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Sport, 1914

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Thirroul Golf Links

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 16

The latest addition to the attractions of Thirroul, a golf course, was on Saturday afternoon, opened. The committee were disappointed as…

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Proposed South Coast Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 7

A meeting was held in the Brighton Hotel, Kiama, on Saturday night last for the purpose of introducing the League game of football in that…

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Sport Boxing. Brodie V. Young Whittaker

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 14

After somewhat lengthy spell the Star Stadium last Saturday night, was the scene of a glorious battle To begin at the beginning the first…

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Kembla Grange Races. a Huge Success. Beck's Lager Wins Big Event

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 4

"What more could one wish for than a perfect day, ideal course, big, cro&d of people, large fields, and racing full of excitement," was the way…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1914 · page 2

The Pennant games are over, and we have lost. Every man has done his best and deserves credit for that. Most of the Pennant players have been…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 14

The semi-finals of the Corrimal tournament will be fought to-night. Some half-dozen smart lads are instill, and some good bouts should…

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Sporting. Soccer Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

A committee meeting was held at Tutteorsall's Hotel on Saturday night, Mr. A. Rae presiding. Mr. T. Parkinson's resignation was received with…

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Kembla Grange Races

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 14

Next Thursday the Kembla Grange course will be again in use. The entries number 131, including some of the most noted performers in…

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South Coast Lawn Tennis Association. Third Round

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 9

Following are the drawings in connection with the above Association to be played on Saturday next: Sharp and Cramer v. winners of Stewart…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 2

The final of the competition arranged by the Illawarra Cricket Association was commenced on the Green last Saturday, when the Excelsior and…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 7

Saturday last was an oil day on the green, but a few enthusiasts put in an appearance. Several of those who lately joined the club were…

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Soccer Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 7

One of the largest meetings of footballers interested in "Soccer" was held at Frew's Rooms on Tuesday last, when the Wollongong Life…

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Boxing. Barrett G Prentice

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 4

At the Star Stadium on Saturday night, the lightweights, Bert Barrett, of Wollongong, and George Prentice, of Mortdale, stripped for a 20 round…

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Boxing. the Corrimal Tourney

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 14

Dan O'Connell's 9.2 Tournament, at Corrimal was advanced another stage on Friday night last with the following results:—…

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Lost Golf Balls. Judge's Witty Dissertation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 3

"Whose property is a lost golf ball?" Recent Magisterial decisions on the [?] have been somewhat mixed, and judge Perry has a witty summing-up of…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 2

The semi-finals of the gents' doubles tournaments conducted by the South Coast Tennis Association were played off on the Presbyterian court on…

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Re Kitty on Bowls. (To the Yditor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 2

Sir,—Kitty generally writes fairly well and occasionally may make a suggestion that will do the Club some good. But his comments on the…

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Kiama Cricket Club Season 1913-14

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 April 1914 · page 2

The following averages were compiled by member of the Kiama Cricket Club during the season just closed. The club's gold medal for batting…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 12

There will be no contest at Star Stadium this Saturday night. Freddie Dawes v. Bert Barrett is the fixture the management of Star…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 2

The following will represent the Wollongong Club in the match against Beecroft on the local Green to-morrow (Friday):—Stumbles, Kiernan…

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