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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1920

326 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 17

Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 14

Archie Cowan was defeated on points at the Hippodrome in the 7.7 division (paper weight). Tommy Kelly was beaten on points…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 11

In the B Grade Knock-out Competition Buccs, defeated Keira at Bode's on Saturday last by 10 points to 3…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 11

The following is the draw for the first ties in the first round to be played on October 2nd and 9th:—, First Grade…

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FOOTBALL Soccer

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 15

Woonona met Cockatoo Dock at Bulli last Saturday, and a splendid game was the result. The visitors winning by 3-2. Woonona improved their team very…

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South Coast Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 11

Following is the draw in the above for Saturday, September 25th. The firstmentioned club will have the home match in each instance:…

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BOXING Tommy Kelly and Alex Pascoe Draw

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 1

There was a great roll-up of boxing fans to the Corrimal School of Arts last Saturday night to witness the much-discussed meeting of the…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 7

The adjourned meeting was held on Saturday night last, when entries were received for the competitions, five for first grade and eight for second, the…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 2

The semi-final in the 2nd Grade competition between She harbour and Bomaderry which resuted in a score-[?]ess draw at Berry last Saturday,is to…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Kiama Cricket Club was held in the Council Champers on Wednesday night last when the following were [?]ted to…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 11

The fixtures for Corrimal for to-morrow night have created very keen interest. There are to be three ten-rounders. Jack Meades (Coledale) and…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 12

The semi-finals of the k.o. competition were played at Bode's on Saturday last. Port Kembla defeated Corrimal B. by 25 points to nil; Thirroul…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 13

Buccs.' teams: Buccaneer A. v. Thirroul A., at Bode's, Saturday, 2nd Oct., 1920, at 3.30 p.m. Final K.O. Competition. Full-back, F. Johannson; halves…

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Golf

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 5

The official opening of the Club House and Links in connection with the Wollongong Golf Club will take place on Saturday afternoon. A…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 12
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Methodist O.K. team versus Corrimal, at Corrimal, to-morrow will be picked from the following. W. Puckeridge. A. Brown, F. Benson, F…

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FOOTBALL. Soccer. Gardiner Cup

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 2

In the State Championship last Saturday, Western and Balmain-Fernleigh gave a splendid exhibition of soccer football. Weston attacked…

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Illawarra District Cricket Association. Drawings for 1st and 2nd Round First Grade Competition. First Round. October 2nd and 9th

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 3

Thirroul v. Bulli-Woonona at Bulli and Thirroul. Messrs. Star & Larkin Umpires. Port Kembla v. Wollongong at Port…

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Tennis Club Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 2

The concert recently held at Gerringong in connection with the, local Tennis Club was a great success. There was a large attendance, the financial…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 13

A splendid night's sport was held at Kiama on Saturday, 2nd, when several Coast boys took. part. This not only provides more interesting…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 12

Only a moderate number turned up to witness the finals of both the A. and B. Grade K.O. Competitions at Bode's grounds on Saturday last. The…

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