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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1911

477 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 14 of 24

Boxing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 2

The contest for the heavyweight boxing championship of Australia, between Bill Lang and Bill Squires, took place at the Olympia Stadium at Brisbane on…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama cricket club is to be held one night next week. The principal business will be appointment of delegates and election of officers. It is…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 3

It is probable that articles will be signed for a match between Ted Robbie and Tom Townsend at the Sydney Stadium shortly. Robbie says he will…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 3

The following players have been chosen to represent Wollongong at Chatswood on Tuesday next, 22nd, and at Mossman on Wednesday, the…

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Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 3

The draw and handicaps for the president's trophy are posted in the golf shed. The competition starts to morrow for those drawn, and one week…

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Soccer Football. Interstate Match. Illawarra Players in Tasmania. N.s.w. Wins by 5 Goals to 3

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 3

The first interstate match, under British Association rules, between New South Wales and Tasmania took place on the Hobart Cricket Ground…

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Boxing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1911 · page 2

A cable published in Monday's dailies states that Jack Johnson has been matched to light Bombadier Wells at Earl's Court, London, on October 2. The arena holds…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1911 · page 2

On Saturday last the Shellharbor fool-bailers played the return match with the Kiama Shamrocks on Church Point, It was a scramble from start to finish, and…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 14

Jack Whittaker, who finished his training preparations at Wollongong, met Colin Bell ("The hope of the White Race") at the Gaiety on…

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Rugby (League)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 14

The Illawarra Rugby League will continue its competition to-morrow at Bode's grounds. keira I. will play Keira II., and Bulli will play…

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Tennis Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 7

The second annual plain and fancy-dress ball in connection with the local tennis club took place on Friday night last, and from all points of…

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Sport Football. "Soccer."

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 14

Wollongong District School had an engagement at Scarborough on Saturday, but only six of the team turned up at the station, one of whom…

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Rugby (Union). I.r.f.u. Fixtures To-morrow

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 August 1911 · page 14

Port Kembla v. Buccaneers, on the Green, at 3.30 p.m. Mr. Johnson, referee. Corrimal v. Woonona, at Woonooa, 3.30. Mr. Lisle, referee…

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Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1911 · page 2

A cable message states that the Jersey 440 yards Saltwater Championship was won by Harold Hardwick, the Sydney swimmer, in 5min. 40scc. Hardwick defeated P…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1911 · page 2

A meeting in connection with the local cricket club will be held in the Council. Chambers on Wednesday night next at 8 o'clock…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 23 August 1911 · page 2

The Second round of the junior competition was concluded on Saturday lost, when Kiama Shamrocks defeated Berry on the Church Point by 28 points to 5. Dixon…

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Sporting. Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 23 August 1911 · page 2

A meeting at the Kiama cricket club is to be held in the Council Chamber this (Wednesday) evening, at 8 o'clock, when a good attendance of members and intending…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 August 1911 · page 9

Ted Robbie has signed articles to fight Tim Land at the Sydney Stadium on September 13th. Robbie will train at O'Brien's hotel where he can…

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Rugby Rule

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 August 1911 · page 10

On Tuesday last [?]neyed to Wollongong [?]sions with the lo[?] first and second re[?]…

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League Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 August 1911 · page 9

On Saturday last Bulli and Wollongong Borough tried conclusions at Bode's grounds, the result being a win for Wollongong by 16 points to 3…

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