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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1921

307 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 16

Cricket. I.D.C.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1921 · page 12

Owing to the stormy weather conditions prevailing on Saturday afternoon last the grade games were not commenced. Thus the round will be…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 14

To-morrow (Saturday), at Bode's there will be a match between the whippers Trixie and Lily, to be followed by a sweepstake. The promotor…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 6

By beating Dapto on Saturday last Thirroul Cricket Club is now assured of winning the second-grade competition…

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BOWLS Final-"B" Pennants

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 2

Wollongong went to the city to meet that very strong club parramatta, who were, by the way, in the finals last year. Unfortunately…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 2

The second of the inter-District matches between Kiama and Illawarra Associations with take place on the Kiama wicket to-day, play…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 12

On Saturday afternoon, at Bode's enclosure plenty of rabbits will be available for try-outs and matches. Then on Monday, commencing at 2 p.m…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 6

At Bode's enclosure on Saturday last there was a match for £5 aside between W. Meehan's Trixie and J. MaGoldrick's Lilli Pilli, best of 11 courses…

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Boxing. Brodie Defeats Hilt

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 13

There was another record house on Saturday night at the Globe, when almost £130 was taken. There was indeed a very enticing programme: Two ten…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 3

The large number of enthusiasts who attended at the Globe Stadium on Saturday evening last witnessed one of the best programmes yet…

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Bowls Wollongong v. WOONONA

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 6

Four full rinks met Woonona last Saturday, and fine play and a good contest occurred in each rink. I was pleased to see Lundie, the secretary…

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Sport and Play Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 4

The opening of the season at Dapto on Saturday when the home team met Keira on Reid Park, was marked by the enthusiasm or the large…

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Starlight Football Club Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

A most enjoyable dance was held by the Starlight Football Club in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday evening last, a very fair number attending…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 12

Dorrigo Allen says he will accept Joe Poland's challenge in last week's issue to fight at 8 stone, for £10 or £20 aside, and if Poland can't make…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 7

Several players are expressing a desire for a League meeting to be held soon, as they contend that many important matters have to be dealt with…

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Cricket Wollongong C.c

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 3

The following were the results of the matches played on the Showground during Easter:- Good Friday…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 7

The last round of the first grade competition will be commenced on Saturday as follow: Keira v. Bulli-Woonona, at Keira…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 2

During the holidays the Kiama and Quarry Clubs engaged three Sydney Clubs in matches, The Quarry Club won both their games. Kiama were…

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Boxing. Kelly Outpoints Humphries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 3

When a boxer who can fight a bit, and a fighter who can box a bit clash in nine cases out of ten a great battle is the outcome, and so it was at the…

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Boxing. KELLY v. HUMPHRIES

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 13

Another good house at Corrimal on Saturday night, when Tommy Kelly, the popular lightweight, met and defeated Pat Humphries, of Sydney. Humphries…

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FOOTBALL (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 12

Sir,—Might I be permitted through the columns of your valuable paper to draw the attention of the football clubs, the Association, and especially the…

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