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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1921

307 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 16

Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 2

Last Saturday's competition matches resulted as follows:— 1st GRADE. Gerringong defeated Kangaroo…

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Football and Coursing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 1

At Bode's on Monday a very large attendance was present to witness soccer football and coursing. The occasion was a benefit organised by…

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Coursing and Football Benefit to Mrs. Bell

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 19

At Bode's Grounds on Monday last there was a very large attendance to witness Soccer football and coursing competitions promoted by the…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 14

To-morrow night's fight at the Globe Theatre should be very interesting; Jack Dillon has improved a lot since he has been in Jack Lynch's school…

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Boxing. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 18

Sir,—I think I am entitled to a brief space in your valuable boxing column, in respect to some unsportsmanlike things which were said of me in a letter…

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Boxing Kelly V. Murphy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 3

The boxing match between Tommy Kelly (South Coast) and Tommy Murphy (Temora), which had been arranged by Jimmy Sharman, a well…

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South Coast Tennis Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 14
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Draw for the mixed championships to-morrow:— Miss Allsep and Mr. Allsep v. Mrs. Hardy and Dumbrell on Bulli Catholic…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 2

Another examination for Local Referees will be held at Kiama on Saturday night, 11th instant. Any persons desiring to become referees are…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 15
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Sir,—Again I would like to address a few words to Rube Chie, of Dapto, in answer to a letter of his appearing in your last issue. I observe that he…

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Boxing. PARKES v DILLON

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 16

There was a very good attendance at the Globe, on Saturday night to witness the bout between the two clever welterweights. Curley Parkes, now a…

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Sport and Play Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 5

The "Rink" and, "Pairs" were notified that they had need to be ready on May 7th, but rain, etc., prevented play, and now they are set down for…

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FOOTBALL Soccer. a Complaint

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 10

Sir,—n behalf of the Port Kembla Club, I wish to enter an emphatic protest against the treatment meted out by the Illawarra District Soccer…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 10

The Corrimal stadium is to make a fresh start again shortly. Mr. Cooper is now prepared to make matches amongst local boys; Chie and Thompson will…

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Sport and Play Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 5

The handicaps being run on the local green are progressing well; only a couple of games have to be played to decide the winner. Mr. F…

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Sport and Play Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 3

The finals of the tournament in connection with Dapto Tennis Club were played off on Saturday afternoon, resulting in a win for Mr. Walter…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 2

The following is the team that will represents the Starlights 2nd Grade against Pyree on the showground to-day:—Full back: Stan Fadden;…

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Racing Tips for To-day. Rosehill

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 2

Hurdle Race.—Airdrie 1, Flaw 2, Sir Rep 3. Flying Handicap.—Cool Stimulants 1, Rosetree 2, Waitea 3…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 2

Notwithstanding the very wed afternoon, all the competition matches both 1st and 2nd grade, were played on Saturday…

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