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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1921

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Boxing. Thirroul Tourneys Concluded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 2

Bumper house at Thirroul last Friday night, when the management submitted a fairly good programme to its patrons. There were the two…

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Boxing. Parkes Defeats Lewis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 14

There was a good house again on Saturday last when Curly Parkes, of Port Kembla, outpointed and outfought Harold Lewis, of Sydney, in really…

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Boxing. Tourney Finals at Thirroul

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 18

By fat the largest house to date witnessed the novice tourney finals at the Thirrpul Stadium last Friday night. In addition, the management staged two…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 2

Last Saturdary's competition matches resulted as under:— 1st GRADE. Berry defeated Kangaroo Valley, 10…

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Public Tennis Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 2

A public meeting was held last week at Shellharbour, to form a tennis club, and the attendence gave promise of the project being taken up with, enthusiasm…

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Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 15

A meeting of the West Wollongong Tennis Club was held at Mr. G. Winley's residence on Tuesday night. A committee to consist of two ladies and two…

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Football League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 4

On Wollongong Show Ground on Saturday last the early match was played between Western Suburbs and Buces Third. The game was well up…

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Sport and Play Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 7

Tomorrow night there will be plenty of boxing to satisfy those who attend at the Globe Theatre. A 20 rounds "go" between Johnny Miller…

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Tennis Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 2

On Wednesday of last week, a very enjoyable dance was held at Albion Park, to assist the funds of the newly-formed Tennis Club. On its success…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 5

Opinoins differed widely over the verdict on the Miller-Kelly contest at Globe Stadium, Wollongong, on, Saturday ight last, and the bout was…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 9

Members of Port Kembla Pastime Club are again identifying themselves in the boxing contests at the Globe, Wollongong. Next pay…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 9

During the winter months bowlers have had a quiet time on their own greens. The South Coast Bowling…

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School Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 7

An interesting football match was played between the Albion Park Public School and Convent School boys on Tuesday afternoon. The Public…

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Football League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 5

The worst day possible for football was experienced on Saturday last, the occasion being the final of the Illawarra League's Senior…

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Boxing. Kelly Defeats Miller

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 17

Another wet day on Saturday, with wild driving rain and wind, which seem to be the general rule when Kelly fights. I heard one wag who suggested…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 August 1921 · page 2

Results of last Saturday's matches in connection with the S.O.R.L. competition:— 1st GRADE…

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Football Rugby Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 3

Jamberoo Football Club must not take all the credit for the succces achieved this season by its team, as seven Albion Park players are…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 4

At the Globe Theatre to-morrow night the Port Kembla Pastime Club will be represented by George Stace, who meets Jimmy Ryan (Sydney) in…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 4

The final of the bowling handicap was played on the Corrimal green on Saturday last between Messrs. W. Beecham and J. M'Geachie. The…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 7

The following rinks have been selected to represent the Wollongong club in the Flag competition at Woonona to-morrow:-Marr, Lundie,…

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