English billiards and cue sports across nations
Language on the rise of billiards in the United States and Britain. Notes on players, equipment, and techniques, including English packer tables, cushions, screws, and forcers. Mentions Sydenham Dixon and historic links between billiards communities in the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydenham Dixon
Pemcident
Bemah Billard Associaton
Brough
G.O.M
Dinon
John Roberts
Wen
William Cook
Troy
Frames
Illards
Bret Lent
Himndl- Sp
St. Kennine
Oval
Suh Wieden CC
Bredtein
Oring Saevien
Ian
Alec
Wannerrang Peiils
Lille Beidre Grove Condon
Taale'a
London
Priferen
Lambelll
Hillrdn
United Kingdom
Henry Sydenham Macon Gorn
Yortsaire
Mayet
Notable sportsmen honored amid wartime casualties
A long list of prominent athletes and sport figures are reported wounded or killed in action. Names include cricketers and footballers who represented universities and clubs in Britain and beyond, with several serving in military units and interwar competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musep
Cayeans FM
Kno
Sean Cambrigge
Sear
Alec
Env Chaney
Avoothall
Ainiiversity
Aintlion
Larvouy Blaukhearh
Wade
Tulkwich
End Pittiward
Lonian Seculai
Poy Cw
Sensis
Engler
Well Kamen Newmar
Weikh
White J
Aloe
Stocklanbiy
Alain
Tae Beet
Jackson
Haval Afiliary Academy
Sandhurst
Woalwien
Royal Engineese
Laketovd
Army
Navy
Tenley
Healey
Lundin Rowisi
Ateeandes
Amaweur
Chachion
Posto
Tohannesbore
Lew Taylor
Hun Hee
Fae
Weithin
Prey ehanGnol
Sow Africa
KK. Halt
Busey
War era foals and horses praised at State Steeplechase
A detailed account praises horses and riders from the northern provinces and various breeders. It highlights notable entrants like Greek Fine and Grecian Westy, and mentions endurance of mares and stallions in a wartime context at the State event, with commentary on breeding and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suireny Aelaiay
Mowgy
Hares
Snany Parva
Mieler
Guo
Steie
Meith
Record Run Sparks Debate Over 2000 Metres Mark
A fragmented report describes a track chase where a Swedish contender Zander allegedly broke the 2000 metres world mark in Stockholm. The piece notes reactions from rival athletes and governing bodies, with comparisons to past records and Olympic trials, while questioning the legitimacy of the claimed performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoekhalny
Haan
Jove Ramler
Aréatiun
Stadion
Auturt Seras Serephon
Tai
Wear vondMiaie
Tuler
Orsven ‘Togner
Friball
Sweden
Pliers
Aperane
Mercalis
Laomde FS
Murray
Andy Ward
Robert Simpson
Berane Implain Bewrys
Rey
Torey
Zander
Mariberg
Seinisa
Seinisa.” Which Devt the Previous Anures of. ‘Anillia. of Finiara, Sagl. Hy
Sere
Rive
Dave Inter
Hann Molelimainga
Gondwate
Worilla
Metran
Becaure
le Jendale
Dave Whcha
Grett Funes Thia
Yarde Akort
Alfred Shrubh
Gayty Filareser
Ihe
Devily
Tioera
Bondeien
Belize
T Wien Selerance
Bil Ysare
Hie Meares
Abel Riviat
Canbridge
Mass
Mr. Teaner
Ahlere Youu
Zander Wand
The Greatest Race and Records in Sweden Meet
The report details a Swedish track meet with standout performances by Zander and Wide, noting new metric records and preparations over years. Mentions Lashers and other athletes, with emphasis on endurance and international competition dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itanneh
Lion Sweden
Fender
AAA
Hallemilt
Aiengund Pinner
Toren
Waa
TNC A
Molin
Keventarena
Omar ‘Meredith
Nuer
Osec
Esperence
Wauting
Towner
Sweden
Ince
Slesiuy Iit
Erik
Amd
Chen
Memory of games and social change in a bygone era
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the decline of old games and gentlemanly leisure. The piece contrasts past moral codes and modern follies, naming clubs, locales, and the shifting appeal of traditional entertainments through a speaker's troubled nostalgia.
