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Sport, 1959

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Kadimuh Tennis Draw: Roberts Heads Seeds

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 January 1959 · page 10

Kadimah-Progress Tennis Club men’s singles titleholder, Ted Roberts, has been seeded No. 1 for the 1959 championship due to start on Sunday. First round men’s singles…

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Haboah Titles as Tennis ‘Test’ Guide

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 30 January 1959 · page 10

The Hakoah Tennis Championships due to start in mid-February a[?] expected to guide selectors in naming the Sydney team for the annua[?] “test” against South Judean Tennis Club (Melbourne). The “tests” will be…

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Boxing Tournament

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 18

The Eastern Command Boxing Tournament will be held on Wednesday, February 4…

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Rugby League From the Sideline

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 3

Since the conclusion of last season a great deal of speculation has occurred concerning die future of the Southern Districts Rugby League. From opinions I have…

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Laurels Tennis Club

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 22

It was pleasing to see such a good roll up of players last Saturday. Members were also…

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Civic Social Golf Club

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 20

Vice president, Mick Power presided over the gathering at Studley Park last Sunday and did his…

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Lazy Days Tennis Club

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 19

Members are advised that arrangements for the next picnic will be made next week…

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Negro Tennis Player Makes History

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 12

Eight thus ago Althea Gibson broke the color line to become the first Negro competitor in…

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Tennis Closing Date for Entries

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 22

Because some teams did not have their entries lodged by last Sunday, the closing date has been…

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Junior Tennis 1959 First Comp

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 19

All team captains, players and interested parents of all divisions in the forthcoming competition are…

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Sports Teams at Cricket

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 22

At long last, Sackville Sports won the toss and decided to bat in their match against Fairfield…

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East Fairfield Cricket Club

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 18

East Fairfield playing their first match away for some weeks journeyed to Mt. Pritchard where…

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Bowls Successful Week-end for St. John's Park Club

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 24

Another very successful week-end was experienced by St. John's Park Club, and the results were good for the club as usual. In the Pennant series the club had a win in all grades…

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Athletics Fairfield Boy Wins State Title

The Biz · Wednesday 4 February 1959 · page 21

Last Saturday was a red fetter day for the Fairfield Club, when Len Maloney won the…

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BOWLS Penrith Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 February 1959 · page 8

Last Saturday's pennant games brought mixed results. In No. l division, at Richmond, Penrith won on three rinks for a total…

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Three Nepean Victories at Drummoyne Regatta

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 February 1959 · page 1

Nepean oarsmen showed their best form this season at the Drummoyne Regatta last Saturday when they recorded three wins, three seconds and one third. Having their first race on the…

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Springwood Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 February 1959 · page 8

Ideal weather for tennis prevailed over the weekend. Three club matches were played on Saturday in the…

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GOLF Leonay Club

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 February 1959 · page 8

Last Saturday's competition was the monthly medal stroke round. Congratulations go to Clarry Thompson for his fine…

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Rugby League Princess Polling Votes

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 February 1959 · page 6

At the last meeting of the ladies' auxiliary to Penrith Rugby League organisation for the swimming pool princess, Miss…

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St. Marys Night Tennis

Nepean Times · Thursday 5 February 1959 · page 5

Last week's results: "A2" grade: Boomerangs 5-40 def. A.B.M. 3-35. "A3": Oxley Crest 4-43 def…

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