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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1919

309 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 16

Football Soccer. Pyrmont v. BALGOWNIE

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 1

The Gardiner Cup matches commenced at Woonona on Saturday last, in the presence of a large crowd of spectators. The first match, Pyrmont v…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 14

Fred Mason says he can find a sidewager to box Mat Poland of Mt. Kembla Bert Barrett, after some years' absence from the boxing game, has been…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 12

All club delegates are specially reminded to be present at Saturday night's meeting, also tho selection committee As a result of the late benefit…

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Rugby League. (John L.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 14

Wollongong footballers Were very unsuccessful last Saturday, all 3 teams feeling defeated, though by very narrow margins. The Seconds suffered defeat…

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Football Soccer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 4

Balgownie and Y.M.C.A. provided an excellent exhibition of football in the Gardiner Cup competition at Woonona on…

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New Tennis Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 12

At a meeting held in the Town Hall on Thursday, 4th instant, a new tennis club was formed. The club's headquarters are in Market-street, near the…

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Cricket. Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 14

Statistics of last season show that a total of 14 matches were played of which seven were von, four lost, and three drawn. A. Staff, 20.42 for seven…

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Correspondence. the Cricket Association. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 8

Sir,—In reply to the letter which appeared in your last issue over signature of Mr. Mintorn, secretary of I.D. Cricket Association re statement…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 September 1919 · page 3

The Dinkums who played three of their best men short me with the first defeat of the [?] at the hands of [?] on Saturday the scores…

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Football Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 4

A well attended meeting of the League was held at Mr. Minche's rooms on Saturday night, and a lengthy programme of business got…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 4

Ma and I, to please our Daddy—who is an enthusiastic bowler, went to see a match, which Dad said was the no plus ultra of bowls. When we…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 9

To morrow at Bode's Grounds, there will be a whippet stake, 28lb and under, decision on the kill, Entries close on the ground at 2 p.m. See advt…

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SPORT Rugby League. Rugby League Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 17

At Minch's rooms, Crown-street, last Saturday evening a lengthy programme of business was dealt with. At times excitement rose high, but the president…

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Sport and Play Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 4

An interesting match was played on the Wollongong links last Saturday between teams picked by the president and secretary. At the conclusion…

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Boxing. Tom Thomas v. Fred Brock

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 4

For the opening contest ut the Globe on September 20th, the management Lave signed up Tom Thomas, the Thirroul champion, and Fred Brock, a…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 17

The annual meeting was held on Saturday night, when the following officials were appointed:—Patron. Mr. H. R. Lee; president, Dr. H. H. Lee…

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Football Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 5

Tho following is the draw for next Saturday's competition, viz.: Buccaneers IIl. v. Gwynneville III, Showground, 2 p.m. Referee, F…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 4

The first of the single championship matches was played off on Saturday between [?] and Lundic. It was won by [?] 31 to 13, but the scores do…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 12

An open greyhound stake to be followed by a sweepstake, will be decided at Bode's grounds to-morrow (Saturday). Plenty of rabbits and a good…

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SPORT Boxing. To-morrow Night's Contests

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 14

All arrangements are completed for the opening of the Globe Theatre to-morrow night, when Tom Thomas and Fred Brock meet in a 20-rounder for a…

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