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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 12, 1950

Page

5

State Championship Bowling Stars Head to Sydney

Bill is holder of the District Cup for Singles and has won the Club Championship during his tenure. He will face the state's top bowlers in Sydney, though rivals Bob Gordon and Bill Simmons cannot compete. Rumors say the Macksville quartet who won the District Fours may also skip Sydney. Weekend results include Nolan and Smith tying Rippon and Hatch 26-25, Buckler and Chapman beating Thompson and Buckler 24-20, Law and Robinson over Hutton and Ekrist 24-20.

Bill Sydney Bob Gorton Bill Simmon Simmon Ttig Macksville Nolan Smith Rippon Hatch R. Buckler Chapman W. Thompson W. Buckler Law Robinson d.Hutton Kchrist

Raleigh Rifle Club Wins Feros Gold Cup At Dorriga

Raleigh Rifle Club defeated Dorriga 1042 to 1034 to claim the Feros Gold Cup on a second attempt. Raleigh’s top scorers were R Browning with 109 and R Johnston with 108, while Dorriga’s W H Whitfae shot 109 to lead.

Raleigh Rifle Club Feros

District Rugby League meeting approves measures for players and officials

Delegates from Nambucca Bowraville and Macksville praise football quality while agreeing on issuing 15 tickets to third grade players per match. The plan sets 1.45 pm starts for reserve grade, two halves of 35 minutes, five minute interval. Officials to be provided for first and reserve grades where possible. Referees and linesmen fees fixed for grades and linesmen.

Ppallores Emphatic Nambucca Bowraville Macksville Nsw Coffs Diggers Wal Duncan J. Reid Messrs G. Aylward L. Lynch

Randwick Race Selections by Mannion

The report lists race selections from Randwick with results by horse pairings across times 1.25 3.10 and 4.45 noting winners such as Gene Loo Waterfront and Freyberg Grand Beau Mona’s Choice Saville Row plus placements for other runners and the odds indicated.

Gene Loo Happy Maid Waterfront Boatman Golden Brew Bank Stream Deputation Freyberg High Sign Grand Beau Lordley Mona's Choice I Ferocious Lass Saville Row Marine Victory

May monthly rifle match at 300 yards yields high scores

The May monthly stage at 300 yards saw J Gorton top with 73 and J J Hill close on 72 amid a biting southerly wind. Several shooters reached the 80 handicap in the first stage, including K Yager T Russell and K Green, with detailed scores listed for each competitor. The second stage at 500 yards is scheduled for next Sunday morning.

J. Gorton J. J. Hill K. Yager T. Russell K. Green

Matches at Week End At Jetty Oval Sunday

Coffs Harbour meets Nam Bucca in a three-match rugby program at Jetty Oval with altered backs and strengthened three quarters. Referees warn players to be ready on time as Diggers travel to Bowraville to face locals in pursuit of revival and a strong A grade lineup heads the card.

Colfis Harbour Nambuceca Nambucca Urunga Coffs King Duncan Dave Appleton Fos

Coffs Tennis Club Notes and Membership Push

The Coffs Tennis Club notes a close to £100 bank balance after paying all accounts and urges more member participation at meetings and working bees. It highlights upcoming Club Championships starting the first Sunday in June with A and A Reserve events, entry fees, and a needed roof project for the clubhouse plus winter play and court maintenance.

Mar

Golf Club Associates Hold 15 Hole Stableford Event

At Coffs Harbour the Golf Club Associates conducted a 15 hole stableford last Sunday. Mrs Lowery won with 33 points. On Wednesday Mrs T Seccombe, associate president, won an 18 hole stroke event with 56 nets. Final scores ranged from Mrs Seccombe noted 64 27 57 to Mrs Ryan 1013 27 85. The draw and partner selections will be at the clubhouse at 2 30 pm.

Coffs Harbour Clarke M. Hill No Ryan L Wil Tollowing Ay Associates

Tennis Teams Clash on Saturday Rodent City Courts

The Red Team, led by captain A Han naford, with J Maleus E pon, B Herbert, Mrs Finlay, and Mrs Creer, faces the Jets Lat Cats this Saturday.

Night tennis clash of undefeated Oxen and Chesties

Night tennis brought together the two undefeated teams Oxen and Chesties with Oxen taking a slim early lead. Mrs Thompson and Yvonne Gregor were defeated in ladies doubles by Mrs Creer and Mrs Smith. Le Yarra beat Sawtelli in a concluded match with Ron Maxwell and Fred Gardiner showing strong play. George Haworth appears a rising force for weekend tennis as seeding may shift by season end. Catholic fields a second A grade team, Coffs prepares a Sunday men’s side, and junior under 18 competition offers needed play ahead of Jantzen and Dyer Cups.

Oxen Chesties Thompson Yvonne Gregor le Yara Sawtelli le Yarra Ron Maxwell Fred Gardiner George Haworth Catholic Coffs

Rifle Match Set Between Old Diggers and Coltis Club

Old Diggers claim they have kept sharp and will challenge Coltis Rifle Club at the local range next Sunday. The Diggers lineup includes J J Hill as captain G D Seccombe H Bailey F Shi Jim Reid F Pulling and Orman ready to fire for the match.

Old Diggers Coltis Rifle Club Diggers J.J. Hill G D. Seccombe H. Bailey F. Shi Jim Reid F. Pulling Orman

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Atf RACE SELEC Randwick Mannion D. Sharpe V. Barnier D. Noble J. Hayes K. Pulling Pelaco JACK _SIMMON D. Cross W. Williams S. Ryan K. Duncan N. Hill D. Appleton B. Worland T. McLean W. Pearce K. Richardson F. Kirkby S. Betts R. Goodenough M. McCarthy K. Nolan G Duncan K. Hall W. Richardson R. Latham W. Bea Hooden Jack Patterson Newtown Clarrie Rowsell Teece Mclean M Stcce V_ Burke McCans Stocke R. Baker Patternon G Crebe W Bailey R. Pybald Squires Rawgel H Bald G Malout R. Dahli Reid M Reeves L Ferguson H Reid Moran N Ames Nelsor J Bissett R. Nelson C Rawsell Willams Millgate Evans Collier Perin Moses Turk Elliotr M.dewell McDowell Pepper White Platter Clark Simmer Walls Gorton Cox's Corner Bernie Malou Ted Wedg Coffs Tennis Club Golf Club Associates Diggers v Club Consult J. Pollock Marie Hunt High Street Lyle J. Campbell Samio Samio & CO
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