The

Claxton Shield The Claxton Shield was the name of the premier baseball competition in Australia held between state-based teams, as well as the name of the trophy awarded to the champion team. From the summer of 1989–90 until 2001–02, and again since 2010� ...

is an annual competition held by the

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. The 2003 Shield reverted to its original form for the first time since

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, due to the folding of the

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. The Shield was held in

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at the

Blacktown Olympic Park Blacktown International Sportspark (BISP) (formally known as Blacktown Olympic Park) is a multi-sports venue located in Rooty Hill, a suburb in Sydney, Australia. The venue includes two cricket grounds, which have also been used for Australian r ...

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between 26 January to 1 February .

Ladder - After Round Robin

Championship series

Game 16: 31 January 2003 - Cut Throat Final 1st v 4th

Game 17: 31 January 2003 - Cut Throat Final 2nd v 3rd

Game 18: 1 February 2003 - Championship Game - Winner 1 vs 4 Vs Winner 2 vs 3

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Awards

Top Stats

All-Star Team

External links

Official Baseball Australia WebsiteOfficial 2003 Claxton Shield Website
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