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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
3
Fragmentary sports items show disjointed notes about a race or boat event. The text mentions a two year old participation and an apparent defeat in a title race, but many words are garbled, making specifics unclear. No clear date, team, or opponent can be reliably identified.
The piece highlights Joe Culmone as one of America's most colorful jockeys. Born in Chicago, son of a horse trainer, he rose after World War II to prominence in neck-and-neck battles with Willie Shoemaker for riding the most winners.
Fragmented notes describe forthcoming shows by a partner group in Cowravile with phrases about demonstrations and fights. It mentions a swimmer named Pat, the club’s events, and plans for a big event featuring leading swimmers and a coach’s attendance.
A terse note recalls Phar Lap as a young sprinter who invented a winning tactic, claiming the 1000 Melbourne Cup. Mentions John and Hawk Income Tar and a fine for reckless thriving.
The Shamrocks and All Whites clash in a lively game with a tense first half. Power and Thesopen spark Shamrocks with a 4 point sequence from Curtin to Mick. Breit delivers a long pass as the Shamrocks press the lead, while both teams struggle to finish plays and register more successes.
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