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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1922

372 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 19

Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 15

A new club has ben formed in Fisher street, Gilmore Estate, to be known as the Western Suburbs Tennis Club. A fine plot has been leased for the purpose…

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Swimming Carnival

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 2

Notwithstanding the attraction of She Berry Show, and a not too favourable afternoon so far as weather conditions were concerned, a big crowd attended…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 15
Also in Illawarra Mercury

George Poste mentions that Tommy Kelly has backing to the extent of £25, and winner take all, if a return match can be clinched with Herb Sullivan, over…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 13

Everything is promising well for to-morrow night's fight, Kelly and Daly both report themselves well. Poggie Brown and Lou Lacey also sent along…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 9

Open whippet sweepstakes to-morrow at Bode's. Entries close on the grounds…

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South Coast Tennis Association Pritchard Cup

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 17

The finals were played at Thirroul on Saturday on the Thirroul club's court, the condition of which did that club great credit. A good crowd of tennis…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 8

At the Wollongong Stadium on Saturday night last. in the presence of a good audience, Tommy Kelly, of Keira, added another to his long list…

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Bowls

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Pairs.— Kiernan and Townsend, of Wollongong, met Drane and Ris[?]i on Woonona green on Saturday. Bowlers will recognise these as four stro[?]…

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Rabbit Coursing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6

At Bodes enclosure on Saturday afternoon there was a fair attendance of coursing enthusiasts to witness the sweepstake for whippets, first prize £3…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6

The first round of the Dable Cup was played on Saturday last, with the following results:— Woonona Methodists defeated…

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Boxing at Woonona

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 22

Taking last Fridays bouts on the whole, they were the best seen here so far. Mr. H. McLeod acted as referee. A couple of bouts were provided by…

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Boxing. Kelly Defeats Daly

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 16

There was a fair attendance at the Globe on Saturday night, when Tommy Kelly met and defeated Les Daly, of Sydney, at the end of the devil's round…

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Night Athletic Sports, Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 15

Grounds have been secured at Woonona for the purpose of conducting night athletic sports, which will include wood chops, 75 yards footrace, high…

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Bowls

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 15

Kiernan and Townsend, who won in the doubles against Figtree and T. Pyron, meet Laidley and Beecham, of Corrimal, probably on Woonona green…

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Football Soccer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 2

The Corrimal footballers journey to Woonona on Saturday and despite the steaming hot weather a practice match was played against…

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BOWLS. The Unfortunate B. Pennants

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 4

It is not my intention to enter into any contentious correspondence with any writers on this matter, but in fairness to the Executive I will…

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X.Y.Z and Bowls (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 19

Sir,—XYZ. is not exactly correct in his letter dn your columns of last week, Should Corrimal make a protest, the executive can easily show the smallest…

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Rugby

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 2

A well attended and enthusiastic meeting of the Port Kembla Rugby League Club was held on Tuesday night in Mr. Laughlin's Rooms. Mr…

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