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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1912

405 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 14 of 21

Rugby—(union)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 14

The final of the Southern District Rugby competition was played at Kiama on saturday last, under rather sloppy conditions Great interest…

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Boxing. Novice Tournament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 14

On Friday 30th, commences at Bellambi, a novice tournament, weight 9st, 71bs. to 9st. 10lbs. There is 8 guineas for the winner, and for second…

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"Sower" Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 14

Two games were played at Bode's grounds on Saturday last. The first match was a third grade competition one, Flinders v. Woonona A. the…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 14

It was Pat. Cleary, not Taylor, as stated in last issued, who refereed the Hickman-Cox contest at Grafton. Barrett is busily preparing for…

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Spouting. Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 9

Bert Barrett is putting in work preparing for his forthcoming contest with Straney. It is antici pated that this light will be a real…

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Cricket. AUSTRALIA V. Gloucestershire. London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 2

Owing to the ruin, the wicket is very soft. Australia have lost three wickets for 94 — Kelleway 28, Minnett 33, Bardsley, not our, 18…

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Sorting. Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 2

Wollongong Congregational Lawn Tennis Club Played a match against Woonona Methodist Club on the local court on Saturday. Scores…

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League Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 2

A match surrounded by more than ordinary interest eventuated at Clarke's ground on Saturday last between teams representing Mount Keira…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 9

Bort Barrett informs us that he is anxious to make a match with Robertson, of Corrimal, for £10. The money will be forthcoming if Robertson is…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 9

Wollongong play Woonona on the local green to-morrow. The Wollongong players will be chosen from those present on the green at 2.15 p.m…

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Illegal to Win Too Much. Bowls and Tennis Unlawful

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 8

It is illegal to win more than £10 at cards. This fact, bearing with it a breath of the dissipated days of long ago, and bringing up pictures of roues in satin…

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Rugby—(league)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 11

The League meeting took place at O'Brien's on Tuesday night last. The response from the various clubs was disappointing; however, the business…

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"Sower" Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 11

The conclusion, of the first round of the third grade Soccer competition, was completed on Saturday last. The four leading teams are to play off…

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League Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 9

The League meeting took place on Tuesday night. Very little interest appears to be taken in the meetings by the various clubs, particularly…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 2

In connection with the final of the South Coast Football Union's competition, which was won by Nowra Warriors, the Kangaroo Valley team protested, and the protest…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Kiama District Cricket Association is to be held this (Saturday) evening, and it is hoped a good representative meeting will result, and…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 4

Am Albion Park correspondent writes :—A meeting of the Albion Park Cricket Club is to be held during the week to resuscitate the club for the…

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Sporting. "Soccer" Football

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 3

The following team will represent Wollongong E. Coy. Cadets against the public School on the Green to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon:…

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Swimming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

At Hamburg, Miss Fanny Darack, champion lady swimmer, of Sydney, has won 100 and 200 metres free style, and 200 metres breast stroke free. Miss…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

The final test match of the triangular series was concluded on Thursday. last, and was won by the Englishmen by 244 runs. the totals were—England 245 and 175,…

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