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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1951

Page

2

Table Tennis Results For Cairne Week

Week long table tennis results from Cairne show A Grade wins by Carlton and Vanguards with close matches against Whippets and W.C.W. Rovers and St Josephs feature strong showings. E Grade sees St Josephs and Wanderers dominant. Musketeers beat New Australians. Starlings defeat St Joseph. Upcoming fixtures listed for A B C grades at local centers.

Cairne Carlton Rovers Galvin Gilligan W.C.W V.C.W Vanguards Brydon Whippets Townson Mr. Kart K. Langtree St Josephs Hill Rovers Played Close Games But Lost 21-8. “E" Grede Wanderers St. Andrews Musketeere Starlings St. Joseph Genire

Humming Top Chosen for Epsom Handicap

Racing notes favor Humming Top with Darby Munro set to ride. Oversight and French Cavalier key rivals as Melbourne form flags. Selections list multiple races and contenders with weights and conditional bets across Randwick Moonee Valley.

Darby Munro Bewt Australia Roo Top Humming Top Davey Jones Bes Humming Ton Overscht Neville Bellwood Achilles Melbourne Randwick Coniston Golden Wedge Fresteem Oversight Blas Veet Jan Kensington Gallant Leader Ardrzen

Big Turf Scandal Rocks Ontario Tracks

The Ontario Racing Commission barred seven jockeys three apprentices and one owner trainer for life in what officials call Canada’s worst racing scandal. An inquiry began in July after jockey Alfred Nash said he was offered a bribe to throw a race.

Toronto Ontario Ontario Racing Commission Tupper Bigelow Canada Alfred Nash

New York boxing chief probes wild title bout

New York State boxing chief opened a sweeping investigation into the featherweight title fight last night in which Gandy Saddier retained the crown with a ninth round technical knockout over Willie Pep. The bout featured repeated fouls and wrestling with players pushing and even carrying the referee. Pep tried to stop the fight, but Saddier retained the title as the action ended.

New York New York State Gandy Saddier Saddier Willie Pep Peps Pep

Innisfail Turf Club Plans Memorial Plaque and Carnival Week

The Innisfail Turf Club met with Mr. R L Arnell presiding to discuss a plaque for the Percy Pease Memorial Fund costing 280 pounds with 104 pounds on hand and a club donation. The minutes note deferred Pease Park memorial gates. the club proposes a 10 pounds 10 shillings donation for outstanding sums. A week of events is outlined from October 12 to 21 including races, tennis, bowls, golf, dances, and a mannequin parade with social activities. Membership applications close October 6.

Innisfail R. L. Arnell Innisfail Turf Club Percy Pease T. C. Curnow Pease Park Curnow C. O'Brien Zpostannee Etty Bay Innisfall Innisfail m South Johnstone Innisfail Choral Society Masonic Hall Amxiliary R.G.L Spotignen Shire Hall Golf Club Turf Club

Greyhound racing forecast and top bets this week

The column previews today’s greyhound meeting with a large crowd expected. Wise Gain, Albert's Special, Petry Alert, Peconer, Myra, Highland King and Ever Mantle are noted, with Wise Gain and Myra highlighted as top bets and the Top Course deemed difficult.

Albert Petry Alert Unlsas Peconer Myra Percy Alert Peconer Mighland King

Mrs P F Clarke Wins Online Stick Competition Trophy

Thursday saw 41 associates compete for a trophy donated by Mrs C Dawson. Mrs P F Clarke won with a score of 71 on 21 handicap, beating divisions led by Mrs J Adair and Mrs E Boden. Numerous players posted varied scores. next events include the Molle Draper medal and the L G U Brooch round with entries due by 7 pm Wednesday.

C. Woodward W. J. Wright R. King W. Wiltshire Mr P. Landy EM. Boden L. Cain Meadames W. Larsen Gummow R Grifin RB. Thompson J. T. Alley G. Rutledge G. Gorion P. Barclay W. Petere Mesdames R. Gelling NM L Harris Mire CC. Copelin J. Adair Mir E M. Boden Mra Molle Draper

Mistral IT Wins South Ben Pearling Trophy Sail Event

In a tough South Ben Pearling trophy race held last Saturday, Mistral IT captained by W. J. Duteld led most of the event and finished first by about 11 minutes ahead of J.D. (M Ketchel) in second. Rose Marie skippered by J. Hall took third, with Faux Pas, BS, and Audacity rounding out the top five as Scorpion was disqualified and Gale retired.

