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  2. SKELETON DANGLES AT SCENE OF TITLE FIGHT

    JIM BELCHER met Andrew Gamble for the championship of England at Wimbledon Common, where Gamble had defeated James. Within sight of the ring was the hanged skeleton of a famous highwayman whose bare bones swang to the swaying of the winds. Such was the setting for one of the most important contests of old English boxing. This and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,291 words
  3. ANOTHER WIN FOR HENNEBERRY

    THOUGH Fred Henneberry won by the k.o. method against At Bourte at Sydney Stadium on Saturday evening it cannot be said that the young River[?] ...

    Article : 469 words
  4. DOUBLE MYSTERY UNFOLDED

    THE mystery connected with big Carnera the Italian behemoth, was cleared away in his battle with Sharkey. The answer can be found in these few ...

    Article : 296 words
  5. The "Whisker" Hit

    YEARS ago it was the fashion to cultivate mutton-chop whiskers; so named because in shape they resembled the succulent portion of ...

    Article : 111 words
  6. Lost His Sight

    BELCHER was but 22 when he was forced to retire from the championship. On June 24. 1803 while playing tennis he had the ...

    Article : 84 words
  7. SWAYED TO SUCCESS

    AS in his match a week earlier. Taffy Jones (8.3) owned his success over ten rounds against Bullant Sims (8.6) at Fitzroy on Friday, to his ability to ...

    Article : 165 words
  8. Roberts Back to Form

    LEGALISING of betting at the tin hares in Sydney may result in the transfer of the big contests at Sydney Stadium from Saturday to Monday nights, which, during ...

    Article : 493 words
  9. For Lightweight Title

    THE main attraction at Fitzroy on Friday will be a 15-rounder between Ron Negus and Jackie Cross for the state lightweight title, for which Bert ...

    Article : 158 words
  10. AT THE TRAPS

    FOR trap-shooting on Saturday, favorable weather was conducive to good performances. At the Melbourne club’s shoot at Tottenham, V. Jarrett was in ...

    Article : 228 words
  11. FOR AUSTRALIAN TITLES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 132 words
  12. METHODS OF HANDICAPPING IN GOLF

    WHEN an individual becomes an official entity in organised golf, he is allocated a handicap. His "mark" indicates his relative ability in play, and he may then compete with his fellows in the regular handicap events. He may also engage in single combat "on. his mark," against any other golfer who may be willing to play with him in a private match. ...

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  13. LINKS GOSSIP

    Greens are now well turfed and being cut. and fairways are growing solidly are completely defined for the new East course of the Royal Melbourne G.C. ...

    Article : 564 words
  14. PERSONAL PARS

    FORMER famous international batsman, Vernon Ransford, is now a confirmed golfer. He is one of the keenest players at Kingston Heath. In a ...

    Article : 439 words
  15. RYAN'S SUCCESS

    IN several bouts ex-Queenslander Jimmy Ryan has shown plenty of fight without being able to claim 'success. At an advantage of 5lb. he gained ...

    Article : 159 words
  16. Golf Gossip

    YOUNG Alex Rae, who has been a Yarra Yarra for a couple of success is co[?]ently fighting well in [?] from a back mark at Bentleigh with [?] ...

    Article : 325 words
  17. Gave Weight and Won

    A GOOD performance by Frank O'Connor (7.13) brought him victory over eight rounds against Kid La Bell (8.5), of Sydney, at Fitzroy. ...

    Article : 60 words
  18. Sharman Troupe Resting

    AFTER e strenuous tour extending over 11 months in many parts of Australia the Sherman troupe are now in town waiting for this state’s big ...

    Article : 73 words
  19. Advertising

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    Advertising : 40 words
  20. SPOUTING GLOBE SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
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