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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1926
Page
9
The December gathering of the Catsams Jockey Club at Worcester featured several divisions with races and close finishes. Jockeys Helling and Athan led the field in a tight program as stewards handled inquiries and a large crowd enjoyed a lengthy afternoon of racing.
Racing notes from Brisbane report brisk Q T C meeting results with Alabama Wime's easy win and multiple divisions including trial handicap and Windsor handicap. Strong entries like Lauterdale and Anne of Cleves feature, with finishes by neck and lengths separating top placings.
Weekend sports wrap highlights key debits and wins across clubs listed with players and scores. Cricket results from Brisbane and Sydney area show matches, standout performances, and final outcomes amid lineup changes and inter-state absenteeism.
A chaotic report from London describes Wales beating the All Blacks by a margin of points in a crowded venue. Wales led early with several goals while the All Blacks tallied two scores and faced field disruptions amid noisy spectators.
Mrs Wright won the Shillity Bowl by two strokes over Miss N Mayers. J R Warner and C Taylor played the final for the trophy presented by Mr J P Beary. The match was even and exciting with Warner pushing ahead, while Taylor’s round was noted for timber felling remarks by the Captain.
Good attendance as Johnston River Rowing Club holds a meeting at Innisfail on December 3. Attendees include Frungierd and Yeu Metwalle among others. The secretary discusses Mysore letter, clinker built practice, and plans for subscriptions, a pontoon, boat sled site, honorary members, recruitment drive, and a monthly general meeting.
Melbourne December results from the Victorian tennis championships show Willard defeating Crawford in a five set semifinal 3 6 7 4 6 3 4 7 Hawkes beat Crawford in straight sets 6 0 6 4 Doubles match results list Patterson and Hawkes versus Clemenger and Cummings with varied scores Teague and Reed defeated Willard and Crawford 6 2 7 5 4 6.
In Melbourne on December 3, J Crawford of New South Wales defeated Gerald Watterson of Victoria in a hard fought lawn tennis match. Crawford showcased calm defense and clever side shots to win the pivotal rallies, despite Patterson's late surge after dropping the first set.
At Brisbane and Sydney venues last night two boxing cards featured strong action. Wally Tullipan beat Appleton after a seventh round clash while O Keeffe fought hard but fell short. In Sydney Tyneke defeated Frisco McGeale in a decisive points win after a fierce two round battle. Melbourne saw Ansel Bell stopped for the second time in his career while Jack Jones dominated throughout the bout.
Speed crowd at Exhibition Speedway braved falls and wet track as Spinks clinched the Silver Armlet final defeating Pearce after a first lap near miss. Spinks later won a special challenge race by twenty lengths while Spinks motor had mechanical trouble earlier.
A jumble of notices reports auctions and meetings in Innisfail and Cardwell district. Public auctions led by T J Reddan auctioneers will sell household furniture from Mrs Mo HL Slee Donald and another estate on Thur Thursday and Tuesday dates. Council seeks input on a cane and clay road. Norman Mons advertises goods for sale. Magner Natley service schedule and weekly train connections noted. Draper Ltd representative to Ma Anda with furnishings and kitchenware catalogs.
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