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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1920

326 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 17

Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 6
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Lovers of the noble art of self defence were well catered for during the Christmas holidays by the management of the Star Stadium. Large…

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SPORT Boxing. BRODIE v. HILT

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 5

As was anticipated, the Brodie-Hilt contest drew over a £100 house on Boxing Night. That is the 4th or 5th house over £100 since the re-opening of…

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Cricket ILLAWARRA v. METROPOLITAN

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 4

The N.S.W. Cricket Association sent along a strong team to play the district elect on Boxing Day and Saturday. Unfortunately the District were short of…

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Cricket Illawarra v. Metropolitan Team

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 8

Good bowling backed up by splendid fielding was responsible for the moderately small total the Sydney-siders made. Mills bowled 17 overs for only…

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Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 12

The final of the C. Flag Comp lakes place to-morrow on Woonona Green, The single-handed championship of South Coast matches commence on the…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 12

Mr. G. Bode, coursing promoter, advises owners of dogs to get their charges in condition, as coursing will be resumed in the course of a week…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 12

Team selected to represent Illawarra against Shoalhaven at Nowra, on Saturday. To leave by 7.15 train Friday night, and returning Sunday…

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Sport and Play. Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The single handed championship of the South Coast commences on the 17th and will be continued on the 24th and Anniversary Day. Drawings will…

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SPORT Boxing. To-morrow Night's Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 12

At the Globe Thatre to-morrow night Wally Kirwan will make his first appearance since he returned from active service, when he goes up against the…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

Another large audience was attracted to the Star Stadium on Saturday evening, to witness the match between Wally Kirwan and Jack…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

At Woonona, on Saturday last, Wollongong Bowling Club victoriously concluded a most successful season, when the C. Grade team, for the…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 14
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Illawarra team against Kiama District at Thirroul, play commencing at 10 a.m.: Mills, Matthews, Dr. Kirkwood (Pork Kembla), S. and W…

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SPORT Boxing. KIRWAN v. HILT

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 17

There was again a fair attendance at the Globe Theatre on Saturday night to see Wally Kirwan and Jack Hilt contest the best of 20 rounds, but Wally…

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Cricket. the Illawarra Team's Visit to Nowra

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 17

The Illawarra team left Wollongong on Friday night last by the 7.15 train, and arrived at Nowra at 9.30. The were met at the railway by…

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Swimming

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 9

Last Saturday afternoon a swimming race for boys was carried out at the Wollongong Baths. A prize of £1 1s was generously donated by a Brisbane…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 7

Owing to the inclemency of the weather all games in the single-handed championship had to be postponed last Saturday. The tournament will…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 15

Attention is drawn to advt. in this issue notifying all whippet owners to have their dogs at Bode's Hotel, to-morrow at 2 p.m., for official…

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Swimming School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 15

The lessons in this useful art which were organised by the Department of Education for the holidays, eventuated very satisfactorily in Wollongong…

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