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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 03, 1927

Page

3

Helena Vale Races Report From Windy Saturday Meeting

Warm weather drew a good crowd to the Helena Vale races for a seven event program. Queens won the principal event with Wonnerup Laddie and Woodaleinling second and third. detailed results list Hurdle Race, Thial Stakes, Trial Stakes, Helena Plate, Midland Handicap, Helena Purse and Farewell Handicap with winners and dividend odds.

Helena Vale Queens Wonnerup Laddie Home Cary Bay of Sonshine Araponi Shee Bon Favor Borgia Kyla Swansea Xily Mervon Ee - Woodwkin Helena Ais Eudamateh

Royal Charter Triumphs At Melbourne Racing Meet

The VAC held a seven race program in Melbourne on Saturday with two year old rees drawing attention and Cup candidates in the mix. principal event results include Maribyrnong Trial Stakes with Royal Charter among favorites and rivals such as Mistral and Molligon noted in betting. Octob er Stakes feature Royal Charter in weight for age with Avant Courier among contenders and odds around 2 to 1 for the winner.

Melbourne V.A.C Fene Coe Tata Mehlotha Neak Mistral Nyamba Andicap Yor Royal Charter Charlot Selpg Cn Avant Courier

Vaals Wins Epsom at AJC Spring Meeting

The AJC spring meeting opened amid a large crowd despite Friday rain. Trivalge won the Derby, Vaals captured the Byrom Handicap, and Limerick took the Weight for Age race. A mix up at the straight caused a stir in the Hardiplace.

Briney AJC Trivalge Vaals Limerick Derby

Thye Defeats Kilonis in Stirring World Middleweight Bout

Adelaide reports a crowd witnessed Thye, the world middleweight champion, defeat Kilonis after a six round foul decision. Kilonis challenged for a return match after a hard fought contest with brute force and dramatic throws from both sides.

Adelaide Rcores Thye Kilonie Kilonis Cantemanis Kilonia Envn

Australian George Cook Fights German Ludwig Haymann in Berlin

A ten round boxing match at the Gporte Palace in Berlin ended with a decisive result for George Cook of Australia against Ludwig Haymann of Germany. The bout occurred on a Saturday, drawing local boxing interest and positive notes on Cook’s performance.

Berlin George Cook Australia Ludwig Haymann Gporte Palace

North Albany Triumph Over South Mount Barker In Albany Return Match

In fine weather at Centennial Park Albany, North Albany defeated South Mount Barker by a single goal 8 7 to 7 0 in a friendly return match. North Albany led at half time 2 4 to 3 2 behinds and held on with a strong final term as Barker rallied. key players included Morrell Livesey and Coline for North and Wricht Warne and Downie for South Mount Barker. The visitors dined at the Albany Hotel after the match with usual toasts.

South Mount Barker Pout Tull Mount Barker Association Albany North Albany Centennial Val North W. Morrell A. Clarke L. Lent Ike Southsprain Downie Mount Barker Hefenen Acorea Bouth Mt. Barker Coline Warne Livesey Mount Te Favor Barker Wheeler, Harvey and Co Bobh South Mt. Barker Oval Kit Dean Morrell Lewy South Mount Barker M. Wricht W. CwiHirv North Club Albany Hotel

South Fremantle Wins WA League Final at Subiaco Oval

South Fremantle defeated East Perth 12 0 to 12 0 behinds 66 to 60 points in the WA League final at Subiaco Oval on Saturday. The Portonians showed stronger goal forward work and earned a challenge match next Saturday to decide the premiership.

Portonians South Fremantle Raw Perth

South Australian Premiership Final Upset by West Adelaide

North Adelaide beat West Adelaide 10 goals 10 behinds to 7 goals 10 behinds in the challenge match after West Adelaide won the league final. West Adelaide struggled in the match and claimed the premiership status despite North Adelaide's earlier victory.

West Adelaide

Victoria Hour Victory Delivers Low-Scoring Collingwood Win

Melbourne reports Collingwood edges Richmond in a dour match of the Victorian Football League with a final score near 48 to 13 amid poor weather. Report notes an unusually low-scoring day and mentions conditions at the stadium and nearby context.