Grand View Medcraft Mistral II Gale Rose Marie Mistral Windward Mistral TT Nott JSD Audacity B.S Faux Pas JLD Frose Marie Jim Duffield Mistral TL M. Ketchel JJ J. Hall Scorpion Mistral IT W. J. Duteld J.D M Ketchel

Bowls results from village clubs and social games

Match results show multiple bowls games with scores between players Mrs Faithfull Mrs Bowen 24 12 and Mrs O Gorman Mrs Jones 16 24. Other ties include Bowen Anderson 29 32 and Mrs Kennys consistency scoring high against Millett 6 154. Final rounds feature Anderson O Gorman Kenny and others in a social play schedule.

Saghes Faithfull Bowen O'Gorman Jones Mix Bowen Anderson Kennys Consistency Ciigies Millett Goodall Flewher Whoont O'Meill Evans Faithfuls Meiames Lipecambi Frazer Henderson Mesdames Peterson Biges Hesp S'muare Pire-Tont O'Gormen Mrs. Kenny Allison and Simmenz

Birds and Protectors Debate On Air Bill Powers

An editor letter quotes the Casinos Post on air bill powers. It notes entry and enforcement duties granted by the act. A detective remedy is mentioned with police involvement if reasonable grounds exist to suspect possession on premises. Names include Fauna Protector and local towns are referenced.

Mareeba Rate Rant on Valuation and Poundage

A Mareeba letter criticizes property valuation and council rate structure describing the pound rate as a joker and questioning discounts. The writer laments yearly taxes, compares rates to grocery costs, and vents frustration with councillors. Sent from Mareeba on September 25.

Innisfail Forester Guilty of Theft From Tent

John Souter a forestry worker, pleaded guilty in the Innisfail Court of Petty Sessions to stealing three grey blankets two pairs of working trousers a pair of black boots and spectacles from Patrick Henry's tent at Landers Creek near Ayr. He elected summary deal with and was fined 110 in default one month imprisonment.

Innisfail John Souter Main Roads Commission Landers Creek Ayr

Boxing team from far north suffers through injuries and tough bouts

The Bowes squad from the far north put up a strong showing despite injuries in a hard series. Arthur Leeke hurt his hand in the final football match against Townsville and could not train. Barr, who fought Lex Plowman at Mareeba, won a finals bout but withdrew after worsening hand injuries. Victor Shaw fought an older opponent and narrowly missed a decision after forcing two knockdowns in the later rounds. Cyril Johnson won his first bout but suffered a broken nose from an opponent’s head clash. He later fought with a mild fever as the team traveled back to Rockhampton, where Cyril was congratulated by the Queens Russell of the Golden.

Bowers Hey Hemarives Arthur Leeke Townsvile Agamne Barr Lex Plowman Mareeba Victor Shaw Himeed Cyril Johnson Hs Ge Grogey Cyril Wee Sla

Damages claim against Innisfail lumber contractors

M V Brooks sues F Hudson and J Stewart for 93 damages over a May 30 1950 collision in South Johnstone. The claim cites negligent driving of a white motor truck and trailer QTIG1T Q979-240 damaging Brooks premises at Berth Johnstone. defendants deny guilt. Trial before E J Pearce SM paused after evidence.

Innispail Innisfail Pety E. J. Pearce M. V. Brooks F. Hudson J. Stewart Innisfail South Johnstone Frank Desmond Maloney Berth Johnstone Olsinuit Pearce

Track Forecasts for Meets in Brisbane and Randwick

Forecasts for Seni 74 track meetings show fine weather and good track conditions at Fogle Farm Randwick and Mother Valley venues with no rain expected. Officials anticipate fast times as tracks remain firm and surface conditions are ideal for racing.

Brisbane Seni Fogle Farm Randwick Mother Valley

Tribute to Dave Sands in Chicago fire spot crowd

The chief Inspector of the Illinois State Athletic Commission Mr A Winch watched Dave Sands in Chicago today. He said Sands is one of the best boners he has seen for a long time and was very impressed by his performance.

Chicago A.ap Illinois State Athletic Commission A. Winch Dave Mands Chigago Winch

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