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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1928

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Bowls. Woonona Defeats Corrimal. Hospitaltiy At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 7

In connection with the Northern section of South Coast Bowling Association Pennant Championship the Clubs to contest the final were…

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BOXING Darby O'Connor v. Dealer Wells, at Corrimal, To-Night

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 11

Everything points to another big house at the Corrimal Stadium to-night (Friday), when Dealer Wells meets Darby O'Connor, over 15 rounds…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 4

The singles championship in connection with the South Coast. Bowling Association, was played on Saturday last at Wollongong, Corrimal and Woonoona…

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Illawarra Rugby League

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above took place at the Town Hall, Wollongong, on Saturday night last. Mr. T. A. Murray, President of the League, was in the…

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Cricket

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

Rather than clash with the swimming carnival the Starlights forfeited their match to Jamberoo Warriors on Saturday…

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Sporting Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

The annual meeting of the South Coast Rugby League was held at Berry last Thursday night, delegates present from Gerringong, Nowra, Berry and…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 12

There was only a mild attendance at the Globe Stadium last Saturday evening, probably due to the unsettled weather. The programme consisted of two…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The final of the mixed doubles in connection with the Corrimal tournaments was played between Druery and Miss Cram and Auchterlonie and Miss…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4

Albion Park and Jamberoo Tennis Clubs played a friendly game on the former's courts last Saturday. The home club was victorious by 7 sets, 62…

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Bulli Amateur Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 16

Next Sunday the club members will hold a big exhibition in the baths. Teams from Thirroul, Woonona, and Wollongong will contest a series of…

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Rugby League. Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Illawarra Rugby League was held at the Council Chambers, Wollongong, on Saturday evening, the President (Mr. T. A…

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Boxing Corrimal. Wells Knocks O'connor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 5

On Friday night there was a very good attendance at Corrimal to see that little fighter, Dealer Wells opposed to Darby O'Connor, of Sydney…

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Orange Races. Description by Radio

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 24

A special broadcast description of the Orange Races was given by station 2 F C, Sydney last Saturday (March 10) The special Commissioner of 2 F C, Mr…

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BOXING (Left Hook) the Globe Stadium Dorrigo and Tiger at the Globe

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 18

Trainer Tommy Cook deserves a pat on the back for the effort he has displayed in having Dorrigo Allen so wall again for his "come-back" contest at…

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Bowls. the Singles Championship. Warner (Wollongong) and Bent (Corrimal) to Play Off

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 8

Keen interest was taken in the Singles Competitions in connection with the South Coast and Tablelands Bowling Association held on Saturday last…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 2

In the pairs championship at Woonoona on Saturday, Drew and Chapman were defeated by Lacy and Sharples in the third round. Lacy and Sharples and…

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Swimming Club Formed

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. Trevor urged steps being taken at that meeting to form a swimming club. A number of the lads he had spoken to were keen on it, but it was…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 3

Anyone desirous of becoming a referee for the coming season can receive the necessary coaching prior to sitting or examination. Particulars from either…

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Swimming

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 8

The Wollongong Junior, Technical School has just completed its most successful swimming season, as far as training in life saving work is…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 4

Dorrigo Allen and "Tiger" Perrim attracted one of the best "back week" attendances at the Globe Stadium last Saturday night. The contest, which…

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