Melbourne Flint Seurday Collingwood Gaily Richmond Heindle

Albany Cycling Club opens season on Perth road course

The Albany Cycling Club opened its season with a race on the Perth road course. Professional and amateur riders competed in handicap events with entries from both groups and results listing riders such as Smith, Soweo, J. Hamilton, A. Cooper, and Jurestson among professionals and S. Walker, H. Bedwell, J. McDougall among amateurs. The event featured multiple handicaps and finish times noted in minutes and seconds.

Albany Sa- Wray Perth Smith Soweo See A. Ralph J. Hamilton A. Cooper O Jurestson Warburton Torr Main WH. Caplin A. Prior S. Walker H. Bedwell EB. Liebeck

Race event entry closes for Saturday championships

Nominations close at 6 30 tomorrow at Jolene's premises for a Saturday race featuring professional and amateur sections. Entries are 1 shilling six pence per rider with handicaps to be published in Thursday's dispatch.

Jolene Areeeteg

Albany Cycling Club Sees Bright Season But Lacks Track

The Albany Cycling Club reports a bright season with 41 races from one to 184 miles, aided by donations and strong member turnout. Efforts for a dedicated track failed as Albany Council would not provide ground, though hopes remain for a future track and League of Wheelmen link.

Alhangling Club Wald Boil Lines Promesaca Coumetil A. J. Collins Acerstory W. Martin Albany Cycling Club Hardingham Collins Albany Cyeling EF. Warburton Barker Beverley Perth Ingham Broomehill York Max O'Neill G. Plumb A. Collins FP. Inghawss Howton Ayelea A. Ralph YW Joling Gi. Rebl T. A. Hons Bevilaqua OD Barnet Wan le Ko Warbirten G. Everett Messrs. W. Meyers W. Monaghan Mr. Smith F. Ingham A. J. Martin A. Mullmoby J and Abell Reid A Mullumby Smith Weld Hotel Albany Council H. A. Henson Yview J. Thomas M. O'Neill H. A. Mollamby P. Spencer P. Mills W. Johne A. Smith C. Hardingham Moxars Flagg Clough Martin Plomb Selby M. Plege Haw Bie League of Wheelmen Ths

Albany sporting club to open season with officers elected

The Albany public sports club held an election of officers for the ensuing year with C. H. Wittenoom as patron and A. d. Collins as president. Other officers include W. Martin secretary treasurer R. Kelley handicapper and C. Hardingham. The club planned to affiliate with the Would League of Wheelmen, set membership fees, and schedule monthly programmes with opening day fixed for October.

Albany C. H .Wittenoom A. d. Collins Messrs Max O'Neill FP. Ingham W. Johns W. Fitzpatrick W. A. Martin T Kennedy E. Warburton W. Martin Asuiet oMien J. Max O'Neill Collins C. Hardingham

Albany Rifle Club Shoots in Fine Weather

Thirty shooters from the Albany Rifle Club used the Dr. T. H. Nesbitt range to contest a 600 yard event. Winds from the right rear challenged aims while Bruce posted 98 and King won with 100 after handicaps. Detailed scores follow.

Albany Rifle Club T. H. Nesbitt Bruce

Governor Visit and Inaugural Rouhlight Golf Meet at Albany

His Excellency Sir William Campion will visit Albany for golf and the inaugural rouhlight ceremony of the local Tor A. Away branch. The Governor leads a team including R. W. Forbes and Keith Barker to play October 7 8 9 with four ball, mixed foursomes, and singles events. Dinner at Freemasons Hotel follows the matches, with prizes donated by C. H. L. Wittenoom for the winning foursomes.

Sir William Campion Albany Tor A An Golf William Campion R. W. Forbes Keith Barker F. E K. Gibson Norman Temperley W. Tivey Harold Hardwick D. D. Braham Campion Rosa Donald Bota! Committee C. HL Wittenoom Freemasons The Athany Club

Fatalities in 1921 Sein dur bullfight crowd incident

In 1921, 295 bullfiches were held in Sein dur resulting in four baliiettere, five horses, and 1602 bolle killed.

Sein

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