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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1911

477 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 24

Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 5

Arrangements have been completed for a 20-round boxing contest between "Dutch" Hickman, champion of the South Coast, and Harry Smith, heavy…

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Rugby (Union)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 14

A delegate meeting of the Illawarra Rugby Union was held at O'Brien's Hotel on Monday night last. Mr. S. Thorne occupied the chair, delegates…

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League Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 14

The first League match in Illawarra—a match between two district League teams—will be played at Bode's grounds on Saturday, at 3 p.m…

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Illawarra Racing Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 13

This club's opening meeting is on Thursday, June 1st. The programme is comprised of a 100 sov., two 50 sov,, and two 25 sov. events. The…

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Sport "Soccer" Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 14

At a meeting of the above held in Wollongong, on Saturday last, the following motions were carried:—[?]. That entries for competition…

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Sporting. League Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 5

The first match of the season under League rules, will be played at Bode's grounds to morrow, between probables and possibles for the purpose of…

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Boxing in the Hall[?] (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 5

Sir,—It is exceedingly [?] the municipal electors of [?] to know that they have[?]cil a number of represent[?]…

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Sporting. Lawn Tennis

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 2

The second round of the gent's tournament in connection with the Central Park Club concluded on Wednesday afternoon. The results are—Noble beat Knight, by 20…

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Tennis Club Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1911 · page 2

Active preparations are on foot for the annual dance in connection with our tennis club. This is always one of the most enjoyable of social…

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Lawn Tennis

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 May 1911 · page 2

In the semi-final of the Central Park gent's tournament Kingsbury bent Noble by 18, and Berthaly defeated H. Robb by 9. This leaves Kingsbury (ser.) and…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 May 1911 · page 2

The S C. Rugby Union no longer exists. In its stead there is to be a South Coast Rugby "League."— distinction that carries a big difference. The revolt from…

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Rugby Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 5

Port Kembla and Buccaneer F.C. meet on Green Saturday (to'morrow) at 3.30. The Illawarra Rugby Union have…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Wollongong and Woonona Bowling Clubs, in order to to decine which is the premier club, journey to Rockdale on Saturday, 3rd June, to play…

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Spouting. Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 5

Ted Robbie, who fought Hickman on last pay Saturday, has been matched to fight Jim Wearing, of Coledale, on June 10th, at Harriot's new stadium…

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Rugby Union Rules

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 11

Mt. Kembla and Woonona, third grade teams tried conclusions at Clarke's grounds, Figtree, on Saturday last. The game throughout was…

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League Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The South Coast Rugby Union is now a dead letter, and in its place a League Union has been formed. The Sydney Union has promised to send…

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Rugby Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 2

On Saturday next, June 3rd, there will be two important matches on the Green under union rules. the first [?]natch is timed for 2 p.m., and will…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 2

After a spell of comparative quietness the local Bowling Green has suddenly sprang into a very animated concern. Every Saturday the two…

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