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Sport, 1954

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Cricket

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 2

After last Saturday's "washout," which concluded the first round. C.C.Y.M. were miles in front of all other teams with 52…

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Bowls: Murray Valley Visitors

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 4

In the bowls notes printed yesterday it was inadvertently stated that the Murray Valley bowlers would play at Cootamundra…

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Weekend Cricket

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 7

The second last series of matches in the Wagga Cricket Association competitions commences this…

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Leeton Tennis Club

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 2

The first inter-town match of the season will be played against a team from the Wagga Half Holiday Club on Sunday, 21st…

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Bowls at the Wade Club

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 2

The pennant competition commences against next Sunday after the usual mid-season break. The Wade No. 1 team meets…

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Exhibition tennis at Junee

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 8

JUNEE, Thursday: Two of the lour players who will play in exhibition matches here on Saturday night have…

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FURPHIES from the Soldiers Club Bowls

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 6

B. Pennants are scheduled to commence on Sunday next, 7th inst., when we meet Jondaryan Club on our own green. The…

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Draw for Night Tennis Interesting Games Next Week

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 3

A Reserve Men. Monday: Lappers v Tigers (Inst. 1), Federals v Pelicans (Inst 2). Cast Offs v Austins (St. Jos…

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Long Trip After Cricket Rain Sends Reefs Players Home Via Wagga

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 5

After the Junee Reefs team had been defeated at Wantabadgery on Sunday, most of the players were…

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Rain Stopped Big Tennis

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1954 · page 8

BRISBANE, Friday: Rain washed out play in the international tennis match between Australia and South Africa at Milton today…

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Boxing—fight Challenge

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 8

I hereby issue a challenge to fight Bob Brooke at the coming Gundagai Show—a fight to the finish…

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Tennis—youth Club Tennis Night

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 8

The Gundagai Youth Club will hold a tennis party on the South courts on Wednesday night next…

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Bowls: Murray Valley Tourists Arrive

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 4

The Murray Valley tourists, arrived last night on schedule, and will play at Cootamundra tonight…

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Tennis: Town Club Notes

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 4

Town "A" grade team to play Railway III., on No. 4 court, on tomorrow night: E. Boyce (capt.), W. Jenkins,…

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Cricket—yass Turf Wicket

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 8

The recent completion of a of a turf wicket at Victoria Park, Yass, will be a contribution to southern cricket. Lack…

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Duke enjoyed his cricket

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: The Duke of Edinburgh left Randwick races yesterday and made an unscheduled visit to the Sydney Cricket Ground to see the N.S.W…

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Little Support for Rugby Plan Country Week Trial For Willow Park

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 8

Junee delegates to the annual meeting of Group Nine yesterday found that there was little or no support for…

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Bowls—n. Manton and W. Glasscock Continue Winning Way Singles Championship Nears Final

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 8

Maintaining their excellent form, both N. Manton and W. Glasscock entered the semi-finals of the club…

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Presidential Review of Football Activities in Group Nine During 1953

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 4

In his Presidential report to the annual meeting of Group Nine, held at Cootamundra yesterday, the report…

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Cricket Dispute Not Settled Association Has Not Yet Met

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 1

The executive of the Junee and District Cricket Association has not yet decided on the allocation of points from…

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