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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1928

681 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 14 of 35

Boxing Brodie and Frazer—a Draw

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 22

One of the biggest houses there has been at the Globe since its re-opening turned out to see that one-time good fighter, Bill Brodie, of Wollongong…

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Soccer I. D. S. A. Last Week's Matches. Brilliant Football

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 14

Balgownie outed New Lambton by two goals to one after a thrilling game of soccer, before the largest crowd of keen supporters up to date. Well over…

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Boxing. Globe Stadium. Billy Brodie Comes Back. Fraser a Tough Customer. Hard fought 15 rounds ends with Honours even. McKenzie shows up to Advantage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 8

Followers of the sport of boxing in this district must have been extremely pleased at the programme staged by Promoter Walsh at the…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 2

What should be an interesting game will eventuate on the local green this afternoon, when the Kiama and Berry colts will play their first match…

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Jamberoo. Successful Tennis Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 2

A long array of cars signified a popular function was on in the Jamberoo School of Arts on Wednesday night, when the young people, enthusiastic in…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 2

Berry and Kiama Clubs met on the latter's green on Saturday last in the Morton Trophy competition. The green was in excellent order and very close…

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Football the Peter Dawson Cup. Jamberoo Holds It First

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 2

On the Showground on Saturday Jamberoo and Kiama played for possession of the Peter Dawson Cup, which has been presented to the Illawarra Rugby…

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Rugby

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 19

Port Kembla Rugby team will play Newtown first brade at the Recreation ground on Sunday, at 3 p.m…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 21

Saturday night at the Globe was an off night for the fans. It was in aid of the Thirroul Life Saving Club which opened with an exhibition of…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 9
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Bulli team to play: Thirroul:—P. Head, O. Rae, R. Rae, E. Brown, O. Owens, J. Quetcher, S. Jones, S. Potter, G. Matthews, F. Sargeson, E…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 14

All first grade games were off on Saturday, and will not be resumed till Saturday week; when the chief attraction will be Port Kembla v Glebe…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 8

The following will represent Newtown Rugby League against Illawarra, at Wollongong on Saturday:—T. Eills, J. Bell, C. Mark, J. Kessey, E. Mayne,…

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Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 11

In the first round of the Denning-Hyman shield competition, Bellambi defeated Tarrawanna by 6 sets to 1. The other four matches are to be…

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Rugby League Newtown's Team

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 10

Newtown, who play Illawarra at the Showground Wollongong to-morrow, are bringing 17 players,, with Mr. E. Tate as manager. Their team will be…

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Boxing. Denny Farrell's Troupe

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 5

At the Globe Stadium on Saturday night last, under the auspices of the Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club, Denny Farrell's troupe of boxers gave an…

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Bowls. B Pennant Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 10

The match among clubs of the northern section of the Coast, set down for last Saturday, was between Wollongong and Corrimal, but this was…

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Bulli Swimming Club. First Annual Gathering

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 8

The above Club was launched in enthusiastic manner last year, with Mr. W. Henderson patron, Mr. A. Burrows president, Mr. G. Brodie…

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Football by Radio. Listeners Thrilled

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 8

"Nothing you have ever broadcast could have given greater pleasure to any one than the description of the motch between New South Wales and…

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N.S.W. v Victoria, at Sydney Cricket Ground, No. 2

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 13

New South Wales went down to Victoria by 3 goals to 2. This season a knock out competition has begun for we 250 guinea trophy presented by the…

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