-Coach…

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Tennis team to S. Africa

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Thurs.: Don Candy (Vic), Ian Ayre (Qld.), Mrs. Nancye Bolton (Vic.) and Miss Beryl…

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Brit. V. Aust. Golf Test Likely

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 6

Providing permission is forthcoming from the British Professional Golfers' Association. It is hoped to arrange a…

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