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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1938

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 13

The above club held a meeting last Monday night. Punters again fared badly when only one outright favourite was successful. Edward Micawber…

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Tennis Wollongong Assn. Official Opening New Courts

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 12

Three Davis Cup players will play at the official opening of the new Association courts to be held on Sunday, May 1. The players will be Jack…

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Rugby League. Bickering Over Constitutional Bights I.d.r.l. President Outspoken

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 12

"Instead of helping football, you are giving, it a kick in the pants, with all this bickering amongst yourselves…

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BOWLS Championships No. 1 Pennant Final No. 2 District Final Association Fours, Final

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 7

The Pennant Committee has conducted very methodically and consistently the finals of the various championships of the South Coast…

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BOXING & Wrestling Lea Brander Wages Gallant Battle Joe Hall Wins on K.O. IN 10th ROUND Spectacular Ending to Wrestling Match

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 6

Despite the inclemency of the weather last Saturday night, a good crowd rolled up to the Agricultural Hall, in order to witness the mixed…

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Wollongong Rugby League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 8

A team of about sixteen players journeyed to Pt. Kembla on Sunday last, and although beaten by 19 points to nil by that very strong…

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Boxing and Wrestling Hall Defeats Lea Brander in a Worthwhile Scrap

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 17

Tod Morgan's program last Saturday night at Wollongong consisted of another mixed grill of boxing and wrestling. There was a fair…

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Wollongong Tennis Official Opening of Association Courts Wonderful, Tennis Arranged for the Opening. Three Davis Cup Players to Take Part

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 7

On Sunday, May 1st. lovers of tennis will have the pleasure of witnessing Jack Crawford, Viv McGrath, Cliff Sproule, all Davis Cup players…

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Rugby League Prospects of Enzed's Visit Not All Forlorn Yet. Group 7 Will Provide Inducement

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 8

Notwithstanding the fact that the belief, that New Zealand will not participate in Sunday Matches, is prevalent in football circles, there is nothing definite on the issue, and a match at Wollongong is by no means an impossibility yet…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 4

Nowra Council have granted the, use of the showground to the Nowra Football Club for Sunday matches, subject to application being made to Council and…

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Thirroul Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 14

Players enjoyed a great day's tennis at a mixed day held on the Association Courts last Sunday, and Mr. Swan must be thanked and…

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Tennis Wollongong Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 10

In the A grade matches this week, Carrington should have no trouble in defeating A.I.S. (II), in the first round they defeated…

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Boxing Saturday, 23rd. Wollongong Stadium

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 14

Promoter Ted Morgan is presenting the greatest box office attraction yet attempted at the Wollongong Stadium this Saturday night, when…

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Rugby League Practical Test for REFEREES

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 14

Rugby League Referees will undergo a practical test in the knock-out at Corrimal on Sunday, commencing at 1.30 p.m…

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Boxing To-morrow Night Wollongong Stadium

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 6

Promoter Tod Morgan is presenting the greatest box office attraction yet attempted at the Wollongong Stadium this Saturday night, when Tancy…

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Rugby League Group Seven Championship Knock-Out Competition — Proposal Defeated

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 9

At a meeting of Group 7, held at Kiama last week, the proposed knockout competition to decide the championship of the Group was defeated by…

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Greyhound Racing Draw for Wednesday Next at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 14

Opening Stakes, 480 yards—Captain Courageous, Beauty Cash, Winnie Pride, Telavision, Pertaining, Sleepy Ashes, Edward icawber, Gold…

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BOWLS Easter Carnivals Northern District Fours Won by Bob Waugh's Four

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 6

Northern District Association caterered for the pleasure and interest of members with a competition for fours during the Easter holidays…

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Rugby League 100 Players on Parade. R.l. Season Opens Sunday Goodwill K.o. at Corrimal New Players

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 17

Rugby League will open on Sunday afternoon what should be one of the most eventful and successful seasons since the Code's inception. With the Country Carnival series and matches against New Zealand and Combined Newcastle to come, players…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 1

Another stage of the Kiama District Association's competition final will take place on Jubilee Park to-day (Saturday) and so far Foxground are putting up a…

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