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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1923
Page
3
At Goodwood a crowded racecard produced dramatic results led by Ser Geely winning the principal event as crowds backed Green Rose and Jolly Bots in heated action. Other purses and hurdles featured strong showings with varied betting on Mount Cosy, Princess Suvik, and Gunman entries.
Melbourne racing report notes Dumique won the Armadale Cup while Beeline and other runners were withdrawn. Conditions were warm after a vatc meeting and several horses posted odds listings such as Comique Harvest King and King Trumpetor. Final placings show Dumique ahead, with Happy Queen and Princess Meroda close behind.
In England the Derry Cup was claimed by the daughter-in-law Lioilan. The winner led from start to finish with a half length margin over second place and a neck separating second and third. The field included 15 rivals and the odds favored the victor at 8 to 1.
In Vancouver on November 18 Hoy, Zev defeated Papyeus in a ruling that upholds Zev’s claim to supremacy over rival obirds. The judge’s decision advances Zev and directs renewal rules for local hotel and boarding houses. Licensing hearings to be held at Albany House, Fridays, December 21, with all counts examined for licenses.
The Alay Tennis Club event advances to semis with close results. Players including Miss Fletcher, Miss Richardson, and Miss Mitchell show strong form as crowd-pleasing rallies unfold, with final spots decided in tight sets and a looming final between Miss Flensler and Miss Wand.
A fragmentary cricket report describes a North side victory over East-West by seven runs. Key players include Norths C Felon, W Newby, Murdoch and Chaplin, with East-West bowler Laanbert notably bowling well and Set 87 for East-West.
Melbourne boxing notes report a thrifing contest Saturday where Filipino featherweight Vilow defeats opponent Bert Sparroker in round 1. Sparroker wwcked out in the early action as Vilow lands solid blows.
Temi Crew defeated an opponent in a welterweight championship match in Sydney Australia. The event unfolded with referees and spectators present as the bout progressed with a controversial split decision.
The Eucla arrived from Experance via Hopetoun on Saturday morning with passengers and mails. It will stay until Tuesday, November 27, then sail to Reporme with cane passengers and mindle. The Katoomba from Fremantle called at Albany. Wanderer planned Deep River trip but altered due to winds. The Themistocles leaves London Nov 7, due Albany Dec 12 with passengers and mails. The Suevi left Liverpool Oct 27 for Australia via the Cape, Albany port of call, cargo and passengers expected by December 2.
The report describes a yacht race with boats including the Little Wonder Pastime and Sweetheart. Tangles of handicaps and buoy positions affected outcomes as Sea-Shell and Pel Jones led early before changes on the jetty. Little Wonder defeated Pastime in a near finish while Sweetheart struggled and Pirate kept pace before fouling near the line.
Notes from Spinnaker recount a hosting of critics and friends at the Empire for a memorial screening of The Town That Forgot God. A lively, if garbled, toast lists names like Hubert Terry Howanl and Sian. The piece hints at race and weather as backdrop to the evening.
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