SPORTS AND GAMES
AMERICA CUP. (Australian Press Assn.) (By Cable—Press Assn.—Copyright.) RUGBY, August 27. Sir Thomas Lipton, the veteran yachtsman, and founder of the firm which bears his name, left London today. for America to make final arrangements for his fifth attempt to win back for his country the America Cup trophy, for which he has been competing since 1899 without success. BILLIARDS. MELBOURNE," August 30. McConachy, playing excellent all round billiards, increased his lead over Smith, who is feeling the strain of many weeks’ play. Scores: McConachy 8,051 (best break being 344), Smith 5,449 (best break 318). TENNIS NEW YORK, August 28. At Brookline in the mixed doubles, Betty Nuthall and George Lott defeated Miss Palfrey (Boston) and Avory (England) 6/1, 6/3. Bell and White entered thb finals, defeating Coen and Coggeshall 7/5, 3/6, 6/3, 6/1.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 30 August 1929, Page 9
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