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Sport, 1938

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The Sporting World Shoalhaven Cricket Competition The Position of the Teams

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 3

As a result of last Saturday’s matches, the position of the various teams in the first-grade Shoalhaven cricket competition is most…

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Athletic Club Arranging Committees

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

Another enthusiastic meeting of he Berry Athletic Club was held in the council chambers on Monday night Iast, when the Mayor ( AId…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 3

Visiting bowlers are always assured of a hearty welcome and the most cordial reception by the home team in any part of the world, and…

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Berry V. Numbaa. Cricket

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

Berry failed miserably against Numbaa, at the Berry showground last Saturday, compiling only 107 in response to the riversiders' 258. Mel…

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Bemboka Picnic Races

The Bega District News · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 2

Following are the nominations and handicaps for the races to be held at Bembowa on Wednesday in aid of the Bush Nursing Association:…

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Golf Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 10

The Summer Cup will be played for over 18 holes on the 6th February, and members wishing to compete will be well advised to get in a…

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Berry Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

The following teams .will visit Nowra on Saturday , nest (cars leave Cheg’s corner at 1.30): Waddell, Watson, Masters…

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Moruya Races

The Bega District News · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 2

There were small fields and poor attendances at the Moruya races on [?]esday and Wednesday. Results: First Day…

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Shield Cricket

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

Bain interfered with the Sheffield Shield match between N.S.W. and Victoria which was commenced at the Sydney Cricket Ground on…

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Cricket Cracks

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

Numbaa cricketers have been offering their thanks to Jupiter Pluvins for sending down such heavy rain during last week-end, and so…

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Racing at Randwick Hammer Head Wins Challenge Stakes

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

Rainy weather conditions prevailed for the races at Randwick on Saturday last, and Brown Baroness, who had proved herself to be good…

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The Sporting World Shoalhaven Cricket Competition Rain Interferes with Play

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

The heavy rain that fell throughout the district on Saturday last interfered with the Shoalhaven cricket competition, and it was possible for only…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 3

The rain on Saturday afternoon spoilt things for bowlers, preventing them from enjoying their customary roll-up on the green. In fact, the…

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Tennis

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 16

A mixed doubles handicap tournament was held on the town courts on Anniversary Day. There was a fair attendance, and everyone enjoyed a…

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Golf Notes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 11

Although it is nearly two months to the official opening of the playing season, the mild weather being experienced should encourage members…

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Cricket Cracks

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

Berry Seconds scored an unexpected win over Kangaroo Valley, whom they beat by 21 runs. Berry had first use of the wicket and…

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The Sporting World Shoalhaven Cricket Competition

The South Coast Register · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 3

Although the rain affected the cricket in the Shoalhaven Competition on the first day, two of the three games were finalised; in fact,…

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Bowls

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 9

On Wednesday afternoon (Anniversary Day) there were several rinks occupied on the Nowra green. In the pairs competition, first round, the…

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Tennis

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

A mixed doubles handicap tournament was held on the town courts on Anniversary Day. There was a fair attendance, and all players were…

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Greyhound Racing Saturday Night’s Results

The Bega District News · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 3

Novice, 1st division : Don Again ; Nancy Haven, Murray Maid. Maiden Stakes: Acushia McCree, Vanora’s Pride, El Hamild…

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