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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1920

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Cricket. I.d.c.a

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 8

The following is the draw for the 7th round of the first grade competition commencing on Saturday:—Wollongong v. Keira at Keira.:…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 14

The following is the draw for the 7th round of the First Grade Competition, commencing to-morrow (Saturday): Wollongong v Keira, at Keira…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 13

At last the big stunt for March 20 is at hand. It was got on the way some six or seven weeks ago, and some of the boys participating in it have been…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Mt. Keira Club was held last Friday, when the following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. Jas. Porter; president, H. Redman;…

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Bowls. Pairs Championship

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 13

The semi-final of the Pairs Championship being run under the auspices of the South Coast Bowling Association, as played on Saturday last at…

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FOOTBALL. Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 1

Rugby League enthusiasts who gathered at Figtree last Saturday were well entertained, as the two third grade matches were both up to, if…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 17
Also in Illawarra Mercury

At last the long-talked-of big boxing stunt came off in Wollongong last Saturday night, and the attendance was almost a record one, as was anticipated…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 4

The final of the pairs championship being run under the auspices of the South Coast Bowling Association was played off on the Wollongong green on…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 12

By advt. in this issue it will be noticed that a greyhound stake, best of three courses on the kill, will be runoff at Bode's on Easter Saturday, 3rd…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 13

A most enthusiastic and largely attended meeting of the Port Kembla. Rugby League footballers was held last Monday night at Cox's rooms with Mr…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 12
Also in Illawarra Mercury

To play for Illawarra against Mosman at Port Kembla on Easter Monday, commencing 10.30: Matthews, Mills, Gamble, Hartley, Comerford, W…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 8

Another big stunt on Saturday night amongst the local boxers, in which all the best procurable on the Coast will be represented…

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Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 8

Last Saturday, A. G. Beatson and T. Kiernan took first and second place, respectively in a points competition, played off on Wollongong green. The…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 9

Patrons of coursing will be well provided for at Bode's grounds on Saturday afternoon next when a greyhound stake will be decided. The…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 8

Keira Thirds against Buces, at Figtree, on Saturday: Full-back, N. Murphy; three-quarters. H. Webber, W. Robinson, W. O'Hara, H. Bird; halves…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 12

The following will represent Wollongong C.C. in their match against the Blacktown C.C. on the Showground on Good Friday, play commencing at 10.30…

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Tennis. S.C.T.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 8

The following are the results of last Saturday's matched: Gents. Doubles Championship— Wins and Troman v. Henry and Brown, 6-2…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1920 · page 2

Last Saturday Messrs. A. Beatson and T. Kiernan took first and second place respectively in a points competition, played off on…

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