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Sport, 1961

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Outright win in women's bowls

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 2

Cabramatta Women's Bowling Club's first No. 4 pennons team last Tuesday defeated The Hills 60-40 (6 points) to become outright winners of the section…

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Elcar visitors to Fairfield Bowls Club

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 14

Pictured ore members of the Elcar (Chullora) Bowling Club who played o day's bowls of Fairfield Club on April 23 Also in the picture are four Fairfield players who were invited to form a rink. Among them is Mr. N. Hirst (Fair- President), who is second from left (standing). (Picture by Courtesy of Carromar Candids)…

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Sporting Section Two Inter-Association Tennis matches

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 14

Fairfield Hardcourt Tennis Association will take part in two inter-association trial matches next Sunday. They are:-- Bluckwell Cup: Fairfield…

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Tennis club Hotspur juniors bus picnic in 11-0 victory

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 14

The junior tennis Social Club's square The Smilhfield Hotspur under 14 B dance at the Guildford team played Cabramatta Rovers in one Presbyterian Hall was of the most evenly contested junior…

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Trials for Women's Athletics

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 14

The first day of the Fairfield Women's Athletic Club's cross-country season opened last…

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Good times by 3 boys in athletics

The Biz · Wednesday 10 May 1961 · page 14

Three boys from Fairfield Amateur Athletic Club recorded fast times at Cabarita Park…

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Indoor Bowls

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 8

Last Thursday nighty at the community hall, Faulconbriage, indoor bowls semifinals of the club's champion,…

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Penrith Bowls

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 12

Highlight of the play on Penrith greens last weekend was the big win recorded by St. Marys in the…

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District Golf Notes Sprinqwood Golf

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 11

Golf results at Springwood Club last weekend were: "A" grade: C: Clarke 62 nett, R. Oxley 62, S. Mooney…

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Cricket Dinner

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 12

Guest of honour at to-morrow's presentation night of Nepean District Cricket Association, Mr. Sydney…

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Two More Clubs in Indoor Bowls

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 3

At least two more clubs than last season are expected to enter for the Nepean Indoor Bowls Association's…

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Four Tennis Wins to Springwood

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 12

In the invigorating weather on the mountains last weekend, Springwood Tennis Club chalked up…

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Boys' Club Presents £115 at Boxing Night

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 2

Penrith Rugby League Boys' Club president, Mr, George Hayes, last week presented a cheque for £115 to Thorndale school president, Mr. A. Little, at one of the best boxing exhibitions seen…

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District Tennis Youngsters Mob Rosewall During Penrith Visit

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 7

Scores of youngsters lined Nepean District Tennis Association courts last Saturday to watch a demonstration by leading Australian professional and former Davis Cup player, Ken…

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J. Davis Rallies to Win Night Tennis Title

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 5

After trailing 3-4 in both sets, John Davis rallied to take them 6-4, 6-4, against Ron Honeman in the final of St. Marys night tennis open men's singles championship last week…

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Rugby League Large Crowd Sees Penrith Gain Win by Strong First Half

Nepean Times · Thursday 11 May 1961 · page 10

By its 9-nil win, before a crowd of 1,250 at St. Marys on Sunday, Penrith joins St. Marys and Wentworthville at the top of the Parramatta District Junior Rugby League ladder…

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Few Upsets In Tennis Ch’ships

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 12 May 1961 · page 12

Phil Michael defeated Steve Kalowski after a tough struggle in this week’s rounds of the Hakaoh Tennis Club’s championships. Michael won the series,…

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Bowls centre recommenced

The Biz · Wednesday 17 May 1961 · page 9

Fairfield's indoor bowling centre should be completed early in September. This was slated last…

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Challenge bowls played

The Biz · Wednesday 17 May 1961 · page 11

In the No. 4 Bowls Pennants, the challenge game between Cabramatta Women's…

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Singles Results in Bowls

The Biz · Wednesday 17 May 1961 · page 12

A good attendance of social rinks at the Fairfield Bowling Club on Saturday, produced…

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