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Sport, 1928

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Cycle Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 13
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The South Coast Cycle Club held the final race for the "Suburb" frame on Saturday last. D. Primmer won the frame and the Cup…

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Mechanical Hare Coursing in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 11

"Although there had been a strong objection to 'Tin Hare Coursing: when it was introduced, it had Undoubtedly become a popular sport, and in his…

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Boxing S. C. Gym

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 11

Tommy Fairhall is in good condition for his bout with the Irish champion, Bob Miller at the Stadium next Wednesday night. In the event of…

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Boxing Harry Critcher Beats Solten

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 5

The Globe was well patronised again on Saturday night when Harry Critcher of Woonona, who was under the rare of his trainer, Bert Hayes, met that…

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District Rugby League Meeting at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

Delegates from the various Clubs affiliated with the Rugby League, attended a meeting at Wollongong on Saturday night…

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BOXING. Harry Critcher Outpoints Les. Soltan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 14

There was a fairly good "house" at the Globe Stadium last Saturday night but the throng was disappointed at the display of Harry Critcher, of Russell…

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Rugby Delegates Meet. Mr. E. Mison Ostracised

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 25

A meeting of the above League was held in the Council Chamber, Wollongong, on Saturday evening. Mr. T. A. Murray presided, and…

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Kembla Grange Races. Mr. Rathmell Appointed Secretary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 13

Mr. T. Ruthmell has been appointed secretary of the Kembla Grange Race Club. He informs as that it is not intended to race on June 2nd as stated…

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Sporting Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 3

The following players will play against Berry in the Morton trophy. competition on the Kiama green next Saturday:—Cullen, Croft, J. Carroll, W…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 3

Kianma and Mt. Kembla third grades played a very good game on the Showground on Saturday and though the home team conceded considerable…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

On Saturday, June 2nd, another attractive programme is promised at the Globe Stadium, when Harry Critcher, will meet Archie Hughes for the…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 6
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

After a fairly even game up to half time, Port Kembla fairly ran over Kiama in the second half, winning by a cricket score of 45 to nil—four tries being registered by Cliff Chesher. Glebe were far too superior for Unanderra, securing a victory…

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Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 7

The first round of the Scouts South Coast Soccer Football Competition will be played to-morrow. The following is the result of the…

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Boxing Tommy Fairhall Wins

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 17

Considering that it was five months since Tommy Fairhall had a contest, he demonstrated at the Sydney Stadium on Wednesday night that he has lost…

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Golf. Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 9

The above club held a Distance Handicap last Saturday, which was won by A. Wingrove, who had two strokes from the 20th. W. Brandon and N…

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Tennis at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 14

The teams draw for the Hyman-Denning Shield at Corrimal, which commences to-morrow, is as follows:—Street's team v Caldwell's, Excelsior…

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CORRIMAL Tennis Enthusiasts meet at Corrimal Tennis Association formed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 21

A well attended meeting of tennis enthusiasts was held on Thursday of last week, in the Strand Theatre when almost every court in the…

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