Sports Briefs and Notes From a Century Ago
A collage of sports vignettes including boxing by Polly Fairclough in London clubs, greyhounds and Egyptian origins, betting insights, and early Channel swims. It covers horses, saddles, wrestling shows, and humorous quips from Old Trafford to Kingston Heath, with anecdotes on cyclists, golfers, and notable athletic feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Fairclough
National Sporting Club
England
Egypt
Fama
Fishing Notes Mark Fair Week With Notable Bream Haul
The report notes a fair to good fishing week with notable catches by BR. Irlam a 4th counter and E Edwards with M McGowan delivering a large haul of black bream and another counter. Maurie McGowan landed a 611t grunter. The final for the second trophy is next Sunday with keen competition. Weekend times run 5 am to 10 am and 9 am to 5 am. Reef section resumes fishing for a new trophy this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irlam
E. Edwards
M. McGowan
Maurie McGowan
Masonic Club Notes Show Weekend Bowls Results
Four games were played with Stack defeating Carvolth 31-28 in the club championship and Feely beating Barr 31-18. In the "BE" division Jenwen defeated Gamabel 31-15 and Hardgrave beat Williamson 31-13. Carvolth, last year’s champion, lost to Stack after a long 38-end match. Healy overwhelmed Barr 31-19 in the same competition. Jensen dominated Campbell 37-15 in the "B" grade, while Williamson outplayed Hardgrave in the same tier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stack
Carvolth
Feely
Barr
Jen‘wen
Gamabel
J. Williamson
Hardgrave
Sid Carvolth
Ernie Stack
Anish Steck
Carvorth
Peanees Stack
Healy
Bill Jensen
Jack Campbell
Campbell
Jensen
Rall
Jim Williamson
Grace Hardgrave
Joe Shaw
Williamson
Atherton Club Opens Season with Local Social Rinks
Atherton on Sunday hosted Alf Whitchurch of Babinda and Harry Compton of Mossman as only three rinks played on the green. Results included 26-23 and 20-23 games, with the club celebrating the Yungsburra green opening and inviting members to pennant duties for Blue and Purple teams versus Diggers on their respective greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Alf Whitchurch
Babinda
Harry Compton
Mossman
Shannon
A. McKeown
Darrech
Wadley
Hughes
Burke
Fraser
Hastie
Qwens
Severe Cloulier
Compton
Barker
Bell
Cook
Whitchurch
Page
Crain
Arnott
Johnna
Yungsburra
Far Northern Association
Swan
Nixon
Dunbavand
Kelly
McIntosh
Johnson
Leinster
H. Cowie
Johns
Arnett
Owens
Mc- Keown
Cloutier
Whitaker
Moyes
Darroch
D. Cowie
Siraughan
Advertising for Various Positions and Tenders
Job vacancies include junior female typist at Cummins and Campbell Ltd and senior mail order department lead at Boland's Pty Ltd. Tenders called for hut purchase, Martyn street reserve. Also needs fitters, mechanics with diesel, yard labourers, and a shift electrician. Public auction notice for late Dr Langan residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully Eospital
Cummins and Campbell Ltd
Boland's Pty. Ltd
Martyn-street
Irrigation and Water Supply Commission
Brisbane
Ayr
Dimbulah
Edge Hill
Bloomfield
A. J. Draper Pty Ltd
Abbott Street
Langan
Tully
Capricornia Plywoods
Queensland Housing Commission
Mareeba
Kalamia
Cairns Air Force Association and Motor Boat Club Meet Tonight
The Cairns branch of the Air Force Association holds its monthly meeting at 8 o clock tonight. The Cairns Motor Boat Club also hosts a meeting at 8 o clock tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
The
Air Force Association
British Title Fights Set at Harringay Arena October 1
Two British championship bouts scheduled at Harringay arena North London on October 1 Albert Finch of Croydon defends his middleweight title against Randolph Turpie Don Cockell of Battersea and Croydon clashes for the vacant lightweight crown in the same card Randolph Turpie is described as a colored boxer in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harringay Arena
Albert Finch
Croydon
Randolph Turpie
Don Cockell
Battersea
Dare Hart Croydon
Babinda Memorial Club Weekend Bowling Events
At Babinda Memorial Bowling Club on October weekend a Senator Simmonds trophy match ended 31 23 with H Bezier and Ward defeating Simmonds contenders. Sunday featured a Pairs contest 27 7 won by E Quinen and G Mackenzie over R Gouge and C Veivers, plus more social and championship fixtures notes and entries for Purple Pennants due by October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinen
G. Mackenzie
R Gouge
C. Veivers
RO Armstrong
K Moore
J. Taylor
RB. Kelman
Sam Prandolini
J Gaylor
Wilkie
McDonough
HeebEe ton Club Week end Bowling Reavote
In Herberton a weekend bowling reavote featured Lady associates versus men and Mes dene. Hood Maynard McBride Gregory led 24 to 21 for F Gene T Blaker and R Hood. Mesdames Morris Gane Eaton Watts won 25 to 21 against C Holdcroft. Sunday visits marked Yungaburra Bowling Club opening. Next Saturday the Purple Pens begin at 2.30 with Herberton meeting Ravenshoe on their green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton Bowling Club
