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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1935

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Football Soccer All Clubs Ready for Action

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 5

Round ball players will kick off tomorrow for the big season ahead, and all those interested are exceedingly anxious that 1935 will be much…

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Greyhound Racing. Merle Drew Wins W.g.r.c

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 14

Included in the Wollongong Grey-hound Racing Club's programme on Saturday night was a special stake of four heats and final for maiden dogs…

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Rugby League Football Season Opening To-morrow Week. Sheather K.O. Cup Feast of Thrills Likely the Optimistic Atmosphere That Has Pervaded the Rugby League Headquarters Will Be Clarified To-morrow Week, When the Sheather Cup Knock-out Series Will Be Commenced at Figtree Sports Ground

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 17

Rugby League fans are sure to appreciate the head-body's decision to promote another Sheather Cup Knock Out series prior to the…

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Boxing AND Wrestling Kurry and Arnold in a Thrilling Battle Commens Shows Great Promise Pencheff and Dawson—a Draw

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 6

Not every seat was occupied at the Globe Stadium last Friday night, but considering the fact that it was back week, there was a good crowd of…

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Tennis Corrimal and District Assn. Country Week Teams and Players to Be Sent Association Taking Matters in Hand

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 5

Corrimal Association, at last meeting, gave "Country Week" a deal of consideration and interest was displayed by all delegates…

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Cricket Another Batting Failure. Westwool and Murray Amongst the Wickets. Brilliant Fielding by Waratah. Chilby and Swan Save Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 7

With only one wicket down for 24 in reply to a total of 106 put up by Waratah, on the previous Saturday, matters looked particularly bright for…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1935 · page 4

All clubs in the South Coast League are busily preparing for the forthcoming season, and many new faces will be seen in the various teams…

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SPORTING Golf

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1935 · page 4

Golf A members' 18 Hole Stroke Handicap competition will be played on the Kiama links this (Saturday) afternoon…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1935 · page 4

The third day's play in the final of the Kiama District competition will take place to-day (Saturday) on the showground. Of the teams taking part,…

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New Golf Course

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 2

"Golf in Australia," the official organ of the game, gives in the issue of 30th March, a very comprehensive report of the official opening of the…

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Golf Associates. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 2

In spite of the fact that several other district functions were being held on Thursday evening last, there was a very large and enthusiastic attendance…

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Kiama-Bombo Football Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 April 1935 · page 3

A general meeting of the Kiama Bombo Football Club was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, the President (Mr. N. H. Tully)…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 7

Another important item about to-night's show is a special six rounds boxing bout between "Wildman" Billy Tyson, of Sydney, and the successful…

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Swimming Wollongong Amateur Swimming Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 13

A. Fitzgerald added to his series of successes by eclipsing the 3/4 mile championship of the W.A.S.C. on Sunday afternoon. From a spectacular…

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Rugby League Football Sheather Cup Will Open Rugby League Season To-morrow Stirring Contests Likely Figtree Sports Ground

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 6

IF THE STANDARD OF LAST SEASON'S SHEATHER CUP SERIES CAN BE RE-PRODUCED TO-MORROW, RUGBY LEAGUE OFFICIALS CAN BE ASSURED OF THE GREATEST PATRONAGE AT LEAST OVER THE INITIAL STAGES OF THE SEASON…

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SURFING and Swimming Notes Wollongong Amateur Swimming Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 6

A. Fitzgerald added to his series of success by eclipsing the 3/4 mile championship of the W.A.S.C. on Sunday afternoon. From a spectacular point…

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Greyhound Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 13

There was a record attendance at the Wollongong Greyhound Racing Club's fixture on Saturday night, but the downfall of favourites assisted the…

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West Suburbs Rugby Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 6

Plenty of bellows to mend last Saturday, and we went down to Mt. Kembla. However, some good talent was apparent and we hope to do…

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Corrimal Rugby Club. (Eyeful.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 6

The Alan Kilkelly benefit match on Sunday against last year's premiers, Port Kembla, was a very successful one…

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Tennis Championship

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 April 1935 · page 12

Up to last Sunday, Gordon Sellors, a member of the School of Arts Committee, had hold the gents' singles championship conducted by the…

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