Sports
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Easy win
Luvya Mumma, a full sister to ‘Country Cups King’ galloper Station One, won easily at Kilmore races last week. As one punter said afterwards … “she had to win with that name and Valentine’s Day just round the corner”. Macedon Ranges trainer Liam Howley said Luvya Mumma, by Toranado from Alittle Loose, looked to be…
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Pickleball growing
Pickleball was incorporated into Riddells Creek Tennis Club’s activities in February last year, and the upsurge of interest has been much stronger than originally predicted. Since sessions began on Tuesdays evenings, the club has had people aged from eight to 80 years participating in this fun, social game. Last year the club obtained a grant…
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New club, new home
The new-look Central Victorian Rangers Baseball Club held its first ‘Come and Try Day’ this month at their new home at the Elphinstone Recreation Reserve. If you have ever thought about trying your hand at baseball this is your golden opportunity! Another event will be held this Sunday March 2 at 10am at their new…
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Wendy Gray Shield this Sunday
Kyneton Cricket Club will be hosting the final round of the Central Highlands Wendy Gray Shield this Sunday. The Under 14 girls competition sees players from right across central Victoria representing Castlemaine, Gisborne and Maryborough Cricket Associations fighting for the prestigious title. Heading into day two, Gisborne White is currently undefeated, followed by Gisborne Green,…
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Vic champs
Local Sacred Heart College students, brother and sister Tyler and Piper Fynch, won gold at the Victorian Country Championships held at Lar Birpa Athletics track in Bendigo on the Australia day long weekend. Tyler competed in the U16 1500m and 3000m run, claiming gold in both events with 12-year-old sister Piper victorious in the U16…
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Grand Final at MCG
Gisborne District Cricket Association has again selected Macedon Cricket Ground at Tony Clarke Reserve as the venue for the forthcoming McIntyre Cup Firsts Grand Final. The match to decide this season’s premiers takes place on Saturday March 29 and Sunday March 30. Tony Clarke Oval was also used for the 2023-24 season McIntyre grand final,…
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RL United’s success tale
Less than 12 months ago, the fledgling Romsey Lancefield United Basketball Club made a big step forward with six junior teams being accepted into the strong Sunbury Basketball Association competition. Now, such has been the level of interest and enthusiasm generated, at least 16 RL United teams will compete in the winter season. And there’s…
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All pink at WCC
Woodend Cricket Club has supported the McGrath Foundation since 2011, and on Saturday more than 70 guests enjoyed a high tea at Gilbert Gordon Oval, enabling the club to raise funds for breast cancer research. Pink Stumps Day included plenty of fun and games, live music, raffles, giveaways and auctions. Early indications reveal the club…
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Spirited matches battled out
Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides completed their round 11 two-day fixture on Saturday. A Reserve played one-day matches in round 16, B Grade contested round 12, the Women’s teams contested round 7, and C Grade (Under 16) wrapped up round eight two-day clashes. Highlights of the round were Barkers Creek B Grade batsman…
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Champs do battle
Ballarat Highlands Bowling Region Champion of Champions competition kicked off on Sunday, contested by men’s and women’s singles champions from all region clubs. This includes all clubs in the local Highlands Region. The first two knockout rounds of the finals took place at Central Wendouree, Kyneton, Webbcona and Woodend bowling clubs. Woodend returned as a…
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Macedon hang on
Underdogs Macedon showed plenty of resilience to stave off Gisborne’s desperate efforts to win their round 12 McIntyre 1sts match at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday. Rain was Macedon’s initial saviour, with more than half an hour’s play lost, then several of the the Cats’ younger batters “dug in” and at stumps the score was 9/169…
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Country Week record breaker
Records tumbled yesterday (Tuesday) when Gisborne District Cricket Association outclassed Wangaratta at Melbourne Country Week. GDCA vice-captain Marcus Stewart hit a superb unbeaten 152 (14 fours, four sixes) to become the highest GDCA scorer yet in Country Week competitions. The tally of 7/325 from 50 overs was a record as well for the GDCA, and…