Tennis a Day of Surprises. Anderson Again Beaten. Willard Defeats Schlesinger
ADELAIDE, Saturday. The tour nament for the Australasian championship, now being played here, has proved to be one of surprises. This…
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The Turf Newcastle Races Robert Gee in Form Newcastle
The jockey club's races this afternoon resulted as follows:—FLYING WELTER HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Weanbah 1, Objected 2, Lady…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Canterbury Races Dead Heat in Welter Westerlys' Handicap Woodville Wins the Flying Sydney
Canterbury Park races were held to-day in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. Details:—PARK STAKES, 1 mile 75 yards…
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The Australian professional championship athletic meeting was held to-day. The 75 yards championship was won by J. Banner (N.S.W.), by a foot from T…
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The next meeting of the Murwillumbah Racing Club is listed for next Saturday week, February 13, and owners of unregistered horses should nominate…
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The Casino carnival has been postponed indefinitely, owing to inability to make suitable arrangements for lighting. The Mayor and the electrical engineers have been invited…
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The feature of the Foundation Day meeting held to-day was the failure of Lemina to run into a place in the Monreith Stakes. The race resulted:—St. Speed 1, Some…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →BOXING (Australian Press Association) ROME
In a match at Milan for the light-heavyweight championship of Europe, Bevos, of Belgum, outpointed Bruno Frattini, of Italy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Adelaide Racing. a Win for St. Speed
ADELAIDE, Monday.--A feature of the Foundation Meeting held to-day was the failure of Lomina to run into a place in the Monreith Stakes. The race…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hawkes Is Champion Australian Tennis Willard Beaten in Final Adelaide
In the men's singles Championship of Australia to-day J. B. Hawkes (Vic.) beat, J. Willard (N.S.W.) in the final, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Swimming Pekth
In the 220 yards free style swimming championship of Australia at the Claremont baths last night, the result was:—Grier (Queensland) 1, E. W. Woods (West…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming Carnival Postponed
After making special arrangements to hold a monster swimming carnival, to commence on Thursday next, the Casino Swimming Club has had its…
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A meeting of the Soldiers' Club was held last evening to receive a report from the sub-committee regarding the memorial baths. Mr. A. McKie presided, and there were…
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LONDON, Monday.--Helen Wills, the American tennis star, won the ladies' singles at the Gallia Club tournament at Cannes, defeating Mlle. Coutoslavos,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tennis. Americans for Australia
The New York Times," in a sports leader, says: "Considering the loyalty with which Australia has supported the Davis Cup matches by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tennis South Arm Competition
During the past three months, the work of the South Arm Lawn Tennis Association has been progressing satisfactorily. The following competition…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowls. Brisbane Team's Visit. Championship Games. '
At the usual monthly meeting of the Casino Bowling Club, held last night, mattors were, pushed ahead to prepare for the Easter carnival…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tennis Miss Wills Again (Reuter) CANNES
In the final of the women's singles at the Cannes tournament, Miss Helen Wills, the American champion, defeated Mlle. Contostavlos, of Greece, 6-3, 6-2…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cricket. Kellbway "Crucified." Mat Ellis' Outspokenness.blunder in Selections
In a letter to C.E. Kelleway, Mr. Mat Ellis, one of the Victorian selectors, said:" Accept my sincere sympathy in your cricket. Never…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →COOLANGATTA Annual Meeting of Progress Association. Publicity Scheme and Golf Links Discussed
The annual meeting of the Coolangatta Progress Association was held on Monday night, Mr. Thos. Jensen, vice-president, occupied the chair and…
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