Public dire fund aids wounded veterans and humane relief efforts
A 19th century appeal describes a fund drive to support severely wounded soldiers and ex civil lifers returning from war. It highlights relief through hospital care, rehabilitation, and community aid, urging public generosity and sympathy for veterans and their dependents.
Fragmented Readers Notes and Sports Mentions From 1919 Inquirer
A garbled OCR fragment lists wrestling results boxing notes cricket reports athletics and swimming items. It mentions Kempsey racing a Summer Cup at Ledas and Rainbow Tasmanian racing hints, plus scattered references to boxing figures and amateur champions.
Gun Friday Shooting Abandoned in Local Report
Fragmentary report notes a planned Friday shooting event canceled due to weather. Mentions Vin Wills Allen as a popular local figure and a casualty of pigeons, with unclear details and attribution to NS Wass Thn Che.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unger
Walne Gan
Vin
B.A. Wills-Allen
Dinty
Kathy Hee
Victorian Gun Notes and a Confusing Wartime Scene
A fragmented Victorian era report mentions military and security notes, with references to gun use, guards, and an alleged event. The text mixes names, places, and scattered actions, making a coherent narrative difficult to determine.
Fragmented OCR Item on Local Event
A damaged OCR fragment describes a local scene involving walls, an address, and pallets. The readable content is unclear and provides no verifiable facts or names to identify a person, place, or date.
Draughts Problem
Cryptic OCR fragment shows a draughts puzzle note with sparse letters and broken words. Reading suggests an incomplete setup or instruction from a historical column about a draughts problem titled by a page of games.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anglo-American Federation
America
England
Diliman Aiterene
Trurige
Conan
Anscott
Ebert Alls
Tab Pontiad Pemareebir
Rayb Ives
Voraren
Deel Skeby
Chenan Sryter
Sazhe
Artier
Ynetsh Séau
Irvine
Fred Lindrum
Jenin
Lilerdl
Hilarde
Kim
Lindrum
de Anata
de Anata, Specially MW Compositien Balin
Durailte
Gray
Wis
Ivars
Hall Gall
Mioul
Lindeum
Gewne Gray
Hil
Serjng
Bncentar
Daar
John Zander
George
Idlencey
Uae
Frark Morton
Merrie Enucand
Bratchford
Bett
Cat
Caedrontiente
Weil
Ravel
Locke
Bowle
Zealand
Howl
Aniye
Samparisen
Burt Lin
Rte
Rte Imyaiyd
Dust Juriors
Tremendoudy
Fescau
France
Kitchener
Wales
Melbourne
Pravin
Grid Limetinatt
Gum
Tmelenburga
Stara Ji Vong Civdshour
Ledas
Kempsey
Atlas
Kanasie Wout
Paine Oy
San Francisco
Beate Cres
Walla
Sawouh Rainbow
Murweilbrock
Tasman
Ated Weil
A.W Barry Fleae
Sydney
Pui
Fim Corbett Way
Than
Pitasimmont
BVM
Reiwick
Mason
Livergaoll
Livergaoll Frise (Fred) Holand
Ley Darey
City
Hariwich
Rama Jae
Dublio
Steve
Goulburny
Bill Parma
Jackson Iwler
Masey
Tom Mendewe
Walsh
Balhinore
Hovemiet Dt
Gympie
Paimanente S
Weston
Aydney
Bebsreucete
Oursino
Veronice
Dan
Mataganuh
Vieasertown Waitoa
Denuliger
Jeilwne Inorbury
Brairsvan
Sears
Mabherheldy
Conasar
Belmsin
Harey Milles
Lane
Willy Canwle
Wien
Claude i
Jan Crant van Besalny
Mitchel Chayier
Ano Yarpone
Stevens Craciehot
Steven A Markman
Easahugenel
Alghtia
Usmches
STPY
Roworns
Haymarket
Tadoube
Wilms
Little Amerion
Kate Wace
Leven
Waite Sven
Mackenzie
Beirut
Petter
South
Sri
Tine Poumonts Ag Feta
Chufa
Wellington
Ieee
Gms
Usenet
Nobel’s
Isi le He Ng Be
Ak Afbsk
Mies
Wien Uivator
Bob. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Teperee
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