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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1939

591 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 30

Football. Super Grade. Kiama-Jamberoo v. Berry-Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 1

When the Kiama-Jamberoo combination met Berry-Gerringong at Jamberoo in the Super Grade League competition on Saturday last, the home team just…

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Tennis Wollongong Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 13

On account of the inclement weather last week-end there were no compeleted matches. Mr. G. Wilton, the genial secretary,…

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Open Air Boxing To-morrow (Saturday) Night, at Wollongong Showground

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 14

Tancy Lee v. Hockey Bennell, 12 rounds will be the top-line fixture in a good bill-of-fare…

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Rugby League Country Week Elimination Game Showground Sunday Illawarra v South Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 14

Since the Illawarra League selectors have chosen an Illawarra team to meet the South Coast men, much controversy has been entered into…

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A Tribute to Wollongong Port Kembia Beaten 12-11 in Thrilling Rugby League Game

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 14

Playing into the teeth of a cyclonic gale—behind two points with a quarter of an hour to go, an losing the scrums with monotonous…

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Super Grade Brilliant Football Wollongong in Stirling Victory Port Kembla Defeated

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 14

Group 7 Super Grade Competition, took a dramatic turn last week-end when the reconstructed Wollongong team battered Port Kembla to a 12-11…

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Tennis Shots

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 4

As one who has a strong liking for the game of tennis, but makes no claim to expert knowledge thereof, I was privileged to witness the match between…

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Cricket Association. Kiama District

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 2

The final meeting of the season of the Kiama District Cricket Association was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night, the president (Mr. J. Maney)…

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SPORTING Football. First Grade Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 1

The draw for the South Coast Rugby League's first grade competition was made on Monday night last at Gerringong. Six teams have been entered…

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SPORTING Football. Inter-district Games. South Coast v. Illawarra

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 1

Despite the fact that the South Coast have lost a great many of their star players during the past season or two, the team that Played Illawarra last…

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Soccer Football

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 13

Woonona Under 16 team tot play Balgownie under 16, to-morrow, at Ball's Paddock, to start at 1245 — Hegarty, Richardson, Barry, Mann,…

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Country Rugby League Sensational Developments

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

The air became electric at the N.S.W. Rugby League meeting last Monday night, when the Country Rugby League's application for equal…

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Tennis Thirroul Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 15

At a delegate meeting held at Thirroul last Monday evening, it was decided to call entries for A, B and C Grade Sunday morning competitions…

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Boxing Bennell Dances to Victory Thrills in Galore

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 21

A big crowd of boxing enthusiasts filled the Wollongong Agricultural Hall to capacity on Saturday night, and patrons…

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Rugby League Super Grade Competition Resumes C.B.C, v Mt. Kembla, Showground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 7

Following the Group's decision to carry on the Super Grade Competition this Sunday, Mt. Kembla's team will be weakened considerably…

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Rugby League Super Grade Fixture. Mt. Kembla v C.B.C. Showground Sunday. C.B.C's CHANCE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 18

With four of their star players participating in the Country Week game at Queanbeyan, and Burke on the injured list, Mount Kembla's…

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Boxing Australian Welter Champion Hockey Bennell Outclasses Tancy Lee Local Wins One Round Record Crowd in Attendance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

Because of the inclemency of the weather last Saturday—when rain fell periodically throughout the day—the management of the local open-air…

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Bowls

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 3

The Berry bowlers had a real triumph on Saturday afternoon last when they defeated six fours from Port Kembla by 154 to 130, and for the first time…

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SPORTING Football

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 1

The South Coast League's Competition commences to-day (Saturday) when Kiama-Bombo will travel to Shellharbour, Jamberoo are at home to Berry,…

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Tennis Club Dance. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 2

Under the auspices of the Tennis Club, a very enjoyable and successful dance was held at the Jamberoo School of Arts on Tuesday night last, with a…

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