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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Turf First Anzac Races Should Be Profitable Half the Funds Go to Soldiers' Leagues a Fine Programme Provided

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 3

For the first time there will be a race meeting in Sydney on an Anzac Holiday—next Monday. The actual ceremonies of remembrance will be on…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 4

The first grade cricket final between Berry and Nowra “All saints” was continued on saturday last and at the drawing of stumps was in a most…

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Tennis Dance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 3

The Kiama Presbyterian Tennis Club held a social and dance at Mr. R. H. Wilson's residence on Tuesday night, at which there was a large attendance,…

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SPORTING Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 4

There was a great gathering of Klama supporters at Nowrn for the Young Cup fixture last Sunday. In fact about half the gate came from Kiama…

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Famous Wicketkeeper. to Present Jamberoo Cricket Trophies

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 2

Mr. W. A. ("Bert”) Oldfield, who is coming to Jamberoo on Wednesday night to present trophies and blazers to the Jamberoo cricketers…

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Tennis

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 3

Owing to wet weather conditions on Saturday, there was no play in the Kiama District Association's competitions, and in consequence the A. and B. grade…

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Football Illawarra League. Albion Park v. Corrimal

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 3

The first League match of the season was played at Albion Park between the local club and Corrimal on Saturday day last, the latter running out winners…

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Boxing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 15

Charlie Sloan reports that he has decided to re-start his gumnasium at Port Kembla and will thus be in a position to supply good…

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Scarborough Wombarra Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 9

The comp. started last Saturday, when Scarborough made a good start, defeating Corrimal 32 to 0. The first 15 minutes was all Corrimals, which…

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Golf Illawarra Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 5

A match in connection with the White Horse Cup Competition will be played at Kiama on Sunday…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 8

A feature of the racing at Wollongong Club's meeting on Monday night was the wins of three dogs—Midge, Sixteen Annas, and Comet's Dash—in…

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Boxing Tod Morgan, the Master Clarke Cops It

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 20

It has off-times been asserted that a policeman's lot is not a happy one. This could more apply be applied to boxing promoters. Take Tod…

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Rugby League Christian Brothers' Appeal. Upheld by Group Seven

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 7

Christian Brothers' College, Wollongong, appealed to Group Seven at its meeting at Kiama on Thursday night, April 22nd, against the decision of…

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TENNIS Wollongong Association Competitions Commence This Week

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 7

The Winter competitions for 1937 will commence to-morrow, and a record, number of teams will compete. The first mentioned is the home…

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Rugby League High Standard of Play in Opening Ties. Port, Corrimal and Kembla Record Victories

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 5

The Special one-Round Competition innovation received a memorable baptism on Saturday afternoon last…

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Rugby League High Standard of Play in Opening Ties Port, Corrimal and Kembla Record Wins

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 4

The special one-round competition innovation received a memorable baptism on Saturday afternoon last. On saturated fields, and in drizzling rain, Corrimal, Port Kembla and Mount Kembla recorded victories…

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Boxing Tod Morgan Too Experienced for Sid Clarke Veteran Wins in Five Rounds Jock Johnson Still Keeps On His Winning Way

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 12

Tod Morgan is a pastmaster at showmanship. Last Friday night in the Agricultural Hall the classy American demonstrated this fact beyond any…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 4

A big roll up of members is expected at the Berry green this (Saturday) afternoon, when a farewell rally will take place in honour of Dr. Hollingworth, a…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 4

The long drawn out cricket final between Berry and All Saints was concluded on Saturday afternoon last, when Berry, requiring 302 runs to win, were…

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SPORTING Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 1

Unconcerned a the failure to form Group Six last season, says the "Moss Vale Post", an enthusiastic meeting of delegates, representing practically the…

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