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Illawarra · Sport

Sport, 1954

1,341 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 68

Opening of Night Courts Was Local Tennis History Local History Was Made in the Gerringong District on Friday Last Week, When the First Tennis Court to Be Available for Night Play Was Officially Opened

Kiama Independent · Saturday 30 January 1954 · page 5

The court, which has been established by the local Sub-branch of the R.S.L. was constructed by coluntary…

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Bowls Off

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 4

The South Coast Bowling Association Pairs and [?] Championships, which were to have been decided on the…

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Big Season for Rugby Union

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 3

The Illawarra, Rugby Union will commence its season on Tuesday, February 9, with its annual meeting at the…

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Illawarra Rugby Union Expect Bumper Season

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 11

Illawarra Rugby Union will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 9, at the Friendly Societies' Hall. The meeting will commence at 7…

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Cricket Off Today

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 4

The inter-district cricket matches between the South Coast and Illawarra Associations, which were set down…

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Overseas Tennis Players for Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 1

An exhibition ty overseas tennis players from England, France and Wales will be given at MacCabe Park on…

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District Cricket Off Today

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 12

Three district cricket matches scheduled [?] Greater Wollongong [?] today between Illawarra…

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Golf Notes— Golfers in Heavy Thunderstorms

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 1

Golfers found conditions difficult in yesterday's competitions at Wollongong, the second day of the annual amateur meeting. Nearly an inch of rain fell…

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Sensational Cricket on Saturated Turf Strips

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 10

Heavy rain on Friday was responsible for unexpected sensations in the two Illawarra First Grade Cricket matches played on turf wickets on Saturday at Stuart Park and Kemblawarra…

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Shoalhaven Cricket— J. Orth's Century; Currumbene's Shock

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 4

A brilliant century by Jack Orth and Currumbene's mammoth score against competition leaders, Nowra, featured the Shoalhaven Association's first grade competition on Saturday…

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Athletics Keith Chapman Wins Country 100 Yds. Title

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 1 February 1954 · page 4

Illawarra Amateur Athletic Club sprinter, Keith Chapman, won the N.S.W. Country Championship at Moore Park…

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Arkinstall In Indian Tennis Semi Finals

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 6

MADRAS, Mon.—Jack Arkinstall of Australia and Ramnath Krishnan, Indian national champion, reached…

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Rain Halts Play in Cricket

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 8

BRISBANE, Mon.—Heavy rain washed out the third day of the Sheffield Shield match between…

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Mervyn Rose Wins First Major Tennis Singles Title

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 8

SYDNEY, Mon.—Victorian left-hander Mervyn Rose today won the Australian singles final at White City. Rose, playing brilliant tennis, defeated his…

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Football Club Annual Meeting

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 6

There was an enthusiastic attendance at the annual meeting of the Gerringong Football Club when it was…

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Dapto Greyhound Races Cancelled

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1954 · page 11

Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society has cancelled its greyhound meeting set down for tomorrow night at Dapto Showground…

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Inclement Weather Did Not Mar Yacht Regatta

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 25

Despite inclement weather the visiting Sydney Clubs turned out in force at the Illawarra Yacht Club's three day regatta over the Anniversary weekend. Sunday's races were sailed…

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Aussie's Indian Tennis Title

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 3

MADRAS, Wed.—Australia's Jack Arkinstall beat youthful Indian tennis ace R. krishhan. 6-4, 6-3…

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Women's Mid-Week Tennis Competition

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 12

Wollongong District Tennis Association has decided to extend the closing date for entries in the…

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Resumption of Boxing at W'gong Show Ground

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 12

Australian Boxing Club will recommence boxing promotions at Wollongong Showground on Wednesday, February 17. Main event on the programme will be…

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