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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1950

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Greyhound Racing Another Big Attendance at Wollongong's Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 10 January 1950 · page 15

Wollongong's meeting last Wednesday night which was featured by the 8 heats of the New Year's Gift attracted another exceptionally large attendance—swelled by the many holiday…

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South African Cricket

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 3

PORT ELIZABETH, Tuesday.—Eastern. Province had lost 3/159 at the luncheon adjournment in the third and last day…

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Golf Without Tears M Interlocking Grip Not Recommended

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 January 1950 · page 6

(In an effort to teach golfers and potential golfers how to play; the game in a scientific way, Mr. Hector McKay,…

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Golf Professional To Tour

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 6

CHICAGO, Wed. (A.A.P.).—Peter Thomson, young Melbourne golf professional, has accepted an invitation to compete…

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Interesting District Cricket Fixtures Scheduled

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 7

Port Kembla Cricket Club will officially open its turf wicket on Sunday, January 22, with a match against the rest of Illawarra. Players and officials of the I.D.C.A. will be entertained at a…

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Greyhound Racing Duke Malt's 4 Lengths New Year's Gift Win

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 24

Duke Malt from No. 1 box and backed in from 5 to 2 to even money favourite, won the New Year's Gift final at Wollongong's meeting on Monday night, which for the third consecutive…

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Athletics Johnson in Three Wollongong Club Titles

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 January 1950 · page 17

Empire Games representative David Johnson will be making his last appearance before leaving for New Zealand at the Illawarra Amateur Athletic Club's Championships at Wollongong…

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Cricket South Coast Association

Kiama Independent · Saturday 14 January 1950 · page 3

Owing to the Albion Park Show being held to-day (Saturday) all South Coast District competition games have been suspended. Matches…

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Light and Wing Helped Bowlers In Saturday's Cricket

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 16 January 1950 · page 5

Dull light and a strong "nor-easter" made conditions favourable to bowlers in Sydney's round of first grade cricket matches. Some flattering bowling figures were secured, mostly by the opening boilers. A. Smith (Wests) and K. Worthing (Woonona) each captured seven wickets,…

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Enthusiastic Swimming at Thirroul

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 5

On Sunday the Thirroul Amateur Swimming Club held the second of its afternoon club races…

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Bowls Visit to Waverley

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 11

A most enjoyable day was spent last Wednesday when fifty bowlers from Wollongong and Thirroul and a rink from the South…

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Odd Angles on Cricket Owzat's Cricket Curiosities

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 3

When Balgownie won the 2nd-Grade Premiership in Season 1943-44, outstanding batsman was hard-hitting colt Ted ("Tunger") Drain, who scored 411 runs at the astonishing average of 102.7…

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Tennis Feature Gare of the Racquet

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 6

(John D. Leahey, in his second weekly article on tennis, gives valuable advice regarding t the most important part of tennis…

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Cricket N.S.W.'s Easy Win in Shield Game

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 January 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—New South Wales today easily won the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia by an innings…

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Swimming Instruction

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 3

Residents of Kiama and district are advised two Instructors from the New South Wales Swimming Association will be visiting, Kiama from…

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Heavy Entries For Golf Championships

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 5

Record entries have been received in all events for the South Coast Amateur Golf Championships to be held on the…

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Golf Without Tears NO. 2 The Correct Swing

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 6

(In an effort to leach golfers and potential golfers how to [play the game in a scientific way, Mr. Hector…

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Athletics

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 18 January 1950 · page 3

[?]n Miller, of Gerringong, competed in the Australian Athletic Championships in Adelaide on 31st December and 2nd January. He…

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Racing Man's Estate Sequestrated By Tax Commissioner

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 6

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—The estate of the well-known Brisbane racing identity and business man. Mr. Charles Coward, was…

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Linton Tennis Cup To N.S.W.

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1950 · page 6

"MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Although they have another round of matches to paly, by defeating Victoria two rubbers…

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