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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1928
Page
11
A long, fragmented report covers a football rugby league game with many player names, places, and actions. It mentions teams, referees, penalties, tries, kicks, and scores, though the OCR text is garbled. Key entities include players, clubs, venues, and officials, with scattered references to events, holds, and outcomes. The piece resembles a dense, era-specific game account with fluctuating details and uncertain phrases throughout.
Atherton March 17 The Peover Corner reports a Sharples hall boxing exhibition between Dwyer and Turner. Dwyer dominated from the start, landing heavy blows as Turner tired, with Turner knocked to a knee and saved by the bell. Referee Bewell counted Turner down, and the match ended with Dwyer in control as Turner’s seconds threw in the towel. A side wager of 60 was noted and Stan Powell refereed.
The Rifle Cairns Rifle Club held a week old shooting event at the sheet range with 10 yard, 90 yard, and 45 yard rounds. Wally Paul led the juniors with strong performances, Archie Fare won the club price, and Archies and Kelimedy placed top in their classes. Detailed scores followed in the report.
New York report says Heenen intends to discuss a possible world heavyweight title fight with promoter Bernard Mortimer in London during a six week visit. Heenen hopes to meet Tunney and would also welcome a match with Dempsey if he returns from retirement.
A chaotic scene unfolds as SVYONEYV Marcel and Billy Parma clash in a round of play. The referee halts action after a costly error, leaving the heir momentarily helpless and the crowd unsettled.
Fragmented OCR recounts a regatta with memory and Memory leading early, followed by Sylvanta and Melody, complex fleet movements noted as boats strained toward the NAW. Several boats such as Sylvania, Valmac, and Alina appear amid jumbled names, with references to pace, positions, and final standings unclear due to garbled text.
Victorian Melbourne March 19 S W N Watson of Melbowerine Rifle Club claimed the King’s prize at the North Williamstown range in a Melbourne event. L Al Righett placed second and F L A Pavey of Caulheld finished third in the standings.
Memory leads the frelale to three wins in a breezy Sunday race around the club intrcourse. Memory wins on handicap, with M H. taking a well deserved victory and Melody finishing strong behind her novice skipper. Syvan ia also sails well, taking second in scratch and third in handicap, signaling strong current form and a bright future for the Towns.
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