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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1921

307 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 16

Cricket. I.D.C.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 6

The first annual dinner of the Illawarra District Cricket Association was held at Mrs. Savill's rooms on Saturday night last, and was an unqualified…

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Sport and Play the South Coast Tennis Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 6

At a meeting of the South Coast Tennis Association it was decided to play the finals of the Gent.'s Doubles and Singles Championship, and…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

The following players will represent he Starlights 1st Grade against Pyree [?]st Grade today (Saturday) to be played on the Kiama showground:—…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The house, though large, was not the bumper one that one would expect for a contest between two men with such reputations as Cole and…

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Bowls Pennant Finals South Coast Bowls Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 5

Bowral representatives, after haps and mishaps, arrived to play finals in pairs and rink on Saturday. Pairs were played on Wollongong…

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Boxing. Port Kembla Some More

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 7

Although it was but a fortnight since the Port Kembla Pastime Club held its night in aid of the baths funds, there was another splendid…

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Local and General. Tennis at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

A strong Tennis Club has been formed at Albion Park, and already 30 members have been enrolled. Mr. Gab. Timbs is…

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Football Notes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 May 1921 · page 2

V. Fields, the crack Gerringong threeqquarter is now a referee, and from all accounts is giving every satisfaction. "Bluey" Jones, Pyree's centre…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 9
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Port Kembla Pastime Club are having a big night on Wednesday, 18th, in the Empire Hall. One 10-round bout— Martin Lacey (Port Kembla) v. Peter…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 1

The question is frequently asked, "How is bowling on the South Coast progressing?" Not at all badly. Unfortunately, Kiama green is not yet…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 16

To-morrow at Bode's enclosure, there will be an open whippet stake for an unlimited number of dogs, with a greyhound stake to follow. In addition, two…

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Sport and Play Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 1

The Austinmer Church of England Tennis Club will meet a team on, Mr. Wynne's court at Thirroul to-morrow (Saturday), and on to-morrow week…

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Sport Held Over From Last Week. Boxing. Cole Defeats Brodie

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 20

Jack Cole, of Sydney, met and defeated our local heavyweight, Bill Bro[?]e, at the Globe Theatre on Saturday [?]ight, 30th, before a very good house of…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 2

Following is the result of last Saturday's competition matches:— 1st Grade. KIAMA v. JAMBEROO…

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Football Notes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 2

J. Graham has returned to the fold again. He played a good game for Jamberoo on Saturday—the "Kangaroo Hop" is his speciality…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 5

The house at the Globe Stadium, Wollongong, on Saturday, though not as large as on previous occasions, was by no means a bad one. Three…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 1
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The second draw of the 9 9. and 8.9 tourney bouts took place at the Thirroul Stadium on Friday night "Nutty" Fairhall. the Cessneck…

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