Anderson Triumphs In Davis Cup Clash With France
Anderson defeated Lacoste in straight sets to give Australia a lead in the Davis Cup final against France. The match drew 3,000 spectators as Hawkes praised Anderson's backhand and tactical play while Lacoste struggled with service and forehand consistency.
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France
Hawkes
Brugnon
Australia
William
Iralia
Pracce
Anderson
Anderon
Sttal
Sabick
Promising Form in Metropolitan Lawn Tennis Topicals
Horace Rice overcomes injury to beat Keith Poulton in a close round of lawn tennis. The match features a shifting pace with Poulton taking an early lead before Rice rallies. The commentary notes Rice’s slow drops and Poulton’s aggressive drives amid a variable Surrey court setting.
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Neek
Poulton
Kent
Hice Cat
Agaliy
Boulton
Fate
Annual Athletic Carnival and Gatherings At North Byrd
A lengthy note details the annual athletic carnivals at North Byrd and nearby colleges, with outlines of events, key organizers, and expected attendees. It mentions Sydney Grammar and Newington, names officers and patrons, and notes the Saturday program including races and related ceremonies. The report records preparations for events at Wells Ground and Chatawdod and references postponements due to forecasted poor weather.
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J. Carrington
Pu Aydney Grammar
Newington
Wells Mare
Rushcuttars
Rena Sakin
Viola
Fionare
Macdonald
Ingaen
Lance Racen
Amin
Catthal
Seale
Pouron
Sir PA
Sonningar
Éanta
D. O'Connor
Mla
Toeienitton
Fereas
J. Mahe Taney
Binh
Sullivan's Channel Swim Meant To Be Only A Trial
Henry Sullivan completed a Dover to Calais crossing after seven attempts, swimming about 48 miles with the actual distance nearer 33 miles, ultimately aided by favorable tides. He endured 27 days with heavy currents and praised perseverance as crowds celebrated at Dover harbor.
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Sullivan
Henry Sullivan
Dover
Calais
Stiles Droubiyo
Caid Sullivan
Sullivans
Segrenix
Sule
Untold Struggles at Calais Amid Storms and Tides
An account recalls a dramatic attempt at Calais and Dover, detailing tides that carried a man ashore and tests of endurance. The narrative notes a champion’s defiant stance, a planned two year plant in France, and a dramatic turn as conditions favored a bold crossing with a large prize controversially awarded.
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Calais
Maid of Orleans
Firpo's draw with Firpo a point of mockery and money
A 1922 boxing year in review notes public reaction to the high payout and American interest in the Firpo bouts. The piece argues fans chase spectacle and dollars, with debate over value and misgivings about the sport and its promoters.
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Firpo
Lowell
Jean
Elle
American sports items from a chaotic report
A garbled set of sports notes mentions Greb and Wilson and a potential match on October 6. It references jockeys, track events, and a Velodrama indoor meet with Cec il Walker and Urey winning the 100. It also notes Ty Cobb and a Queen’s University contest amid a broader, unclear lineup of scores and participants.
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Lule Firpo
Ecey Gresmack
Tasmanian Golf Championships Report From Pymble and Hobart
Auld Reekie covers Tasmanian golf events with notes on Pymble and Daceyville courses. The piece discusses council issues, course development, and the state championship results including the women’s foursomes won by Miss Land and G Barclay of Hobart, with Mrs Harrison and Mina Male Miner as runners up. It also mentions Auckland and New Zealand champs and local club activities at Rosebery and Moore Park with several fivesomes and individual scores.
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Daceyville
Auld Reekie
Yammimiall
Arclun
Tom
Mise Land
G. Barclay
Hobart
Harrison
Mina
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Kell
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Berg
Dy Smith
Miro
uBy
Hurt
Stuart
Mrs. Stuart
Concord
W. Firth
Hi Br Afla
Tew
J. Swan
B. Log
Ind ‘Beck
Bice
Ima
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