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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1927

472 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 15 of 24

Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 2

The winter competitions were continued on the local green on Saturday. No. 1 Rink was occupied by Lamb, Smith, Cope, Ryan (skip) and…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 2

Two great games are listed for the Kiama Showground on Saturday next. Kiama 1sts play Unanderra and in this game V. Oliveira will be seen in action…

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FOOTBALL—Continued

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 July 1927 · page 4

Founded by safe brilliant backs, he kicked altogether too much. Among the forwards Wallace Alexander was a demon in defence, and although he does…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The main fixture for followers of the Rugby League game was at Nowra on Saturday, when the South Coast beat Illawarra by 15 to 13 after a…

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BOXING Concerning Tiger Hallows

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 23

From Stanwell Park, Wm. Carter writes:—I will be pleased if you you will publish a little concerning "Tiger" Hallows, who is booked to box Cowboy…

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Bulli-Woonona Golf Club. Delightful Social Evening

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 4

"Hollymount" Golf Club, at Bulli-Woonona, of which Mr. I. Scobie is president and Mr. H. Whitfield is secretary, continues to attract increased…

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Sporting Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 July 1927 · page 2

Bowlers were again fortunate on Saturday as the day was, with the exception of a slight breeze, ideal for bowling. A good muster turned out to enjoy a good…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 July 1927 · page 2

Port Kembla firsts were only able to defeat Kiera at Wollongong on Saturday by 3 points to nil. C. Chesher scored a try near the end…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 24

Another series of the Illawarra comp games were disposed of last Saturday. There were several-forfeits. The takings at the Wollongong…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 11

A delegate meeting was held in the Wollongong Council Chambers on Saturday evening. Present:—Messrs. T. A. Murray (chair), C. P…

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Cricket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 9

A combined meeting of the Wollongong and North Wollongong Cricket Clubs will be held at Dr. Lee's residence, Church Street, Wollongong, on…

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Rugby League. Port Kembla Lucky to Win

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 7

At the Wollongong Showground on Saturday there was a fairly large attendance to see Port Kembla narrowly beat Keira in the first grade…

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BOXING Archie Cowan Wins the Bantam Championship

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 10

Archie Cowan, of Port Kembla, who has beaten practically every bantam of note in the business, got his chance at last, and relieved Stan…

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Boxing. Bantam Weight Championship of Australia. Cowan v Thurbon

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 3

Archie Cowan (Port Kembla), 8st. 6lb., is now champion of Australia, having won from Stan Thurbon last Friday night at the Leichhardt…

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Sporting Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 August 1927 · page 2

Kiama bowlers were very fortunate in having delightful weather for their game on Saturday against Ashfield. No. 1 Rink was occupied by Mr…

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Football Bombo Beat Glebe

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 August 1927 · page 2

A hard and fast game with plenty of pep. in it was played between Bombo and Glebe in the Illawarra League's 1st grade comp. on Saturday, and it gave…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 5
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Notwithstanding the fact that there was a big Soccer attraction at Bode's grounds—China v Illawarra—there was an average attendance at the…

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Boxing & Wrestling Woonona

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 25

There was a very fair attendance at Woonona on Saturday night when Bill Dutton, of Woonona and Theo Gudding, of Sydney, wrestled for the…

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