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Sport, 1953

308 stories in South Coast's papers · page 11 of 16

Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 September 1953 · page 4

All games were of the nodal order on Saturday at the bowling preen, when 24 members attended, while the odd one Geo…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 September 1953 · page 4

Berry golfers were again defeated in the White Horse Cup competition on Sunday last, this time by Nowea on their own…

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Football Kiama Too Strong for Gerringong

The South Coast Register · Thursday 10 September 1953 · page 2

Kiama scored an easy win over Gerringong, at Jamberoo, on Saturday last, in the South Coast Competition; and will now meet…

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Associates' Golf

The Bega District News · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 2

On Saturday last the competition for the 18 Holes Medal was won by Miss Jean Rixon with a nett 71…

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Bega Golf Notes

The Bega District News · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 11

Last Saturday the members played a choice 9 holes, a competition which makes the par of a course look very easy. The results…

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End of Group Season Rugby League Finishes With Cup Undecided

The Bega District News · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 11

The situation regarding the Ricketts Cup, the trophy for the Premiership of Group 16 of the Country Rugby League, is still very much in the air, and the Tathra Club has received no official…

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Wolumla Cricket Team Will Play This Season

The Bega District News · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 11

A Cricket Club has been formed at Wolumla, and will this year enter a team In the Imlay Cricket Competition…

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Bega Tennis Activity Winter Competition Completed

The Bega District News · Tuesday 15 September 1953 · page 7

With the final of the President’s Cup (“A” Grade Winter Competition) being played and the draw for the 1953 Club Championship singles on display, the Bega Tennis Club was the scene of…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 September 1953 · page 4

Twenty-four bowlers turned upon on Saturday last, in brilliant sunshine, two of whom, H. Cook and F. Wymer, were good enough…

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Golf Records Broken at Berry’s Open Day

The South Coast Register · Thursday 17 September 1953 · page 1

On Sunday last, records were broken in all directions at the most successful “Open Day” yet conducted by the Berry Golf…

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Bowls Notes

The Bega District News · Friday 18 September 1953 · page 2

On Saturday last social games were played and results were as follows: Austin, G. Easdown, Snowdon, Hart 31, Brown, Russell,…

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Draw For Golf C'ships

The Bega District News · Friday 18 September 1953 · page 2

The first round of the Begs. Golf Club’s championship will be played on the local links on Sunday next over 36…

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Football Washed Out

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 7

A team of footballers representing the Bega Rovers Fastball Club travelled to Batlow last Friday night with the…

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More Teams in Imlay Cricket

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 6

Two additional clubs have entered the Imlay District Cricket Competition in the coming season, Wyndham and…

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Percy Wills Leading In Bega Golf [Returns Splendid Cards In Championship

The Bega District News · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 7

Playing immaculate golf, Percy Wills gained a commanding lead in the first 36 holes of the Bega Golf Club's Championship last Sunday, turning in cards of .74 and 73 for the morning and afternoon…

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Bowls

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 September 1953 · page 4

All available rinks were occupied on Saturday last. Amongst those present were J. Strang, as a new member, and A. Milne,…

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Golf

The South Coast Register · Thursday 24 September 1953 · page 1

Berry’s golf team returned to the winning list on Sunday, when they recorded a win over Molly-[?]ook in the White Horse Cup…

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Bowls Notes

The Bega District News · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 11

There was a good, attendance of members at the Club House Friday night last, the occasion being the presentation of…

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Associates’ Golf

The Bega District News · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 2

Last Saturday a four ball best ball versus par was played, the first this season, and it proved a very popular…

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Bega Golf dub

The Bega District News · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 11

On Saturday next the members of the club will play ah 18 Holes Stableford event, select your own partners, for a trophy donated by…

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