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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1938

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SPORTING Cricket Inter-district Match. Albion Park V. GERRINGONG

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 January 1938 · page 1

The inter-district match between Gerringong and Albion Park Associations on Boxing Day provided many batting thrills for the large crowd of spectators…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 11
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Tod Morgan writes:—As It will be a couple of days before I get to Wollongong, I thought that I had better write and send you some news about…

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Boxing Friday, January 14

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 7

Promoter Tod Morgan will resume his boxing programmes at Wollongong Stadium (Agricultural Hall) next Friday night, January 14th…

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A Golf Story

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 8

Some time ago the controllers of a golf club in England devised a novel way of reminding defaulting members that subscriptions had not been paid…

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Golf Club Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 9

Among the many celebrations that were held on New Year's Eve was the Wollongong Golf Club's annual ball, which was held in the Bcrnardero…

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Ambulance Presented By Illawarra Greyhound Racing Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 4

At the meeting of the Illawarra Greyhound 'Racing Club on Monday a very fine new ambulance was on view, and was much…

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Speedway Racing Motor Cycle Dare Devils at Bode's Oval

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 13

Under the auspices of the Wollongong Motor Cycle Club a big monster motor cycle rodeo and circus will be held at Bode's Oval, Nth…

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Cricket. Cricketers' Task to Re-establish Enthusiasm Completion Opening Ties Wilton Memorial Series. Port and 'Tahs Main Attraction

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 January 1938 · page 12

The first ties of the Reg Wilton Memorial Series, commenced on 18th December last, will be concluded to-morrow. The three weeks' break has robbed the fixtures of considerable interest, and play to-morrow will probably proceed lifelessly…

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 4

In the "cock-o'-the-Walk" Competition Singles of the Kiama Club, E. Stanteford defeated M. R. Ryan. The present holder is now leading in this…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1938 · page 1

Following their convincing win over Pyree by 85 runs on the first innings, the Berry first grade cricketers are now after their revenge from Numban, the…

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Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 4

In the Singles Championship P. R. Hesse defeated G. Aspinali 81-27. In the "Cock-o'-Walk" Competition E. Stanteford defeated M. Hauralian…

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Athletics

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 January 1938 · page 1

In the semi-finals of the Amateur Athletic Association Inter-club Competition, D. L. Miller, brilliant young Geringong athlete, who is a member of…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 7

If Tancy Lee can get by Sid Sloane to-night (Friday), he will be one of the greatest boxing cards Wollongong ever had…

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Coniston Cricket Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 6

Firsts had an exciting time against Woonona at Gladstone Park on Saturday being defeated on the first innings by 16 runs. Wesley Jenkins…

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No Children At Greyhound Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 1

Greyhound racing clubs will be required in future to keep children under 18 years off their courses. All clubs have been circularised to…

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Have Paid £1735 Swimming Pool Patrons Dubbo

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 6

Since the Dubbo Olympic pool opened for the 1937-38 season, attendances have totalled, 47,590, and the takings £1735, more than twice as much as…

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Boxing at Wollongong To-night (Friday) Big Bill of Fare

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 15

Patrons who attend the Wollongong Stadium To-night (Friday) will be treated to a capital feast of fight…

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Cricket. Keira Has Purpose for Rejoining Cricket Ranks Desirous of Meeting Waratah I.D.C.A. Inquiry of No Avail Appeal To N.S.W.C.A., Stands

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 6

It is definite that Keira will complete its programme of matches in the Reg Wilton Memorial Shield series. The mountaineers are desirous of another meeting with Waratah. The Association authorities cannot yet rest assured that their…

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Greyhound Racing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 4

Owing to the holding of the Dapto Show, there was no greyhound racing on Thursday night, but the usual programme will be resumed next week…

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