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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1947
Page
3
In Conkport Pennsylvania Kaoek defeats Chuck Tupi in an evening round to claim the Is round title at the Stadium. The event, billed as a headline bout, drew local fans for the scheduled contest under bright lights.
On December 27 1947 Gordonvale Cup details show a 1 mile event with horses Merry Bir Pox Moments Lenten Star and other contenders. Bartram won in 1 9 after a close finish with Exchan's Terai ros and Ta hhis clocking 32.1 sec while McLachlan recorded 33.7.
Moodie wins a close middleweight match over Prandolini in Cairns ring as crowds hissed and cheered. Referee H ealy-Siena scored Moodie over Prandolini 11 2 to 1 12 in a chaotic clash marked by heavy blows and a sea of spectators.
Race card highlights fast wins at Greyhound tracks with Orion Lass Impshi and Miat Curistage staging a tight finish in the second race. Lucy Bond and Meg Again secure notable placings while Swift Blend and Scorned give solid showings in the later heats. Gay Tara headlines the hurdle event with a strong showing against Cristina in a brisk session.
The article notes veteran players Je Asboth and Eleni Corbet among a growing Egypt team led by Robert Abdemelam, eyeing Davis Cup glory. It describes a mix of prominent internationals, training in Cairo as the tennis season builds toward the January schedule and the planned Bayptien international championship tournament.
In Hobart on December 30 Australia secured a 2-1 lead after winning two straight sets 6-2 6-2 over Detalis Gedgman and Moy and Brown from America split singles and won one rubber each.
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