1959 Claxton Shield
1959 Claxton Shield Champions |
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South Australia 6th title |
The 1959 Claxton Shield was the 20th annual Claxton Shield, it was held in Melbourne, Victoria. It was originally scheduled for Perth, Western Australia, but when teams hinted at pulling out of the Shield that year due to travel costs, the venue was moved. The participants were South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland. The series was won by South Australia, claiming their fifth Shield title.[1]
References[]
- ^ Harris, J.O (2009). Queensland Baseball 1905-1990. p108.
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