Metropolitan tennis championship saddled with sultry day delays
The Metropolitan Tennis Championships unfolded under hot, humid conditions with skies overcast and rain held off. Play progressed with notable performances by J. Bass and V. Collins and strong doubles showing by Hughes and Findlay, while Pike defeated Gregg in a surprise win and the tournament continues into the next day with mixed results across singles and doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Gregg
J. Fike
Borrion
Grogs
Fike
Cummings
OA Beier
Afar
Nec
Ser.” Teplar
The Panther Robbery Plot at Epsom Derby Night
In a detailed retelling a masked group schemes to steal the Derby prize horse The Panther during the Epsom festivities. The plan unravels as watchers are placed along the stable route and a tense chase ends with the horse’s safety and the culprits evading capture. The tale includes Manser and associates, the Derby crowd, and the aftermath among observers and conspirators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauser
Hia
Epsom
Abs
Saarsing
Manzer
Ares
Manser
Ant Flere
West
Wien
Ras
Profitz
Stanford Team Tours Australia in 19 Day Journey
Stanford University tennis squad completed a 19 day tour of Australia, defeating local and university teams but facing tougher opposition than expected. The voyage aims to foster intercollegiate ties with California teams and features players including W. M. Johnston and the Kinseys, with Stanstore R preventive manager Mr He Maloney guiding the tour and trainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochet
M. Alonso
Spain
Tider
Isaye
Myers
Weilate
Richards
Anderson
Eo Engliiman
Coumey Mureise
France
Lathe Weve
Enma
Stanford
Stanford University
Tauile
Sydney
Australia
Wistrahiac
Guite
Universities
Califorals
Epart
W.M Juhvaton
Kinseys
San Francisco
He Maloney
Roca Gare
Australian Golf
Munthera
Worerton
Rae
Elaine
Sadia Gauanars
Barnes
Rifle Shooting Angus and Coote Trophy at Long Bay Club
The 60th NRA prize meeting featured cadets at Long Bay, with competitors including notable shooters from Stance and Ha becoming prominent. The event ran from October 7 to October 18, drawing entrants and highlighting a push for stronger entries and improved performance across teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.R.A
Long Bay
French tennis stars set to tour Australia in year
French players slated to join Australia tour starting in January. The trio, including Brucnom and Cousteas, plan to visit cities and face Australian and English competitors in Davis Cup and other events. The tour aims to boost tennis ties and feature top international talent.
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Ali
Feenen
Autralia
Pary
Hireeteru Horatia
Jacques
Zico
Witl
England
Sivelen
Brupbo
Cope
Nash Tin
Cousteas
Wah Cochet
St Barce
Yana
Australia
Californie
Acroce
Mey
USA
Sydney Man Cured of Piles by Doan's Ointment
A Sydney man named J. Mitchell reports long suffering from itching piles, praising Doan's Ointment after relief followed a long trial. He describes sleepless nights, painful symptoms, and eventual cure with the product, urging others to try it if similar symptoms occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Doan
New Zealand Golf Championships Spark Heated Showdown
The New Zealand Golf Championships deliver a dramatic finish as Les Quin, a young farmer from Eihure, edges out rivals to clinch the male event after a tense final rounds. Opponents include Goer of Wanganui, with notable praise directed at Quin's near record-setting performance and the strong field across the amateur and professional divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
J. G. Agtersaa
Ani Richardt
Richards
Borstra
Wasi
Bork
Andy
Souwasich
Seine
Oriston Wall
Dion Lasi
Mery Bldeine
Branca
Auerratia
France
Davis
Ees Les Quin
Eihure
Alcare
Ane
New Zealand
Wanganui
Golf Match Spillover and Local Championship Tales
A fragmented report details a Bonnie Doon versus Kiara golf clash with Killars upsetting Bonnie Doon in home and away rounds. It notes players like Giz, Balcombs, and Moore Bark, plus match results, positions, and upcoming club plans. It also cites a New Zealand women’s title run, and regional golf society notes with figures and venues across Australia and New Zealand.
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Ormasey
Agama
Bonnie Doon
Kiara
Af Killars
Bonnie
Moore Bark
St Howma
Motwirhat
Witara
Giz
Balcombs
Bennis Biron
Harap DY
Tanuele
Gurus
Armangemans
Fhompeo
Kulthareisa
Eno Aioe
Harrison
Bredett
Ting
Armstront
Une
Eas
J. B. MacGill
Aishi
Felandia
Andrew Es
Rhodes
Marwell
J. NT Christie
R. Davideon Wes
Berry
Davidson
Interesa Lake
Cord
Manly
Machen
Philliby
Morrall
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Jones
SMASH
Bourday
New South Wales
Allseamers
J. Basee
V. Collins
Baker
Biale
Nik
T. Iteesisla
Fitzgerald
McCinaland
UTZ
J. Laur
Ules
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Munro
Imaiavernene
Sommh Waves
Wall
Schickenseaw
Hicks
A. Willard
Willard
Deine
Findlay
Hiushen
Pintlay
Trom
EL. Jones
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O'tyan
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Dorten
Gibben
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Ceollane
Angie O'Ryan
Hall
Henderson
Kirkpatrick
Goward
Hazne
Bummings
Hlingworth
Witton
Eued
Lattes
Sir Mose Siyeise
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Daphne Uehurst
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Miss Watson
Ich Poulton
Mas Cox
Selody
Faye
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Baler
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Bed
Gee
Jamieson
MiLean
Ma Ramune
Leonard
Johneran
Conta
Adams
Andergon
Newmar
Froiming
Jose
Loden
Kosar
Manner
Fed
London
Dia USA
Bued
Pat Barrin
Cemioache
Ery Vennis
Rice Tennis Depot
Angus and Coote Trophy
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Miamean
Rubin
Ieee
Ieragi
Fand Chiehly
Ierag
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Aves
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Australis
Roehampton
Lon Bay
Erie
Tom
Tanghay
Sete
Leo Quin
E. J. Moss
EJ Mong
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WB Prater
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Hades
Dayton Steel
Dayton
Pattinson
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Main
Gp.o
Melbourne
Moore Park
Golf Committee
W. Rundle
Royal Sydney
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Nelo
Rozeville
Mawnan
Rosaville
Lande
Mery
Royal
Tarn Bey
Ecksend
Anithwa
A. I. Andrew
Sup
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Andrews
Bat Mandiwigan
Austialian Club
Mb. Betis
D. Mehad
J. A. Kee
R. Graham
W. A. Waleow
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J. W. Dodge
C. Gregory
A. Gordon
RL Sayers
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Bava
Ums
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Belmonts
Wis Cbeaney
Oh Brus
C.G
Rye
New England
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Blue Mountaine
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Souhes
Sysey
Moriya
Bowral
Mois Velty
Guraie
Canker
Gosefor
Canna
Sia
Witragoney Abertson
Sod Bandesoen
Marinsarsant of Agp
Petal Saital
Madhes
Powes Bay Petro
Rai
Ekampiornie
Teas
Aloes
Atterndan
F. H. Ayres
Horace Rice
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