In the third round of the singles championship at Wimbledon to-day, Norman Brookes beat the Singalese player, Rutnam, 6-2, 6-2, 2-6, 6-1.—Reuter. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 26 Jun 1924, Page 9
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