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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1942

347 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 18

Rugby League South Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 9

A meeting of the South Coast Rugby League was held at Kiama on Monday night, when the decision was reached to suspend the holding of the…

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Lawn Tennis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 8

The N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association and the N.S.W. Hard Court Tennis Association have decided to go ahead with the State-wide Drive by tennis…

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Bowls Fours Semi-final

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 9

The semi-final of the Northern section, fours will be played at Corrimal to-morrow, when L. Howard and C. Quilkey and D. Oldroyd and H…

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TENNIS Corrimal Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 5

Rain washed out all play last week-end, 39 the draw will carry over for this week-end: It is:— James Cup.—Jones B v Bryants C…

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No Racing at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

Owing to the showground being used for other purposes, there will not be any greyhound racing at Wollongong tomorrow…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

The above club's fixture on Saturday afternoon last drew a surprisingly large crowd, while there was a record number of bookmakers operating since…

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Cricket Season Ends

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 3

Mount Keira has won the special Illawarra District one-round competition and willow wieldfers will put away their cricketing togs for this…

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CRICKET Woonona Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

Rain last Saturday robbed Woonona of its chance of winning its second competition of the season. Woonona were six points behind…

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Woonona Cricket Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 6

Rain last Saturday robbed Woonona of its chance of winning its second competition of the season. Woonona were six points behind Keira…

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Greyhound Racing Wollongong Last

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 15

Quick Mick and Dainty Brindle completed a double for J. Middle-brook at Wollongong's fixture last Saturday afternoon…

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Dog Racing Off at Wollongong! on at Dapto!

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 9

The greyhound racing meeting set down for to-morrow (Saturday) at Wollongong is off. The secretary (Mr. J. B…

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Rugby League Showground Area Doubtful McCABE Park Only Alternative Council Deputation

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 14

Showground Trust Secretary Mr. J. B. Wells, has warned the Illawarra League that the Showground may not be available for League…

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Sporting Items Football

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 4

With the South Coast Rugby League having decided that no competition will be possible this season, the Illawarra League appears to be…

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Tennis Helps Red Cross

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 3

The N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association and the N.S.W. Hard Court Tennis Association have decided to go ahead with the State wide drive…

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Tennis Tournament for Red Cross

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 4

A tennis tournament held on Thursday last on the Kiama Catholic courts, brought the good result of £3/6/- for the Red Cross funds…

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Boxing

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 8

Mr. Son Frost has arranged a very fine programme for April 17th, in aid of the candidature of Miss Violet Sharpe in the Miss Illawarra Contest. Ten…

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Cricket Woonona Club

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 8

Following is a list of the leading averages for the season. Several players obtained good averages. Keith Worthington was the club's…

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Greyhound Racing No Dapto Dogs

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 8

It looks as if an end has been seen of greyhound racing on the South Coast for the duration. We announced last week that there…

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Corrimal Tennis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 9

The secretary would like all those who have not arranged to go away to try and complete the draw for the week-end as we are now behind…

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Boxing Another Big Night

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 9

Lovers of the fistic art are to be treated to another fine bill-of-fare at the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, on Friday evening, April 17th, when…

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