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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1914

368 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 19

Rugby Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 2

Unanderra first grade journeyed to Woonona on Saturday last, 1st inst., to try conclusions with Woonona team in a competition match. Although…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 7

The results of the matches played on Saturday last are as follows:—Balgownie 4 sets 39 games defeated Parrawanna 4 sets 34 games…

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Lawn Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 13

The play on Saturday resulted: Balgownie, 4 sets, 39 games; "Tarrawanna, 4 sets, 34 games. Congregational B, 4 sets, 87 [?]…

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Sport. Boxing. Gleeson Defeats Black Paddy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 14

A good house at the Star Stadium on Saturday night witnessed above contest, which was not appreciated to any great extent. The…

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Rugby League. Balgownie Shamrocks v. Pt. Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 14

These third grade teams met at Balgownie Park on Saturday before, the largest crowd seen on the Park this season, including many ladies,…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The contest set down for decision it the Star Stadium on Saturday night next in between Black Paddy and Wally Kirwan. A good and exiting…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

Wollongong and Woonona met for the final on Corrimal 'Green in the South Coast Shield. It would not be hard for me, as is sometimes done…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

A match was played on Saturday between teams representing Woonona Baptists and Wollongong Presbyterians, on the latters court, and resulted…

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Sporting. Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

In the League matches on Saturday Jamberoo defeated Bombo by 19 points to 6, Kiama forfeited to Nowra. and Gerringong defeated Kangaroo Valley…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 14

Wally Kirwin's £5 still lies at this office, and is witling for Fireman Brown to cover it, for their match next pay Saturday, 29th…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 5

The Enmore football team visited Albion Park on Saturday last, and tried conclusions with the local team, and after a good game it resulted in…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 5

It is doubtful if the Albion Park Cricket Club will reform' for the coming season, owing to some of its past members leaving the district. It is…

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Rugby League. Second Grade

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 14

Dapto v. Balgownie at Balgownie Mr. Orphin, referee Keira v. Bucs., at Wollongong. Mr. Masters, referee…

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Lawn Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 13

Presbyterian v. Helensburgh. Port Kembla v. Albion Park. Tarrawanna v. Congregational B. Congregational A v. Balgownie…

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Base Brands. Delished by Special Arrangement. an Australian Story. All Queensland Rights Reserved. Chapter Viii. the Waranda Races

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 6

"If you will go boys, here is the last pound I have," said Mrs. Haynes on the morning of the Waranga races. "No, no. We cannot take that…

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Sporting. Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 August 1914 · page 2

On Saturday last, chatting with two of the Wollongong skippers on the game and how it is that Wollongong got beaten, one of them suggested…

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Boxing. Black Paddy V Wally Kirwan

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 August 1914 · page 2

In the Star' Stadium on Saturday night Black Paddy scored the verdict on points against Wally Kirwan, of Wollongong, in a 20-round bout. The…

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Shamrock Football Club Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

The annual ball in connection with the above club, was held on Wednesday last, and was a brilliant success. The dancers numbered about fifty…

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Football Rugby League. Balgownie Shamrocks v. UNANDERRA

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 15

The above Third Grade teams met at Balgownie Park on Saturday before a good attendance of spectators, the 'Derra winning the toss set…

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Rugby[?]

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 11

Port Kembla [?] Second Grade [?]ambi's Ground [?] a fine exhibition [?]…

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