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Sport, 1937

580 stories in South Coast's papers · page 13 of 29

Golf Club Tournament

The Bega District News · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 2

Despite adverse weather conditions on Saturday, the weekend proved an outstanding success, over competitors playing on Saturday and…

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Bowls

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 16 June 1937 · page 8

On Saturday last the expected visit from the Canberra bowlers materialised, and from quite early morning it was evident that the fates were…

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Golf Notes

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 16 June 1937 · page 8

Geoff Jones and Gordon Cook won the stapleford foursomes played last Saturday with 33 points; K. Forrester and R. Rauch. 29 1/2, and J. Basha…

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Football GERRINGONG v. NOWRA

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 16 June 1937 · page 4

Owing to the Nowra showground being occupied by the poultry show, the fixture between Nowra and Gerringong, which was to have taken…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 4

There was no bowls on Saturday last, owing to the rain. On Thursday, A. F. Hale and J. Quilkey won the gold buttons from…

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Golf

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 5

A challenge has been Issued on behalf of the B team 1n last Sunday’s Cup competition. to play the A team, winners of the cup, over 18…

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Football

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 5

The Maslin Shield group championship match at Bega on Sunday between Pambula and Bega District Leagues promises to be a first-class…

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Serious Football

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 4

Football as it is played in group Nine, when the famous Maher Cup at stake, is a very serious business, and those who are not conversant…

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Football a Snapshot of a Small, Successful Revolution

The Bega District News · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 1

No bombe, no streamer head lines in the sensation hunting City sports sheets. No noise whatever. Nevertheless, a complete, but bloodless…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 9

On Saturday last the expected visit from the Canberra bowlers materialised, and from quite early morning it was evident that the fates were…

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Tennis

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 1

Due to the inclemency of the weather on Saturday last the competitions were postponed until to-morrow (Saturday) when the same draw will…

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Football

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 8

A benefit match to aid the funds of the Kiama District Hospital and those of the Shoalhaven District Ambulance will be played at Kiama on…

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Cricket Association. Presentation Of TROPHIES

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 7

Meroo Meadow Hall was the chosen venue for the annual activities of the Shoalhaven District Cricket Association on Tuesday night last, and what…

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Rugby Union Test

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1937 · page 2

Since the South African Rugby Union football team came to Australia interest has been growing in the first test match—Australia v. South…

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Football

The Bega District News · Monday 21 June 1937 · page 2

Bega defeated Pambula in the Maslin shield elimination match yesterday 8 to 5. In heavy rain, and mud and slush,…

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Golf Notes

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 8

The 9-hole stroke handicap event, for Mr. Lees' trophy, will be played next Sunday; other competitions set down for last week-end will be…

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Greyhound Racing

The Bega District News · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 2

The draw for the greyhound race meeting to be held next Saturday, on the showground. will be exactly the same as for last Saturday…

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Football in Grey. (By “Boundary Critic.”)

The Bega District News · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 1

Bega sports ground last Sunday, spectators’ section—mud, water. Playing area—small islands of green grass In an expanse of water…

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Football Rosenthall Shield Back to Bega

The Bega District News · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Rugby League in Bega last night, at which delegates of all clubs were present, the dispute over the Rosenthall Shield…

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Sensation at Races Horse Bolts, Falls, Starts at 33/1—And Wins

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 5

Before First Edition won the Welter Purse at Caulfield yesterday, he jumped a crossing on the way to the barrier, knuckled over, threw his…

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