F Eston
D Day
P Morris
G Peters
Hood
Maynard
McBride
Gregory
F Gene
T Blaker
R. Hood
C. Holdcroft
Mesdames Morris
Gane
Eaton
Watts
Yungaburra
Herberton
Ravenshoe
Mollie Draper medal round and Harris trophy third round
Cairns Associates reports the Mollie Draper medal round and the third round for the H J Harris trophy will be played. Draws list pairs for Nos 1 and 10 tees with numerous players. Mackay Cup results see Harris over Westaway, Anthony over Barclay, Langan over Peters, Grogan over Acar. Matches set for before next Wednesday include Harris versus Anthony and Langan versus Grogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Draper
H. J. Harris
Langan
G. Gummow
W. Baker
W. Peters
E. Grogan
J. Acar
N. L. Harris
Anthony
Hutton Likely Out of MCC Opening Perth Fixture
Reuters reports Len Hutton may miss the opening Australian tour match in Perth on October 14 due to a painful right index finger bruise from Colombo. Compton Bechter and Hollies suffer minor stomach troubles, while Compton’s knee shows progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
MCC
Stratheion
Len Hutton
Perth
Coombo
Compton
Bechter
Hollies
President’s Trophy and Mixed Tournament At Club
Saturday will host the Presidents Trophy stroke round eight qualifiers then knockout match play with quarter finals by October 15 and final by October 20. Sunday features a mixed nine hole stableford from No 10 followed by an 18 hole mixed four ball event with prizes for first and second and nearest the pin contests for Members and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stableford
Associates
Thomson
R. Ireland
Farr
Balzer
Beaven
Williams
Swindon
Larsen
Wordsworth
Wightman
Bell
McCloy
Atherton Associates Golf Results at Atherton Club
A heavy storm delayed play as members held a nine hole fourball Stableford won by Mrs Edmonds and Mrs Smith with 25 points. In a nearby Bovey competition Mrs Edmonds won 1 up. In the C Dawson trophy semi finals Mrs Hoare beat Mrs May 5 and 4. final set for Saturday between Mr Edmonds and Mrs Hoare. Stroke prize saw three tied on 67 net. Mrs Knight won on count back from Mrs Hoare and Mrs Zillman. Handicap adjustments noted for Mrs Zillman to 33 and Mr Hoare to 15.
Cairns Amateur Swim Club Opens 1950-51 Season
Cairns Amateur Swimming Club announces the 1950 51 season opens Friday Theafters and members are arranging schedules and events. The season promises a good year for local swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Thecreen Opens for Play This Weekend With Biskey Charge
Thecreen will open at 10 am for new play on Saturday and Sunday. Tom Biskey will be in charge during the weekend performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thecreen
Tom Biskey
Ravenshoe Club Hosts Local Pres trophy Events
Raven shoe club members competed on September 20 and October 1 in A TM and B TM grade singles, with W Mirkhead and D Buckley notable wins. Several players listed include Duller Phillips Cockram Grigg and Foran. A group visit to Yungeburra marked the official opening on October 7, with members from Herberton listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenshoe
Mirkhead
Snes
Phillips
Duller
Buckley
Puhlbohm
Cockram
Grigg
Goghlan
Goghlan, Mrs. Mcalister > Smith D Btewart + A Philips, Mra Techumy
J. McAllister
A. Condon
White
T. Kelly
OD Buckley
Foran
Ball
Meadster
D. Stewart
B8nel
Geipa
Neale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greaves
RADIO
Stromberg Carson
Kreisler
Teams
Lake Street
the Beechams Pill
Pkt
Doz
Tim
Saget
Malaya
Hull Bros
P.O. Cairns
Nest Pank
Nsw
William Beecham
Wood
Grey Boy
Australia
Canberra
Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
J. E. Lovelock
A. W. Winter
Australasia
Brea
British Isles
Wimbledon
James Braid
Humorist
Helen Wills Moody Rosark
Biarrits
Jean Borotra
Dem Bums
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jim
James J. Corbett
Tony
Tony Galento
Phil
Phil Scott
United States
Donle
von Schacht
Old Trafford
Paynter
Bill Bowes
Woods
Yorkshire
Melbourne
Kingston Heath
English Channel
Webb
Liverpool
Gertrude Ederle
Miss Ederle
Mercedes Gleitz
Gris Nez
Dover
Georgeous
Gussie” Moran
Suzanne Lenglen
LAL
North Queensland
Cummins & Campbell Ltd
Cams
Innafoil
Bowen
Nghan
Charters Towers
Wren
R. R. Jewell
J. Wanming
Royal Basinearacation
Cairns Amateur Club
Masonic Club
Atherton Club
Dirty
Roach
Lhey Destro
Wasty
Ames
Eddie Ten
Prancolini
Reynolds
Social Mesadames
Whitchurch Culverhose
Crane
Whitchurch Praidolint Blunt
Glinster
Wright
Heebeeton Club
Cairns Associates
M.C.C. Personnel
Cairns Post
Thurs
Aba
Atherton Associates
Ravenshoe Club
A. H. Deer &C
Pr. P.O
Gordonvale
Lyric Hall
S.A.I.L.A
Hall
C.W.A
H. S. Williams Pty. Limited
Vestner
Electrice
Nenat
Clive
Williams Howards Ltd
Toowoom
Ncest
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