Sports Briefs Reflecting on Boxing Golf and Tennis
A collage of vintage sports notes highlights boxing gloves origins and notable early matches, recalls multiple jockeys winning all races on a card, and notes a 1900s World Series ticket-seeker tale. It also mentions volleyball origins, a Truman anecdote, and footwear care tips for sportsmen.
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Paul
Aya Yiment
Thomas
Townsville
Churchill Downs
Huntley
New Zealand
Phillips
Reno
A.” “Adams
Mariboro
Jack Broughton
England
John L. Sullivan
Corpett
Suivan
Queensberry
Poumoh
Nocers
Vesuvius
Raferae
Suzana Lenelen
Wimbladon
Ays
Orice
Susanne
Sil Hutto
Excallent
Fishing Notes Reveal Club Outing and Upcoming Events
The report notes a nest competition outing from 10 am to 3 pm led by Pam and others, with plans for a blue water section trip in November. It mentions a giant catfish and a cake stall run by the club, aimed at fortnightly operations and broader public engagement.
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Efuntar
Aten
Mueutmien
Club Indies Wan 2
Golf Atherton Club Associates Win Stroke Event
On Thursday afternoon Mise J Nasser won the stroke competition with a net score of 32 85. Zillman’s and Mrs Frans improved handicaps, each reducing by three strokes. Other top scores include Mrs Byars 30 87 and Mrs Murdoch 43 88. The Sadleford and Nosey competitions followed, with Mrs Gourlay and Mise Wasser securing victories in their events.
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Atherton Club Associates
Atherton
Mise J Nasser
Sirs
Zilunen
Carda
Frans
Bla J. Nasser
Mra. Zillman
Mire Byars
Murdoch
Mire
Mra Mitchett
Sadleford
Trofoies and Sally NT Reach Close Trophy Finish
On Sunday Vinoma won the first race Blossom won the second and Sally NT finished last in the day’s events. Sally NT earned 145 points with a 182 foot gain in one leg as the two trophies stayed very close across three starts.
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Sally NT
Fae Ee Ena
Sally
Ponta
Boata
Vinoma
Blossom
SuIrrs
Masonic Club Notes Signal Club Season Resumes
After pennant losses the Masonic Club resumes club competition next weekend. Blue and Purple pennants results show balanced play with Richardson and Bal cher among standout performers. Skiff racing details include races for two trophies donated by H. M. Svendsen and Gumman, with times and course info for trainees.
Ravenhoe Bowling Club Matches and Results in October
In Ravenhoe on October 13 the Herberton Bowling Club associate and Ravenhoe contested three rinks with each side taking one and the overall after the third rink level at 22 35. Notable players included Mesdamen Maynard Eaton and Morris. On October 18 club members visited Merberton for purple pennant games with Cockram defeating Condom 31 5 in the B grade, and a mixed team win 29 27. Next matches are set for October 31 with the president’s tele yi moell and Stewart scheduled.
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Ravenshoe
Herberton
Paid & Ris
Ravenahoe
Indies
Aggreente Berberton Som
Paints
Mere Mesdame Maynard
Gane Eaton
MeBridey
Mesdamen Duller
Cisylon
Meallister
Barnett
Meadamer Morris
Clair
Cham Gromery
Mesdames
N. Stewart
Dixon
Tobin J. Stewart
Merdamen Hood
Drysdale_ Arcot
Waits
NM Cockram
C. Cockram
Tehumy
Feeily
Mrs Tunnl
Ravenshoe Rifle Club meet yields mixed scores and wind challenges
On October 18 the Ravenshoe Rifle Club held a three distance aggregate with 800 and 600 yard targets. Scores show varied performances led by W. Watson and J. Walker among others as wind drift affected several shooters. The club plans to travel to Meyerson next Sunday for another match.
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Ravenshoe
Raverahoe
Walker
S-Syundisetl
Sammasett
Jos
Watson
W. J Walker
Pigeott
V. Tong
Picher
New Sunday
Vistt Meyerson
Ennwa. Sheok
Innisfail Club Debates Entry Rules On Race Day
An Innisfail meeting reports attempts by individuals to enter a race tour on race day without paying. The committee considers prosecutions, cites crowd control and view obstruction, and suggests using a hessian screen and separate jockeys tent to manage entries and ensure payment.
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Innispass
Innisfail ‘Txt Club
Aainet of
Tendara
PJ. Multina
Pam
Stuart
Couree
Hughes
A. L Drew
Newmen
Drew
Mr. Drew
Sid
J. Highs
Rl” Armell
WC Dellow
Germ Warfare Seen More Potent Than Atomic Bomb
The World Health Organization director general Dr Brock Chisholm told a press conference that germ warfare could be more potent than atomic weapons. He warned that secret programs may be pursued by other nations and criticized inaction by the WHO to address the effects of any future atomic bomb.
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Ona Wiliam Mocgan
Youne Stara
Alvo
San Ip
Gurenary
Tn Ide
Fedaraeion
Paris
New York
Jon
Wade
Harry S. Truman
Jack Johnson
Fae
Jack
Fim
Wes
Gus
Willard
Johnson
Love Jock
Winter
Aus
Wailasia
Braid
Hmorist
Henry Cotton
Oret
Catton
Colton
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Cairns
Massey Harris
Dievel
Masey Harris
Crap Tractor
Headrick Pty. Ltd
FO Bax
Spence
Lake
EEE
ALL Bran
Fox
Sib
Marmalade
Seu
William Beecham
Benginl
Sydney
Erna
Cains Amateur Club
Masonic Club
Sg Ae Sila
Soat
Richardson
Gyrt Gkinner
Balcher
Bisbee
Arthur Lewis
Ay Wat
H. M. Svendsen
Gumman
George Piskars
Reperia
Racing Office
Eadee
Dlonshin
Levis
Skinner
lNamaon
Jasob
Tarone
Ollry
J. G. Norris
Tom
Chic
Cinas
Carsleen
AU Hodet
George Pickers
Xmas
RL Leary
Porfeng
Leary
Ximas
West
Hill
Tarfiz Aaason Emes
Troy
Destiny
FLEET
L. Joice
Sasaon
Lotus Bopa
Joice
Crown
Agen
Bender
Vinesia
Mavors Raion
IGM
Blossrim
Junlor Fleet
Nhomas
L. Barry
Ravenshoe. Club
Ravenshoe Club
Rae Summer
Preset Tayloms Elliotts Pty. Ltd
Brisbane
Innisfail
Cairns Post
Thur
Saaseemat
Food For
Land Rover
Weesher
Tee Fates
Gracier la
Advanx Tyre & Motor Service
Goodyear
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