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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1927

472 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 19 of 24

Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 15

The contests at Woonona on Saturday night resulted:—Thomas beat Woods in first round; Ramsay beat Beaton on points; Rus Critcher beat…

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Rugby League Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 12

The following were present at the meeting of the Rugby League Delegates at Kiama on Saturday night:—Messrs. T. A. Murray (chair), Hanley…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 19

The cricket season is almost with us again, and the "Flannelled Fools" will once more come into their own, with everything pointing to a "better…

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Rugby League. the Final

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 13

Keira and Glebe meet in the final of the Illawarra Rugby League's first grade competition at the Wollongong Showground on Saturday, both having…

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Golf. Port Kembla Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 3

The qualifying rounds for the Club Championship, played over 36 holes, arounsed a good deal of interest. Caddy was the only regular player who…

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Rugby League. Port Kembla v Mount Keira

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 9

One of the finest games of football yet played on the Recreation Ground, Port Kembla, was that when Port Kembla first grade met Mt. Keira first…

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Cricket I.d.c.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 24

The first delegate meeting of the I.D.C.A. was held in the School of Arts, Wollongong on Saturday last and was largely attended, which…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 15

A delegate meeting of the I.D.C. Association was held in the Wollongong S. of A. on Saturday night when the following committees were appointed…

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Rugby League Keira Defeat Port Kembla. And Reach the Final

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 12

Nothing but grit and pertinacity pulled Keira through in their semi-final game at the Recreation. Ground against Port Kembla last Saturday, to…

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Rugby League Kiama Thirds Reply to Glebe's Challenge To the Editor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 15

Sir,—in your issue of the 9th inst, I notice that the Glebe 3rd grade team are showing: what fine sports they are. Surely they are convinced now that our…

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Indignation Meeting at Corrimal That Cricket Pitch. Memorial Park Trust Severely Criticised

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 23

On Monday evening last an indignation meeting was held in the School of Arts for the purpose of protesting against the action of the Park Trust…

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Sporting Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 September 1927 · page 3

Wolongong-Glebe defeated Mt. Kiera in the Illawarra League's 1st grade final at Wollongong on Saturday by 8 points to 4. There was a good…

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BOXING Woonona

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 10

The boxing bouts at Woonona were well patronised on Saturday night when six fights were staged by the enterprising promoters, Ned Meades and…

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Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 10

My prediction as to a parting fling of wintry weather was fulfilled sooner than expected and, as a result, the "muddled oafs" had it all to themselves…

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Cricket Matches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 4

The following are the draws for the first matches to be played in connection with the Cricket Competition, which will commence on Saturday, the…

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Golf. Port Kembla Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 13

Execrable weather had to be suffered by the four semi-finalists for the championship last Saturday. The southerly wind by itself might…

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Rugby League. Glebe Beat Keira in Final

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 5

The final between Keira and Glebe was played at the Wollongong Showground on Saturday in boisterous weather. Heavy showers fel and a strong…

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Rugby League the Final. Glebe Triumph Over Keira

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

Glebe went a step nearer their objective—The Tooth Cup—when they defeated Mount Keira in the final, 8 points to 4, at the…

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Illawarra Rugby League Final. Glebe 8, Defeat Keira 4

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 10

The best defensive team on the Coast On Keira's behalf I'll make this boast And I think you'll say I'm right. They clashed with the Glebe in the…

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Cricket. I.D.C.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 4

Another delegate meeting will be held in the School of Arts, Wollongong, on Saturday night, at 8 o'clock. Entries for both grades in the…

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