Legien Defeats Chambers for Wimbledon World Ladies Title
Mdile Legien, the French girl, wins the ladies world lawn tennis championship at Wimbledon, defeating Mrs Lambert Chambers of England in the challenge round. Crawley, the critic, hailed Legien as the world’s wonder girl with superb volleying and remarkable footwork.
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Mdile. Legien
Lambert Chambers
Wimbledon
Crawley
London
Mollee Legien
England
Suzanne
Atalanta
Cricket Notes by Tityrus Reflect on Archie McLaren’s Return
The Athletic notes discuss Archie McLaren in Norfolk after army injury and heart trouble. He recalls a 1897-98 Australia tour with Jem Sahib and Andrew Stoddart, and criticizes postwar first class cricket for inertia.
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Tityrus
A. C. McLaren
Lord’s
Oxford
Cambridge
Archie Mclaren
Couunterpane
South Africa
Norfolk
India
Seaforths
Jem Sahib
McLaren
Australia
Andrew Stoddart
New Zealand bowling team heads for British Isles tour
Arrangements are underway to form a NZ bowing squad to tour the British Isles in 1921 leaving March end. J B Rankin in Auckland has 11 players ready with seven wives to accompany. Lord Mayor of London approached for civic welcome as Inter national Bowling Board may back the tour.
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New Zealand
British Isles
Dominion
J. BR. Rankin
Auckland
M. I. Barnett
Christchurch
Woodroffe
England
Barnett
Yealand
London
International Bowling Board
Dominion of New Zealand Bowling Association
Council
Dominion Bowling Association
Wellington
W W. Barnett
M. F. Barnett
Roberts Dazzles in Sydney Rugby Display Bathed in Fame
The Sydney Daily Telegraph lauds Teddie Roberts for a dazzling rugby performance with the four thousand spectators witnessing his deft passes and spectacular playmaking. The piece highlights Roberts drawing the ball to teammates without handling, showcasing NZ potential and deceptive skill.
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Teddie” Roberts
Sydney
Daily Telegraph
Telegraph
Black Brigade
Roberts
New Zealand
Nazol Nazal Cold Prevention Appeal for Families
An advertisement urges avoiding winter chills with Nazol products. It promotes 80 doses for 62 and 60 doses for sixpence, touting cough and cold protection for mothers and children. The copy mentions Nazdis on sugar and pillow sprinkling, claiming safety and pleasant use.
Betting men threaten rugby in Hawke's Bay match context
A Napier scribe warns bookmakers threaten the sport as rugby officials face a gambling menace. He cites recent Hawke's Bay matches and compares professionalism in rugby to English association football, urging action to protect the game from betting influence.
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Napier
Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand
Busby
England
Baxter's Ling Preserse Health Tonic Promoted
A vintage advertisement touts Baxter's Ling Preserse as a safe immunity remedy for chest troubles coughs and influenza. It promises a pleasant taste soothing action and quick relief from throat tickle with a recommendation to keep a bottle handy and available at chemists and stores.
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Eng Baxter
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