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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1928
Page
9
At Gordonvale on September 2 the turf club held a well attended meeting with clear skies and a light breeze. Betting figures show substantial circulation through the gates and several divisions of races with multiple riders fined for color errors and close finishes.
Melbourne race day reports Wide attendance as Diamond Plume wins at Moonee Valley. Results list includes Dismal Poly Mine Gertrude and multiple thoroughbreds with times and placings. The day featured several events and notable contenders across the card.
In Norman Park at 6 am Saturday the Offugos, a new-on-brief squad, beat the High School team 3 to 3. Key players included G McIntyre and L McKillop for the High School, while Offugos stood out with Bob Blackmore Albert Bruce and Tom McCuomly driving fast attacks. Goalie Bill Murtha shone in the second half as the Offugos’ blend of speed and skill overwhelmed the High School, who relied on sturdy back work and solid teamwork.
The executive council of the club cricket conference representing 100 clubs and 60 000 players resolved that the suggested alteration at the leg-besom rate is to prevent weak penalties or pecuniary issues.
Clete Kawinen of Amelia defeated Jim Devlin in a wrestling match at the stadium on late Friday night. Kawinen led one minute and three seconds into the fifth round and appeared to injure Devlin briefly before Devlin could continue. Kawinen was declared the winner after Devlin was unable to continue.
In Melbourne a wrestling show featured Santel in a heavyweight bout against Thye. The crowd booed as Santel delivered a poor display and left the ring amid hoots during the night event.
In a September event in the United States, Vince Richard defeated rival contenders to retain the professional tennis title amid a competitive field. The victory underscores the ongoing strength of American players on the professional circuit.
London report dated September 1 provides latest billiards scores from the championship. detailed outcomes and player standings are awaited as results come in from the event.
Showery weather affected the fret monthly teams match with limited participants. Weaker turnout by some members left the team short as others failed to appear, urging greater roll up to support the club.
Advertised events announce Mesrs A J Draper Ltd will sell on account of M J Crown a watch and jewellery stock at the premises in Owen Street Getcher October sale includes opening hours 11 am and an assortment of storage items and millinery at Lakesatrvet next Charquis sta.
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