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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1937

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Boxing Postponed Till Friday, March 12

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 15

Promoter Tod Morgan phoned us from Sydney yesterday to announce that the Herb Bishop—Bobby Badans fight for the Australian Junior…

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Golf A.i.f. Cup

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 11

The Illawarra Golf Association A.I.F. Cup will be played on the Wollongong Links on Sunday, February 28. In addition there is the Wollongong…

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Bowls the "B" Pennant Final Won by Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

On reviewing the composition of the two teams, each of two rinks set out to compete for the honor of "B" Pennant winners for the Northern District…

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South Coast Tennis Association Competitions to Commence Soon

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 21

Judging by remarks of members of the three Associations it would appear as though the South Coast Association will have to take over all…

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Port Kembla New Swimming Pool Opened Thousands of Visitors Witness Gay Celebrations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 10

Probably the biggest day ever witnessed at Port Kembla was the official opening of the new Olympic Fool last Saturday by the Minister for Works, Mr. E. S. Spooner. A crowd estimated at 5,000 took a keen interest in the proceedings from the natural vantage point…

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Greyhound Racing First Eight Heats of £600 Stake Merle Murry's Great Performance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 4

The Iliberal stake of £600 for 128 dogs, arranged by the Wollongong Greyhound Racing Club, was commenced on Monday night. Eight heats…

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TENNIS Wollongong Association Autumn Championships George Alger-Allen Withdraws From All Events Junior Events Commence on Sunday at White Star Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 8

The Autumn championships commencing Saturday last attracted a good following; some first class fixtures were witnessed at the District…

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Wollongong Tennis George Alger Allen Withdraws From All Events Junior Events Commence on Sunday at White Star Court Boys' Singles White Star—sunday

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

9 a.m.—P. Buckley v. F. Jones. 9.45 a.m.—L. Curran v. D. Flamank. 10.15 a.m.—J. McGrath v. S. Brown…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 4

Owing to rain the match between Berry and Nowrn on the former's ground, did not commence until 4 p.m. Berry won the loss and in Nowra…

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SPORTING. Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 4

The final of the Kiama District competition will be commenced on the showground to-day(saturday) between Kiama Presbyterians and Jamberoo…

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Kiama-Bombo Football Club. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 2

Mr. N.H.Tully presided at the annual meeting of the Kiama-Bombo Footlball Club it the School of Arts on Tuesday night, and despite the bad…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 4

The final of the Rinks Championship was played at Berry last Saturday. Nowra forfeited to Berry in the semi-final, and in the afternoon the final was…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 4

Local fans are wondering what sort of team Nowra will field this season, says the "Leader". A couple of last season's players will have dropped out,…

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Gerringong Football Club. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Gerringong Football Club was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday night, Mr. M. J. Walker in the chair, and a fair…

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Rugby League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 10

The Wollongong Club intends having a trial match against St. George, at Earl Park, on, Sunday, March 21st. With this object in view, training…

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Swimming Display by Jack Medica

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 10

The visit of Jack Medica to the carnival of the Wollongong Amateur Swimming Club, held in the Continental Baths last Sunday, attracted a very…

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Cricket Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 3

Corrimal Co-op, team last Sunday suffered defeat at the hands of the Cockson's Estate team, on the Wilga Street oval…

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Swimming Club Formed at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 4

The inaugural meeting of the Port Kembla Swimming Club was held at the Port Kembla Council Office last night, and the following officers were…

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Boxing at Wollongong Friday, March 12th

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 19

Friday night, March 12, should see the Agricultural Hall, Wollongong, packed to the doors, as Promoter Tod Morgan has provided a…

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Greyhound Racing Continuation of £600 Stake

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 7

The heats of the £600 Stake were continued at the Wollongong Greyhound Racing Club's meeting on Monday night. There was again a big…

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