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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1913

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Wollongong Racing Club. Brundee Lad Wins Double

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1913 · page 4

The September meeting of the above Club was held on the seaside course on Tuesday afternoon in perfect weather. The attendance was…

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S.C. Rugby Football Union

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 3

At a meeting of the South Coast Rugby Football held at McCaffrey's Hotel on Sept 3rd a protest was lodged by Berry Sports against the playing of Willmott with…

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Sporting. Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 September 1913 · page 2

A heavyweight boxing contest takes place at the Star Stadium on Saturday night next between Jack Whittaker and Kelly Mansfield. Both…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 12

The Buccaneers against Keira at Bode's grounds tomorrow.—Moore Slater, Shaw, Basley, Lobb, Hegarty, O'Brien, Baker, Taylor,…

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Sporting. Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 2

The contest between Jack Whittaker and Kelly Mansfield on Saturday night at the Star Stadium promises to attract a large crowd of spectators…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 6

The Albion Park Cricket Club will begin their season with a match on Eight-Hour Day, when they will engage with a team from the city…

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Kembla Orange Races

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 9

Although the weather on Tuesday was showery, there was quite a large gathering on this course to the Spring Meeting held last Tuesday. For the opening…

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Kembia Grange Races

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 4

Although the weather was showery on Tuesday, the Kerabla Grange Racing Club's fixture attracted over 1000 people to the picturesque course. The…

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Boxing. Hickman's Reply. To the Editor—

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 12

Sir,—Usually I would not take notice of letters appearing in the press when the author is afraid to sign his name. People of that class are not worth…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 5

At the Star Stadium, on Saturday night the building was crowded to witness Jack Whittaker and Kelly Mansfield, the opponents in a…

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Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 12

The following players will represent Wollongong in a match against Chatswood at Wollongong to-morrow morning —Beatson, Stumbles, Marks, Poulter, J…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 12

There was a fairly large feathering at Bode's grounds last Saturday to witness the Buccaneers and Keira meet in the first grade competition. Keira were…

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Rugby League Sports

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 9

All competitors are notified that their acceptance for hundred and twenty yards handicap at Bode's must be lodged with the secretary by ten o-clock Monday and…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 6

At a meeting of the local cricket club, held last Saturday night, it was decided to hold a concert in aid of the funds of the club during the…

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Tennis Social

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 6

On Friday night last the Albion Park Tennis Club held their annual social, and it proved a big success, although held so late in the season…

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Boxing. the Corrimal Tournament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 12

On Friday night last at Corrimal Dan O'Connell continued his nine stone six pounds tournament. Malady and Compton, who had not taken part on…

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Sporting. Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 8

The Wollongong C.C. will journey to Sydney and engage Arncliffe C.C., at Arncliffe on Eight-Hour Day, the match being an all day fixture…

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School Football. State Championship. Exciting Final

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 8

South Coast representatives of the Public Schools met the selected eleven of the Sydney High School. Our readers should observe that this…

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Jamberoo Football Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 2

On Tuesday evening last the annual meeting of the above was held at Jamberoo to wind up the affairs of the season. A progressive balance sheet and…

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Sporting. Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

The Wollongong bowlers its a visit from Chatswood Club on Saturday morning, the visitors winning by two points. Scores :—Poulter, Beatson,…

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