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Sport, 1939

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Demonstration Against the Starter Punters Annoyed at Ascot Races McMenamin Rides Winners Of Nursery Divisions Water Waggon Shock

The Sun · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 20

Dissatisfied with the start of the first division of the Flying Welter Handicap at Ascot this afternoon, a number of irate punters lined the fence after the race and there was a mild demonstration against the…

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Why Tennis Entries Fell Away Golf, Cricket More Popular P'matta Granville Report

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 11

Increase in the popularity of golf and cricket led to a falling off in entries in many of the events conducted by the Parramatta-Granville Tennis Association during the year. In the 18th annual report, the secretary (Mr. T. F. Griffiths) states:…

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Ladies' Swimming

Daily News · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 7

Norma Dennewald won last night's 50 yards ladies' handicap at Domain Baths, defeating J. Roberts and P. Bartlet. The time was 42 seconds…

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No Coursing at Maitland

Daily News · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 8

MAITLAND, Wednesday.-- For the second successive week, no greyhound racing Was conducted at Maitland to night. The club, which had previously…

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BOWLS. Pennant Draw

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 4

The following is the draw for the 10th round on Saturday:— No. 2 Pennant, Section 1 : Cronulla v. Neutral Bay…

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Tennis Trophies

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 6

At the Liverpool Tennis Club's Christmas dance in the Bigge Park clubhouse, the president (Eric L. Ayres), presented the follow trophies for the year's…

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Cricket Chatter

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 7

N.S.W. made 242 and were very fortunate to defeat Victoria by 7 runs as the visitors had 3 wickets for 178 but after the dismissal of B. Molinski and N. Efron…

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Seaside Tennis Postponed

Daily News · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 7

Rain caused a postponement of the semi final of the Seaside Singles Championship yesterday, in which Viv. McGrath was drawn against promising Junior Albert…

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BOXING. Alabama Kid in Training

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 13

Alubama Kid is training hard at Dunleavy's gymnasium for his fight with Gus Lesnevieh at the Sports Ground next Thursday night. He is anxious to get Ron Richards back in the ring with…

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Football Presentation Dance

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 6

The Blacktown Rugby League Football Club is holding a dance in the School of Arts, Blacktown, on Friday 13th inst., when the blazers for the…

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Goulburn. St. Patrick's College Swimming Carnival

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 31

Enthusiasm was the keynote at the annual swimming carnival of St. Patrick's College, held in delightful weather at the City Baths. Record entries and…

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Wedding with Racing Interest

The Sun · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 19

EDWARDIAN styles have been chosen by one of to-night's brides Miss Peggy Welch, and her attendants, Mrs. D. Sellings and…

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British Football London

The Sun · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 31

In the Rugby Union county championship match to-day, Hampshire 14 beat Sussex nil, at Portsmouth. Mohican is due back at C. A…

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Golf Is Booming In Queensland

Referee · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 18

THE year 1938 marked the greatest progress yet in Queensland golf. Under the competent and energetic guidance of J. F. Fitzgerald, the game these past couple of years has boomed remarkably; to a degree almost…

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Summer Golf. Open Day Events

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 22

IN an all-the-year-round golfing season the Ladies' Golf Union has planned two open day competitions this month at seaside courses, Long Reef…

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Swimming. Carnival Handicaps. Results of Last Night's Heats

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 13

The preliminary heats of the 440 yards and Harold Healy Memorial 110 yards swimming handicaps, which will be included in the programme of the first championship carnival to be held on…

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Bowls Galas Clash Australian Titles December 26

The Sun · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 32

Victoria has announced that the next Australian championship carnival will begin on Boxing Day, 1939. This will clash with New Zealand's…

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Golf Is More Than a Game

Referee · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 18

GOLF is not merely a game, but also a philosophy, in America, according to a recent development. A NEW YORK golf professional…

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Greyhound Racing Puts Assn. on Feet

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 20

GOSFORD, Wednesday.--In three years, Gosford Agricultural and Citrus Association, which, controls greyhound racing in the town, has changed a £750…

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Cotton Asks £2000 For Five Weeks' Golf

Referee · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 17

HENRY COTTON has just entered into a new four year's contract with Ashridge Golf Club, one of the conditions giving him the right to travel abroad. He is, therefore, free to accept the American offer to visit the States to play Sam Snead for the "world championship." But…

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