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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1929

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Bowls at Woonona. Cheltenham Players Visit. Decidedly Enjoyable Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 3

On Saturday last Woonona Bowling Green again presented a scene of activity and enthusiasm—bowling and friendliness being…

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Tennis Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1929 · page 2

A special meeting was held in the School of Arts at Jamberoo, on Tuesday when a good attendance of members was present. The question of…

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SPORTING Football. S.C.R. Football League. Possibles v. Probables

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

Played at Berry on Saturday Proables ("Black")— Tolhurst Richardson, Gould, E. Smith, Phillis, King, Schwertz, Langton, Crawford, Roberts,…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 10

On Saturday, May 18th, at the Globe Stadium, Rus Critcher will again be seen in action, this time opposed to Jack Murphy, of Sydney. On June…

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Illawarra Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 6

At the Wollongong Showground on Saturday there was a large crowd present to see Port Kembla, the premiers of last season—Narrowly beat Western Suburbs in the first grade competition. Helped by a strong wind in the first half, Port could only register…

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BOXING (Left Hook)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 22

Four boys from the South Coaut figured on Leichhardt Stadium mixed programme on Tuesday night. Jimmy McKenzle was stopped by the…

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Rugby League (Scrum Half)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 24

Another series of the Illawarra District Rugby League's competitions were decided last Saturday. There were many interesting tussles…

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Port Kembla Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 12

The following will represent Port Kembla (3rd Grade) against Western Suburbs on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.—Full-back, J. Risk…

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Boxing. Wells Outpoints Stone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 4

Seldom have boxing fans been treated to such perfect defensive tactics as characterised the meeting of 'Dealer' Wells and Harry Stone at the Globe…

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Wollongong Golf Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 8

Saturday's 18 hole bogoy competition was won by B.H. Coboroft, of Oakland's clug, who off the 14 mark returned a card of 2 [?]p. Other cards…

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School Sport Cricket

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 21

The cricket competition for this half year was concluded two weeks ago, when Wollongong received a frofiet from Port Kembla and…

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Bowls. the Woonona Club. Button Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 7

This Club continues to attract new members, and some give promise of being very capable players. The regular monthly meeting was…

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Corrimal Tennis Club. Presentation of Trophies

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 10

A social and dance for the distribution of trophies was held in the Corrimal School of Arts last night. There was a large attendance, over 300…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 4

Kiama, the winners of the South Coast and Tablelands championship In the Rink competitions, met Orange in the State championship on the…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 9

Les O'Donnell writes to the effect that Jack Murray will be in great condition for his contest with Russ Critcher to-morrow'night. Murray's hand…

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Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 18
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Rugby League toeballers were not scared by last Saturday's weather conditions. They rolled up in full force to decide their fixtures, not one game…

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Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 16

The doubles handicap tournament is being arranged, in which each pair of players meets every other pair before the conclusion of the tournament…

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Corrimal District Tennis Ass. Tennis Social

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 9

One of the most successful functions of its kind was held in the Corrimal School of Arts on Thursday evening last, 9th May, when all…

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Golf. Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 9

The mixed Foursomes arranged for last week was postponed until next Saturday owing to the wet weather. The holders of the Cox Cup,…

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