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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1927

Page

9

Valparaiso Triumph Boosts Rosehill Handicap Bets

Betting on the Rosshill Handicap drew heavy support for Valparaiso at Warwick Farm. Star Rocket and Prince Minimbah trailed in a tense finish as Valparaiso led a crowded field, with wagers surging to hundreds and multiple rounds of interest noted across the betting ring.

Felis Valyaraces Mytilwio Star Rocket Pls Valpatatoe Mytilini Mromkeege Valparaise Warwick Farm Brandicap Prine Cytane Mak Siecar Forse No Lyavranisee

Scratchings from Sydney August racing card

Scratchings listed for Sydney events on August 22 including AJC Derby Bullie Philipie Des demon Way March Aveo Lutocks Collegiate Miss Joy Nippy Cumeus Verdure Leger Mecom Lite k. Adrian Knox Stakes Keeneach Linowk Nippy. Warwick farm Hobart City Stakes Ageiont Coblegrave Resorby. HAC Oaks Green each Miss Joy Derby Desdemona Heserby Cup Resorby Canliverd aviuinema Hesdiby Miss Joy Corsbie. Rosehill Farramgtts Pile Mak Siems.

Sydney AJC Derby Bullie Philipie Desdemon Way March Aveo Lutocks Collegiate Miss Joy Nippy Cumeus Verdure Om. Leger Mecom Keeneach Linowk Warwick Farm Hobart City Ageiont Coblegrave Resorby HAC Green Each Miss Desdemona Heserby Canliverd Aviuinema Hesdiby Corsbie Rosehill Farramgtts Mak Siems

Uncertainty Over Limerick in Metropolitan Stakes

Sydney August report notes doubt over Limerick contesting the Metropolitan with backers unsettled as trainers weigh options. Rionscup rises as favorite for the Craven Plate, while Amounis's Metropolitan fate remains unclear. Bravado and Valparaiso gain support after recent Rosehill results amid a shifting field.

Radalzospure? Radalzos Surprise Win at Flemington

Melbourne August 22 Lucie Manette eyes faded chances in the Three Year Old Handicap at Flemington. Ragazzo, owned by Mr Otway Falkiner, surged to the lead and won easily from Tellastars, with Canon Law fourth. Ragazzola ran in the Canliel Gap and later the Melbourne Cup three year race. Beppinsan, Dukedom, Altimeter, and Piastoon figure in August Handicap results with Beppinsan narrowly beating Dukedom. Beppinsan is an imported mare by Rock Flint from Amorosa owned by Mrs. E A Widdis.

Melbourne Lucie Manette Flemington Mr. Otway Falkiner Ragazzo Jearling Rom Tellastar Pion Canon Law Ragateo Wan Zno Ragazzola Besa Banker Jastoon Textile Ataman Frank Dempsey Siter Llanthony Weual Feld Beppinsan Dukedom Altimeter Piastoon Wae Wood Beppin Rock Flint Amorosa E. A. Widdis

Amgirt High Handicap Result at Caulfield

Phenic started as a 5 to 2 favorite despite carrying 12.1. He ran second to Brigadier Bob in the home stretch as Piuma surged to win by a neck. Brigadier Bob held third with Plane, Diamotad Plamein, and other runners following, as trainer W. Siggine reported strong form since early Caulfield.

Phenic Brigadier Bob Piuma Jusibe Atraigh Ana Plane Phant Diamotad Plamein 5. W. Siggine Heathone Caulfield

The Two Curés and Melbourne Cup Hopefuls Declared

Fragmented notes describe two Cup contenders, with horses named King Trivalve and Sil among Melbourne Cup hopefuls. Mentions declarations of support and extended lists of candidates, amid uncertain readings and OCR garbled wording.

Tom Quinn Challenged for Lightweights in North Queensland

A fragmented note claims Tom Quinn is challenged to a £500 side wager with any lightweight in North Queensland. The writer expresses willingness to back an aide wager and questions whether Quinn would fight, noting training and readiness.

Tom Quinn Queensland Quinn Jerry Sul

Buxton Defeated in Ambiguous Ring Bout

Unclear OCR text describes Buxton losing to an English welterweight with sporadic names such as Mrishane Aupuse Pilly Richards and referee actions amid a belph condition. The English challenger dominated with Buxton failing to land effective blows as the bout progressed.

Mrishane Aupuse Pilly Richards Sid Buxton the Ark

Terrific Uppercut Stuns Boxers in Sydney Fight

Aimer 20 12 was matched with Tatars Sauires of Soh Jaci in a bout that saw a powerful uppercut floor an opponent. Sauires recovered but fell again, his head hitting the canvas and he lay still for several moments before medical staff assisted him from the ring.

Sydney Tatars Sauires Tev Sauires Ln T

Wrestling: Miller and Karasick Draw in Adelaide

Walter Miller, who recently defeated the Russian wrestler Karasick, met again at the Exhibition in Adelaide. The Saturday night eight round affair drew with no winner, a crowded arena witnessing a balanced contest with close exchanges and no decisive fall.

Adelaide Amuse Walter Miller AD Karasick Faien Qutheriog Imne Hialls

Thye Again Champion Melrolean Audit 2 Ted Thye

A garbled sports note recalls Ted Thye regaining a wrestling title amid noisy crowd scenes. The fragment mentions a Chapel and a vigorous struggle, with coarse preaching tones and a rough confrontation. The wording is incomplete but centers on Thye reclaiming a championship.

Advertised Events and Public Notices Summary

A mix of notices lists a public auction on August 25 1427 at Cirove street for Mrs Bo Jergensen. The Federal Institute of Accountants warns candidates to submit applications by November to sit exams. Postal ballots to elect three directors from six candidates close September 1 with arbiter ballots same day. Draper Jnk advertises a sugar farm for sale at Freshwater. Eacham Shire Council seeks applications for Valuer for 1928.

Reeetom Sadrat le I Patsbic Bo Jergensen Federal Institute of Accountants Atherton Tableland Co-operative Ottersaviation A. J. Draper Eacham Shire

Boxing Challenge Responds to Saturday Letter

The editor of De Cairns responds to a Saturday letter in your sewepaper, addressing a boxing challenge and addressing Pesi and Sir in the exchange. The brief note clarifies stance and invites further discourse on the boxing topic.

de Cairns Pesi

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