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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
3
Doomben race prospects for Saturday outlined with acceptances. Guiding Light, Noble Mera, and Tattersalls Cup contenders feature among 12 furlong to 7 furlong events at Albion Park. Analysts note recent form at Ascot and Emden as horses prepare for Consolation and Welter races.
Advertised opportunities include a secretary position for the Council of Agriculture and nursing staff openings at Marrebs Hospitals Board. Gas Supply Ltd seeks a position in some branch. The Third State Bowkett Society of Cairns invites members to its AGM at the registered office on Thursday September 26 at 8 pm.
An excerpted boxing item notes Lasnevich versus Woodcock in a ten round match in London. Lasnevich, nicknamed Gas, reportedly showed a plan and fought to stay competitive, with comment on Woodcock's left eye and a near end of round notes. The text is garbled but centers on the knock out outcome and round ten dynamics.
New York reports odds of 10 to 1 against Mauriello and 8 to 1 against Loums to win by knockout as 30,000 fans prepare to watch the title bout at Yankee Stadium. Louis, about 200 pounds, faces Mauriello at 197. Predictions favor a quick finish or an exciting battle, with writers split on outcome.
In London on September 7, Rees and Ward opened with 18 birdies while Locke and Von Nida carded 13. The match swung through multiple holes as best ball play and clutch putts shaped a tight contest with Rees and Ward leading late. Ward’s 10 yard putt on the 11th and Locke’s replies kept the score close.
The Gordonvale Bowls Club welcomed a touring party and officials as scores and sportmanship marked a friendly visit. Gordonvale led with 137 points as Q.B.A. president Hindman praised the tour’s success and camaraderie, while individual matches showed tight play and late surges.
Babinda club fixtures feature a series of rink pairings and scores across September with final lines showing tourists from the Queensland Bowling Association beating locals by a 23 point aggregate. Officials praised the visitors as the best green skater seen in the area, noting a four rink swing in their favor.
Atherton reports Week 1 social games with T Cook John s and Len Leinster Kelly facing Dr Mar Ietosh Dunbar and others. Scores noted 28 16 and 23 2 in various matches. The Seymour Howe championship rink will play Sept 26 to 32 on Atherton green with T Cook L J Leinster and TS Kelly. A Sunday draw saw Ross MacLean's team tie. Ladies Bowling Club saw Mrs Stevens defeat Mrs Thomson 153 to 112 in a singles handicap.
On Sunday next the first round of the M McMenamin series will be held. The first half of the outing runs from 5 30 pm to 7 30 pm. The second half starts at 9 am. Draw for boats will operate. Aggregate scores are being compiled for next week’s notes.
Southland holders of the Rap furly Shield beat Australia eight to six at Invercargill with Southland leading eight to three at halftime. Australia surged at the end but could not convert until near full time when Hurke and McBride scored tries.
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