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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1921

307 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 16

Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 3

A larger house thau usual was registered at the Globe Stadium, Wollongong, on Saturday evening last. The principal contest was between…

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Football League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 4

Although Saturday last was not an ideal day for football a good number of enthusiasts attended at the Show Ground, Wollongong to witness the…

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Boxing. GRIFFIN v. KELLY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 10

Despite the heavy rain which fell throughout Saturday last, there was almost a record house at the Globe Theatre when Frank Griffin, of Port…

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Rugby League Re Scarborough Complaint

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 14

Editor, Sir,—In your last issue I noticed a complaint from a person signing himself as "A Lover of Sport," in which he thinks he is doing some great…

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Sport and Play Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 7

The "Diggers" are to play against Thirroul to-rabrrow at 3.30. 'Bus leaves "dug-out" at 2 o'clock. Team: Slater, O'Brien, (2), Martin, Lewis,…

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Boxing. Semi-finals of the Thirroul Tourney

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 20

Up to date, the Thirroul Stadium management have not been blessed with the best of weather conditions; nevertheless there was a fine muster last Friday…

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Sporting. Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 July 1921 · page 2

Kiama players enjoyed the jaunt to Nowra on Monday week and appreciated the hospitality extended by the local club, who entertained them right…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 July 1921 · page 2

Last Saturday's competition matches resulted as under:— 1st GRADE. Gerringong and Berry played a draw,…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Curley Parkes, the Port Kembla champion boxer, and who has a local unbeaten record, will face Fireman Lewis (Sydney) in a twenty-round…

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FOOTBALL Soccer

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 9
Also in Illawarra Mercury

On the previous Saturday when Balgownie and Woonona teams met an unbrella was left in the stand by Mr. C. Husband of the first-aid, when…

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School Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 9

The first round of the Schools' Soccer Football Competition has been completed, and the results of the games, with the exception of the last day's play in…

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Sport and Play Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 7

The handicap tournament at the Corrimal green1 is nearing conclusion, j only three being left in to complete the finall The tournament is…

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Bulli-woonona Cricket Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 5

The annual meeting, of members of the Bulll-Woonona Cricket Club was held Monday night, Mr. P. D. Edmondson presiding over an…

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Ambulance at Football Matches (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 18

Sir,—Will you please grant me a little space in the Soccer news of your valuable paper to inform the players and public generally that last season…

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Sporting. Racing Tips for To-day. Billiards

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 2

Entries are being received for a billiard tournament at the School of Arts, with the condition that all games unplayed within 10 days after drawing…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 3

Curly Parkes, of Port Kembla, added another to his list of victories on Saturday night last at the Globe Stadium, Wollongong, accounting for…

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Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 7

A meeting was held on Tuesday night at Mr. G. Winley's residence, West Wollongong, for the purpose of forming a West Wollongong Tennis Club. The…

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Football Soccer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 4

The Gardiner Cup fixtures between Balgownie, Woonona, Corrimal and Thirroul attracted good crowds, and sterling games were seen. The…

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