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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1938

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 1

In the Singles Championship P. J. Davies defeated N. E. Hindmarsh by 31 to 24. .Davies will now play W. Harrison in the Semi-final, the winner to…

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Golf Associates

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

The Gerringong Golf Associates hold a euchre party and dance in the School of Arts on Wednesday night, the hall being very nicely decorated with blue…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 1

Gerringong and Presbyterians will conclude their match on the showground to-day (Saturday), With 222 runs on the book, the visitors have set…

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SPORTING Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 1

Rugby League football at Albion Park might receive something of a setback at the next meeting of the club, It had been decided to field a first grade team,…

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SPORTING Bowls

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

In the Kiama Club's Cock-o'-the-Walk Singles Competition J. H. Jarrett defeated P. J. Davies 26-23. In the Championship Singles, W. T…

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Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

A delegate meeting of the South Coast League will be held at Gerringong on Monday night next, 21st March, when affiliations the arranging of the…

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Cricket Kiama Association. Gerringong v. Presbyterians

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 3

This match was concluded on the showground on Saturday and was won outright by the visitors by an innings and 15 runs. The Presbyterians were…

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Rugby League Keira Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8

Increased enthusiasm is a feature of the early stages of the current year and at a club meeting last Sunday officials were impressed with…

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Rugby League. Keira's Swing May Force a Crisis Rugby League Boundary Controversy Scheme Would Support Weak Clubs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 13

Keira Club's swing to support the open boundary move, not only provided the Rugby League sensation of the week, but possibly may develop a crisis in the bitter controversy that has arisen following the admission of the C.B.C. into senior ranks with the school's boundary at…

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Cricket Austinmer C.c

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 7

Our match versus Dapto was advanced another step on Saturday and our team are in a safer position than on the previous day's play. Dapto in…

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Boxing Next Saturday Week, 26th. March, at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 16

Wollongong Boxing promoter, Tod Morgan, has been real busy during the recent weeks, but has now returned to Wollongong as lightweight…

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BOXING Re-Opening of Stadium Tod Morgan Wins Championship

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 7

Tod Morgan will re-open the Wollongong Stadium on Saturday, 26th instant, and has arranged For his main contest a sure draw…

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Tennis Wollongong Assn. Competitions Commence Several Close Matches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 14

The 1938 season commenced last Saturday and several teams had close calls. The new system of conducting the mixed competition on games won…

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Bowls Fours Championship Commenced Last Saturday To Be Completed To-morrow

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 10

The last of the championships—the fours (formerly known as the rinks)—for the Northern District was commenced last Saturday, at Port Kembla…

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Wollongong Tennis (By Secretary) Competition Commences Several Close Matches

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 14

The 1938 season commenced last Saturday and several teams had close calls. The new system of conducting the mixed competitions on games won…

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Cricket I.d.c.a. Last Weeks Results

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 14

First Grade Final—Port Kembla 222 and 3 for 129 v Coniston 142, To be continued on the Showground to-morrow…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

Congratulations to Messrs. E. G. Jamieson and H. E. Cook, on their election as president and hon. secretary respectively of the Berry Bowling Club…

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Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

A reminder is given of the annual meeting of the Kiama-Bombo Football Club, which will be hold in the School of Arts on Tuesday night next. A good…

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Cricket

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

The following matches in the Kiama District Association competition will be played to-day (Saturday), each on the ground of the first-mentioned…

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SPORTING Greyhound Racing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

Greyhound enthusiasts will be sorry to hear that Mr. E. Halcrow's dog, Spirit of Progress, hap died from distemper. A young dog which looked like…

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