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Sport, 1941

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Cricket Match

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 10

Stan McCabe's XI will compete with an R.A.A.F. (and Reservists') team, in an all-day cricket match to be held next Sunday at the new sports ground…

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Cricket Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 3

A most enjoyable match was played on Sunday last between the local team and the Petersham Post Office team. The result was a good win for the…

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Merrylands Tennis Tourney

The Biz · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 7

A tennis tournament was held on Pastime court for the Diggers' wives' stall on Wednesday, 22nd, and it proved very successful. The winners were: Mrs…

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Tennis Night Competitions

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

Keen contests were provided in all matches of the men's and ladies' competitions on School of Arts court last week. Generally speaking, the…

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Bowls Guildford Win Pennant Round

The Broadcaster · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1
Also in The Biz

Guildford (66) defeated Lidcombe (49) in the sixth round of the Pennants section 4[?] played at Guildford on Saturday last…

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Kogarah Bay Golf Course

The Propeller · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 2

Kogarah Council decided at its last meeting to call fresh tenders for the erection of buildings on the new golf course in Beverley Park. The new…

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Dog Racing Move Surprises

The Sun · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 40

The New South Wales National Coursing Association has decided to break away from the Greyhound…

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Cricket Rain Curtailment

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 8

Once more rain curtailed play in the district competition, on Saturday. Still there was sufficient time for several batsmen to put up good scores,…

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Borda Tennis Club's Tourney

The Sun · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 40

Every effort is being made by the Borda Club, in the Northern Suburbs Hardcourt Tennis Association, to make its annual tournament…

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Leichhardt Stadium. To-night's Boxing Contest

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 22

Atillo Sabatino will make his second appearance at Leichhardt Stadium to-night since his return to Australia. His opponent will be Jimmy Purcell…

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Football Star Fit Again

The Sun · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 40

Footballers old and new in the "wars" and out of them--that is the news from the sports front to-day…

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Death of Noted Racing Figure

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 17

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Mr. E. E. D. Clarke, one of the most noted racehorse owners and breeders in Australia, died this morning in Melbourne…

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Three Fines for Racing Partners

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 17

Fines of £1 were imposed on owners of three starters in two-year-old races at Victoria Park yesterday. They were Messrs. P. and M…

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Lawn Tennis. Illawarra Subures Association

The Propeller · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 6

"The inter-district competition will be resumed on Saturday. when two Illawarra teams will contest the final rounds of their respective divisions. In the Angus…

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Sporting Notes. St. Michael's Golf Club

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 19

The annual general Communion was held at Malabar on Sunday last, and over 100 attended. At the conclusion of the Mass members were entertained by the president at breakfast at…

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Pictures Of Moonee Valley Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 15

After Rounding Turn—Cranmallan Trial, 1½m. Finish—Cranmallan Trial, 1½m. (2.42½).—BIA NCA 1, REQUEST 2, JERRY CRONIN 3. After Rounding Turn—Warrook Highweight, 1m. Fin.—Warrook Hwt., 1m. (1.46¼).—SWETTENHAM 1, FORT BELVEDERE 2, ROYAL ROGER 3…

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Pictures Of Moonee Valley Races

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 10

After Rounding: Turn—Caldermeade Handicap, 1¼m. Finish—Caldermeade Hcp., 1¼m. (2.12¼).—COMPANION 1, CARPENTIER 2, FEARNOUGHT 3. After Rounding Turn—Niddrie Handicap, 5f. Finish—Niddrie Handicap, 5f. (1.5¼).—DELVER 1, NARWAL 2, THE CIRCUS 3…

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This Racing Game Beaulivre Tested for Trip

The Sun · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 40

Beaulivre was tested at Randwick to-day in a half-mile gallop with Waireka, and subsequently trainer G…

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Sport in the Services. R.a.a.f. Swimming Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 13

Mote than 200 competitors are expected at the swimming carnival to be held by No. 3 S.T.T. (Ultimo) at North Sydney on Saturday night. Units to be represented will be Richmond,…

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