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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1922

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 6

The patrons of the Globe Stadium, Wollongong, witnessed three bouts on Saturday night last, all of which were decided in convincing fashion. Law…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 12

Balgownie League team defeated Bellambi by 8 points to 3, at Bellambi last Saturday, in first match of the season…

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Boxing. Port Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 11

After a lapse of many months, the boxing business was revived at the Amusia Hall on Wednesday night, the occasion being a benefit arranged to help…

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Boxing at Woonona

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 7

The stadium has been remodelled on up-to-date lines. Seating accommodation has been provided for about 500 persons. Last Friday night three bouts…

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Kembla Grange Racing Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 13

Races start at 2 p.m. sharp. A special, local train leaves Scarborough 12.46, stopping at Coledale 12.51, Austinmer 12.56, Thirroul 1.0, Bulli 1.7. Woonona…

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Sport and Play. Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 4

Following is the result of the fourth round in the Dayble Cup competition played on Saturday last:— Thirroul 1. defeated Bulli R.C. by…

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Sport and Play. Boxing. Port Kembla Again

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 2

A good muster of enthusiasts rolled up to the Amusua Hall, Port Kembla, on Wednesday night last, to witness the boxing programme, arranged to…

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District Cricket Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1922 · page 2

The euchre party and dance, organised by the above to purchase medals for members of the winning team in the District Competition, took place on…

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Final Cricket Match

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1922 · page 2

A good many spectators witnessed this game on Saturday. As the result would give the winning team the honour of being the Premiers for the…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 15

I have received a letter from Port Kembla this week stating that Curley Parkes is in splendid form for his fight on Saturday night with Herb…

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Football Soccer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 7

The following will represent Diggers against Thirroul tomorrow (Saturday): Powell, Irwin, Herd, Peatty, Campbell. Lindoy, Buckley,…

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Sport and Play. Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 7

On Saturday night Curly Parkes will meet Herb. Thompson (Sydney) at Wollongong. Curly is showing splendid form, and the contest should…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 3

About the usual number of enthusiasts attended at the Globe Stadium, Wollongong, on Saturday night last, the principal attraction being a…

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Woonona Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 4

The local Stadium was packed on Friday night last to witness the return bout between P. Head, of Woonona, and Martin Lacey, of Port…

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Boxing at Woonona

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 6

The stadium was packed last Friday night, the draw card being the meeting of Peter Head and Martin Lacey. They had met three times prior to this, Lacey…

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Bowls Rink Championships

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 6

The various championships at present being played are exciting much interest, and are viewed by interested spectators amongst bowlers…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 11

Corrimal team to play Dapto at Corrimal to-morrow: E. Browne, P. Mascord; F. Baldwin, P. Simpson. H. Wonson, B. Kay, J Baldwin, S. Wiley…

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Cricket. Wollongong Cricket Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 15

On Good Friday, Wollongong C.C. will journey to North Sydney to play a return match against North Sydney district. On Easter Saturday a game will…

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Boxing. Parkes Outpoints Thompson. Best Fight for Many Years

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 14

There was not such, a big crow as visual at the Globe on Saturday, but those who stayed away missed something they have reason to be sorry for…

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Cricket I.d.c.a. Annual Re-union

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 5

The Annual Re-union, which was held at Mrs. Saville's Rooms, Wollongong on Saturday evening last, was a very successful function…

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